Adult Programs Offer Interest, Fun and Skill Building Opportunities

This week, beginning Tuesday, the Brighton District Library will offer four programs geared toward adults. Finding Military Records for Genealogy Research with Mark Mullinax, Genealogy and Local History Librarian is for both the beginning and intermediate genealogist. A Jane Austen Tea hosted by Barbs’ TEA Shop in Troy, Michigan is in conjunction with the Library’s Livingston Reads programming. On Wednesday and Friday, brush up on your computer skills or learn about LinkedIn, the largest social media site dedicated solely to professional networking. These free programs and classes are open the public. For a complete listing of the Brighton District Library’s programs and classes visit our website at brightonlibrary.info. or call 810-229-6571 ext. 227.

Finding Military Records for Genealogy Research - 3/26, 7:00 -8:30pm
Military records, especially military pension records, can be an excellent place to find genealogical information. Through them, you can often find information such as a birthplace, age at enlistment, occupation, and names of immediate family members. Finding those records can be a challenge for even the most skilled researcher.

Join Mark Mullinax, Genealogy and Local History Librarian at Brighton District Library, as he explains the different types of military records, what information those records contain, where military records can be found, and more. The program is directed at both beginning and intermediate genealogists. Register by calling 810-229-6571 ext.227.

A Jane Austen Tea -3/27, 7:00 - 8:00pm
Hosted by Barb Gulley of Barb’s TEA Shop in Troy. Enjoy some tea (feel free to bring your favorite china cup) as Gulley discusses the historical significance of tea and other Regency period influences in Austen’s life and literature. She’ll share how Austen procured her tea, what type of teas were available, how she prepared it, and the social customs surrounding her life and those of her characters. Registration can be done at the reference desk or by calling 810-229-6571 ext.227. This program is part of the 2013 Livingston Reads series of events which is sponsored by the Friends of the Brighton District Library.

Open Computer Lab -3/27, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Learn general computer skills at your own pace or come in with your specific computer problems. No registration required!

Introduction to LinkedIn - 3/29, 10:00am - Noon
LinkedIn is the largest social media site dedicated solely to professional networking. Come learn about the basics of using LinkedIn. We'll also talk about different strategies you can use to create an effective LinkedIn profile, add new contacts, join groups, and search for jobs. Registration is required. Call 810-229-6571 ext.210.