Thanks to very generous donations, six of OFL's local and regional books of maps have undergone preservation services, including plat books of Monroe County from 1902 and 1924. The pages of each book were treated, encased in a clear envelope for protection, and bound together again. Patrons are now able to use the books frequently without damaging the pages inside.

These maps will be on display at the Scrapbook Preservation Party, and they are always available for use in the library during our open hours. Please come and take a look! OFL is so lucky to be part of a community that supports the preservation of historical materials.

If any of your family members were living in America 150 years ago, chances are good that at least one of them participated in the Civil War. Post's small but thorough guide has information to help you start your research.

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Genealogist Laura Best offers layout suggestions, recommends products, and gives practical advice on organizing materials. If you're interested in this item, you might also want to attend our Scrapbook Preservation Party on July 25 at 6:30 PM. Visit the GLH Programs page for more information.

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A donation from one of our treasured volunteers!

This book is for use in the library only.

Thanks to everyone who attended OFL's "March: Into Your Past" events! As promised, links and information brought up at "The OFL Connection" program with Bob Coomber are provided below.

SOUNDEX CODE
To clear up the confusion, Soundex is just a code based on the SOUND of a surname, rather than the spelling. Using the Soundex system, Bower (B600 in Soundex code) will be filed with Bauer (also B600). See? It's helpful, not scary! For a more thorough description, examples, and a converter, visit ProGenealogists' Soundex Code page (by Ancestry.com, but FREE). If you want to convert a name yourself, check out the rules on the National Archives' Soundex System page.

FAMILYSEARCH.ORG
FamilySearch.org provides free access to genealogy records and resources. You don't need to sign up or purchase a membership to search this site.

FAMILY HISTORY CENTERS
Family History Centers are branch facilities of the Latter-Day Saints Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Everyone is welcome to use resources available at the centers. For more information, visit the Family History Centers page on the FamilySearch site. There are three centers in Monroe County:

Brockport
4088 Lake Rd
Brockport, New York 14420
Phone: 585-637-2030
Hours*: Tuesday 9am-3pm; Wednesday 7pm-9pm; Thursday 7pm-9pm; Friday 10am-2pm; Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm

Rochester
1400 Westfall Rd
Brighton, New York 14620
Phone: 585-271-5040
Hours*: Tuesday 9am-3pm, 7pm-9:30pm; Wednesday 7pm-9:30pm; Thursday 9am-3pm; Friday 9am-3pm; Saturday 9am-12pm

Palmyra
460 Kreag Rd
Pittsford, New York 14534
Phone: 585-248-9930
Hours: T-Th 9am-1pm & 6:30pm-9pm; Sat 9:30am-1pm

*Verified by phone on 4/1/2011