Fresh Ideas Sprout at Simsbury Free Library's March Events

As warm Spring winds chase away the winter chill, it’s the ideal time to refresh your routine with new activities. The Simsbury Free Library offers monthly events that can cultivate or grow an interest in history, reading, genealogy and more.

The popular Drop In Genealogy and the monthly Drop In Book Club return to the event calendar. Genealogist Alison Watson Maston will use her 40+ years of experience as a genealogist to help you research family history using records at the Simsbury Free Library. The monthly book discussion, taking place on March 12th, will feature , and is open to all interested members.

Magnificent March events include:

Saturday, March 9th and 23rd: Drop In Genealogy (10:00a – 2:00p)
· Researching your family tree and don't know where else to look to find missing ancestors? Bring any information you have and let genealogist Alison Watson Maston help. Alison has over 40 years of experience. She specializes in researching vital records, land records, immigration and naturalization records as well as probate records. She has particular expertise in New England, New York City and Ireland. Free for members; $5 for non-members. To make a reservation or for more information, call (860) 408-1336 or email programs@simsburyfreelibrary.org.

Tuesday, March 12th: Drop In Book Club: A Woman in Business: The Life of Beatrice Fox Auerbach (11:15a)

• New members in search of great book discussions and even better company are always welcome at the SFL’s Drop In Book Club. Readers are welcome any time they are interested in the SFL’s monthly book. This month’s book, A Woman in Business: The Life of Beatrice Fox Auerbach by Virginia Hale, tells the story of a self-effacing, diminutive woman from a retailing family who became the chief executive of the largest privately owned department store in the country. Her accomplishments were all the greater because she was a woman in a man's world (from Amazon.com). For more information, call 860-408-1336 or email programs@simsburyfreelibrary.org.

About Simsbury Free Library

The Simsbury Free Library (the Simsbury Genealogical and Historical Research Library), located at 749 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury, promotes interest in genealogy and history by providing access to research material and expertise, artifacts, and educational and cultural programs, to help visitors develop the skills required to create family trees, search local histories, look up census records, explore vital records, etc.

The Simsbury Free Library – the Gracious Yellow Lady – is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. as well as by appointment. To RSVP or for more information, visit www.simsburyfreelibrary.org or call (860) 408-1336.