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Based on this year’s Summer Reading theme, A Universe of Stories, please join Dan Dieter at the Columbia Center Auditorium for a replay of the Long Now Seminar ‘Prospects for Humanity’ by Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal.  

The original video is part of the Seminars About Long-term Thinking (SALT) series and was originally aired in January 2019.  Martin Rees will talk about technology, artificial intelligence, and climate science with prognostications about the future of mankind.  Runtime is about an hour and a half.

Astronomy talk followed by moon/Saturn/night sky viewing on the St. Helens waterfront.

Monday August 5, 730-1015pm City Council Chambers-Waterfront

Oral histories: What are they?  How do I get started?

Have you inherited some family tree information but need to know where to start or where to find “the harder stuff?” While each session's topic is unique they all begin with Q&A time so bring those questions and get to know your fellow genial genealogists!

JULY'S THEME:

SUMMER

We each read a book of our choosing that follows a theme; for this gathering it is Summer!

Select any work that touches you: fiction, autobiography, biography, or another form of nonfiction. During an informal discussion we'll all share our thoughts and book/author recommendations. 

Light snacks and beverages will be available.  Ask for the book club collection at the circulation desk if you need suggestions. 

However you are not limited to these selections, so get creative!

Ukulele Extra Hour - Instruction in Ukulele Topics

Noon--1pm

In addition to the weekly sing and play sessions, once each month the ukulele group has an extra hour of instruction and coaching to extend your musical skills on the ukulele.

This month's topic is More on ukulele music concepts - scales, strings and how to find notes.

In May of 2019, we had a program on DNA from a well-known and very capable genetic genealogist. But many folks came away overwhelmed by the terminology and concepts. So let's try again, this time by someone who is not much more comfortable with the terminology than you are but who has spent some time slowly getting up to speed on using DNA to make new discoveries. We will stop whenever necessary to answer questions.

Please note: this program is intended for those without science backgrounds.

Columbia Center Auditorium, 375 S. 18th, St. Helens, OR 97051

Subject Surprise...we've had a scheduling conflict so our scheduled speaker is unavailable.  Sorry.  We are sifting through our options and are planning a surprise, aka when we know it we'll post it. :)

Have you inherited some family tree information but need to know where to start or where to find “the harder stuff?” While each session's topic is unique they all begin with Q&A time so bring those questions and get to know your fellow genial genealogists!

Evaluating evidence

Presenter: to be announced.

Further information posted as it becomes available.

Have you inherited some family tree information but need to know where to start or where to find “the harder stuff?” While each session's topic is unique they all begin with Q&A time so bring those questions and get to know your fellow genial genealogists!

Cemeteries, graves, and their residents. 

Presenter: Brandon Sundeen

Further information posted as it becomes available.

Have you inherited some family tree information but need to know where to start or where to find “the harder stuff?” While each session's topic is unique they all begin with Q&A time so bring those questions and get to know your fellow genial genealogists!

Bridges to the Past Conference

Conference: 9am--5pm

Please preregister.  See Bridges to the Past Conference page.