Summer hours
The library will be closed Saturdays and Sundays in August through Labor Day weekend. The library’s weekday hours are unchanged. Regular weekend hours will resume Sept. 6.
No events are listed for this week. Registration is open for next week’s genealogy presentation.
How to use Ancestry.com
Friday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m., genealogist Toni McKeen will speak on how to use Ancestry.com in your family research. This program is a part of the “Unearth Your Roots” Janet Mann genealogy summer series.
McKeen will show you how to research your family history efficiently and successfully using the popular Ancestry.com website. She will share helpful tips for finding elusive relatives, knowing which parameters to use and avoiding common mistakes. Also included are often overlooked options and the newest features that have just been added.
This program is sponsored by the Janet Mann Gift Fund. Refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Call 203-262-0626, ext. 130, to register for this free program. Refreshments will be provided compliments of the Friends of the Library.
For more information, call 203-262-0626 or visit www.southburylibrary.org. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury.
