La Crosse Public Library Archives

Digging into the Past - The LPL Archives Celebrates 40 Years of Service

Almost 100 years after the La Crosse Public Library opened its doors in November 1888, the Archives and Local History program began to serve the public in December of 1980.
(written by Anita Taylor Doering, Archives Staff) The original Archives reading room, 1988 Almost 100 years after the La Crosse Public Library opened its doors i… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/digging-into-the-past-the-lpl-archives-celebrates-40-years-of-service/

11 La Crosse History & Genealogy Resources You Can Use from Home

Here is a guide to using our website to access digitized materials, subscription databases, and other free resources.
(written by Jenny DeRocher, Archives staff) Sad the Archives Department is closed? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Here is a guide to using our website to access digitized m… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/11-la-crosse-history-and-genealogy-resources-you-can-use-from-home/

Spring 2020 Genealogy on the Internet classes

Looking for information about your family history?
(written by Megan, Archives staff) Looking for information about your family history? Archives staff is teaching computer classes in March. See below for details, and please … https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/spring-2020-genealogy-on-the-internet-classes/

LPL Archives' Hidden Treasures

Even regular patrons of the La Crosse Public Library at 800 Main Street can be uncertain of what the Archives area on the second floor is all about.
(Video produced by Carla Swerman, Anita Taylor Doering, and Scott Brouwer, Archives staff; blog written by Swerman) Even regular patrons of the La Crosse Public Library at 800 … https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/lpl-archives-hidden-treasures/

Fall 2018 Genealogy on the Internet classes

Looking for information about your family history?
(written by Megan, Archives staff) Looking for information about your family history? Archives staff is celebrating Archives month by teaching computer classes in October. See … https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/fall-2018-genealogy-on-the-internet-classes/

Genealogy on the Internet classes 2018

Join us for two new genealogy classes this month.
(written by Anita Taylor Doering, Archives manager) Join us for two new genealogy classes this month. To register, call the Reference Desk at 608-789-7122 to reserve a spac… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/genealogy-on-the-internet-classes-2018/

Looking Back ('17) - Looking Ahead ('18)

A look back at the stories we told in 2017, and a look ahead at the programs planned for 2018.
(written by Scott Brouwer, Archives staff) Archives staff put together alot of great blog posts in 2017, so before looking ahead to the 2018 program schedule, please take a mom… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/looking-back-looking-ahead/

Genealogy on the Internet Classes

The Archives Department is again presenting genealogy computer classes in the Main Library computer lab.
(written by Megan, Archives staff) Come one, come all. The Archives Department is again presenting computer classes in the Main Library computer lab. One session will be on … https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/genealogy-on-the-internet-classes1/

Genealogy on the Internet classes

Join us for upcoming classes offering an introduction to finding genealogy information online.
(written by Megan, Archives staff) Do you want to learn better searching of genealogy resources online? In cooperation with Reference, Archives staff will be presenting a tw… https://archives.lacrosselibrary.org/blog/genealogy-on-the-internet-classes/

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