Reminisce

Learn the basics of researching your family's history through the collections of the Library of Michigan. Explore the extensive material that can help you uncover your Michigan roots. Discover online resources available with a Library of Michigan Library Card and enhance your search strategies for navigating both print and digital records. 

• June 25:  “From Broadway & Hollywood with Love”, presented by Gemini.  Come hear — and sing along with! — well-loved songs from the Broadway musicals, Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, The Music Man, West Side Story and more; songs such as “Edelweiss,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Getting to Know You,” “Try to Remember.” Add in Hollywood movie-musical songs such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Blue Skies,” and “I Got Rhythm.” Top 'em off with a generous helping of classic American folk songs, all performed with two beautiful voices and a stage full of instruments, and “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” (afternoon) it will be! 

• July 23: Join CADL Librarian Lauren Clarke to relax and imagine yourself on a beautiful beach by making a simple painting on 8" x 10" canvas board with supplies and instruction provided by the library. 

• Aug. 27: Researching the History of Your Home, presented by CADL Local History Librarian Heidi Butler. Ever wonder about the history of your home or neighborhood? CADL Local History contains many collections and resources that can help you find out more. Learn about our grant project that is going to make even more of this material available for research soon too!