Moonee Valley Family & Local History Blog

There's still a few spots left for our "What's it worth?" valuation event, coming up this Saturday. Do you have a family heirloom? Ever wondered what it's worth? Have your old treasures valued by a professional with over 30 years experience. No watches, gold or jewellery. This session will be happening at Sam Merrifield Library on Saturday 22nd July, from 10am-12pm. A non-refundable fee of $5 per item (maximum of 2 items per person) can be paid online or in cash at any branch at the time of the booking. Bookings necessary - book online here .

National Family History Month is back for 2016! Happening in August, this national event aims to highlight and promote family history research. Along with getting research tips on how to find that long lost uncle, learn how to better tell your family story and present your findings to the world. To find events near you visit:  http://familyhistorymonth.org.au/ For those who live close to Moonee Valley, visit our Eventbrite page here .

So you’ve done your family history research. How do you now present the results?  Hazel Edwards is a writer who also teaches others how to write.   In this presentation she shares her skills in shaping stories. She will also outline strategies for interviewing relatives, shaping anecdotes, not just listing dates, structuring and publishing. She will also look at a variety of formats such as e-stories, photographic and audio stories. This is a great opportunity to learn how to leave a lasting legacy for a younger generation. For bookings click here When: Monday, 24 August 2015 from 7:00 PM Where: Sam Merrifield Library, 762 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039

Old and valuable photographs, letters and other objects fade and crumble over time. Find out how you can minimise this.  Debra Parry has gained extensive experience in preservation and conservation through her work at the National Archives of Australia, Heritage Victoria and the National Museum of Cambodia. In this presentation Debra will explain how materials deteriorate and how to minimise deterioration through appropriate storage handling and display. When: Tuesday 18 August, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Where: Flemington Library, 313 Racecourse Rd Flemington, VIC 3031 Book here

The State Library of Victoria's Family History Feast is back for another year. Celebrating it's 12th year, this free event offers great information for family historians. The theme for this year will be World War 1. With a wide range of speakers from the State Library, the Public Records Office of Victoria, the National Archives of Australia as well as lectures from historians, this look's to be a great day. Follow the link below to find out more. Bookings are essential and will sell out soon so don't miss this opportunity. SLV Family History Feast 2015

Don't forget that tomorrow we have a big afternoon of family history planned at Sam Merrifield Library. It begins with a presentation on researching Scottish Family History from 2-3pm, and will continue with the launch of our new Family History Group from 3-5pm. Find out more and book your places by calling us on 8325 1950 or online at: mooneevalleylibraries.eventbrite.com.au Hope to see you there, Julia

We're starting a Family History Group based at Sam Merrifield Library in Moonee Ponds. Come along for a family history themed afternoon, including the first meeting of the new group, on Tuesday 12th August. Plus, there will also be a session on Researching Scottish Family History running from 2-3pm, so you can make it a whole afternoon of family history. These events are both free, but bookings are necessary. Call 8325 1950 or book online at: mooneevalleylibraries.eventbrite.com.au

This event is coming up at Moonee Valley Libraries. Discover Your Scottish Family History There are a myriad of resources for those tracing their Scottish Ancestry. John Blackwood, Scottish Ancestry Group Convenor from the Genealogical Society of Victoria will talk about how to begin researching your Scottish family roots and outlines available resources. Niddrie Library Thursday 16 August, 2pm Free, but bookings necessary. Call 8325 1925