Suzann Holland will share with us how to use the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and how to access them for free through the library website. In the 19th century, specialized maps were originally prepared for the exclusive use of fire insurance companies and underwriters. Those companies needed accurate, current and detailed information about the properties they were insuring. […]
Paul Vassalotti, Wisconsin Cheesemaking Historian, will be presenting the cheesemaking history and cheese factories of the area. He will also be sharing his biographical work on several of the area cheesemakers. Paul Vassalotti is referred to as the "Wisconsin Cheesemaking Historian". He currently has done research on several Wisconsin counties which has given him a […]
Have you been considering a subscription to Ancestry.com but have questions about it? Or you have a subscription but want to be more effective at using everything that is available to you. This is your opportunity to learn more about Ancestry.com. Ginny Gerber will present an overview of Ancestry and answer specific questions you may have.
The program is "German-language materials in America - Resources for Genealogists at the Max Kade Institute" presented by Antje Petty. Antje Petty is the Associate Director of the Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where her research focuses on the experiences of German-speaking immigrants and their descendants. She shares the resources […]
The Milwaukee Public Library was designated in 1981 as the official repository of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad, fondly known as the Milwaukee Road. The Milwaukee Road Archives beckons all those fascinated by the history of railroads and the indelible mark left by the Milwaukee Road. Whether you're a researcher, historian or […]
The Monroe Public Library is excited to host a Badger Talk by University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Michael W. Wagner. Professor Wagner will present Media Bias and U.S. Politics. This talk describes research into media bias and the biased nature that individuals display when they process mediated messages. In a time of increased political polarity, exploring […]
See the Courthaus Quilters in action - stop in any time between 10 am - 2 pm on the 2nd floor at the Monroe Public Library.
