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Genealogy Databases, Websites and More!

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Make your family tree come alive with help from a genealogy expert. The Amelia Branch Library is excited and proud to have Cynthia Whitt-Covalcine of the Clermont County Genealogical Society at our library to present “Next Steps” for the Intermediate Genealogist on Saturday, October 8th at 10am. Cynthia will be discussing genealogy databases, websites and more. This presentation will help you take the next steps in tracking your family history. If you participated in our previous programs on genealogy this is a must attend event. No registration is required but if you are planning on attending we would like to know. You can call us at the Amelia Branch Library or just stop by the library and sign up. Hope to see you there.

Writing Prompts and Story for September 29

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Williamsburg Creative Writing Group

Prompts for the week of September 29th, 2011

 Prompt

In honor of the fall season, create a short story about fall. Practice writing in first person. Pick a topic or create your own.

Fall leaves, collecting them, admiring them, painting them, etc.

Fall trip, to see the leaves in the mountains, the New England stages, or just a trip that is taken in the fall season because of the weather and has nothing to do with the leaves, etc.

What it feels like, smells like, reminds you of, takes you to, makes you feel, etc.

Remember to take us with you

Five Words:

Create a short story using these five words:

Pumpkin, bowl, gym shoes, cast, cat fish

 HAVE FUN!

 Short Story by Bunnie Bolender:

 Out of This World

He came down in a beam of light. At first I could not tell there was even someone there,

The light was so bright. There was this golden shimmering light that woke me from my sleep.

 

And then I heard his voice. It was magnificent, deep, resonant. It touched a chord in my

Heart, in my very soul. The sound of it was so persuasive. He spoke my name.

 

Then when my eyes became accustomed to the brilliance of his illumination, I saw him.

He was beautiful beyond all comprehension. He was tall, beautiful brown hair,

Unblemished complexion, smooth, tanned skin, dressed in flowing robes. I was totally in

Awe of him I was in his power.

 

He asked nothing o me but that I believe.

 

I believe.

Beadwork is Art

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Beadwork is one of those fun creative outlets for someone who wants to wear their art. I’ve been beading for the past ten years and I still love it.

I checked out my first book at the Owensville Branch library. I found all the information I needed to get started. I learned what a “jump ring” was and the difference between an “eye pin” and a “head pin”. There are beginner books and advanced titles, visit the catalog to look at the beading books available.

If you still are a little unsure on how to begin, signup for the Beaded Necklace Design class at the Owensville Branch Library at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 10.  When you signup you will get a list of supplies you need to bring to class. I hope to see you there!

Writing Prompts for August 25

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Prompt

Let’s continue to explore different genres. Venture again this week, where  you haven’t gone before. Remember to take us with you!!!

 Let your creativity flow with a person

 Create a satire, or something else humorous

 Perhaps a personal essay or the beginnings of a memoir

 Five Words

Create a short story using these five words:

Stripes, grammar, gem stones, painter, donkey

HAVE FUN!


Meet the Author: Jinny Powers Berten

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littsieJoin us at the Milford-Miami Township Branch on Tuesday, August 23 at 6:00PM to meet award winning local author Jinny Powers Berten.  A volunteer at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, her books include Littsie of Cincinnati and Littsie and the Underground Railroad.  Ms. Berten will speak about Cincinnati’s role in the Underground Railroad and how the Underground Railroad shaped Cincinnati.  According to Vanessa Seeger, Youth Services Librarian, “This will be a great opportunity to meet a local author who’s incorporated extensive local history research into her stories.”  While the Littsie books are targeted for readers aged 8-12, this event is for everyone.  It’s an excellent opportunity for homeschoolers, adults who like to read along with the children in their lives, and anyone interested in local history.

Writing Prompts for August 11, 2011

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WM Creative Writing prompts for the week of Aug. 11, 2011:

 Begin and/or end your story with the following:

Well, for the love of Pete,

Zip, zip, zip, that’s how it went

What was your reaction when you heard

And the tomatoes are doing fine

 

Five words:

Create a short story using these five words:

Sticks, clay, hair spray, spoon rest, diamond ring

 HAVE FUN!