Saturday, August 16,10:30 am-11:45 am Clayton Carriage House Meeting Room
Learn about the vast resources and how to efficiently utilize genealogical research materials housed at the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research. No reservations needed, meet at the Information Desk in the library. Adults/Teens.
FamGen Day: Make it a Family Affair and Bring the Kids!
Saturday, August 30,10:30 am-11:30 am Clayton Carriage House
A variety of engaging and kid-friendly topics will be discussed, which will include the following; storytelling, interviewing, video making, family group sheet scrapbooking, and picture pedigree charts. Expect hands on instruction and active demonstration. All ages welcome with adult supervision! Reservations required, please call 832-393-2600.
Special Announcement: Volunteer Opportunities at Clayton Library!
Please join us for the following volunteer training sessions in August:
Monday, August 11, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Clayton House Welcome Desk training session Learn about the historic home of businessman/statesman William Lockhart Clayton, and join the team of volunteers that help keep its history and collections open to the public.
Monday, August 25, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Clayton Library Shelving training session Learn about the unique shelving arrangement of the Clayton Library, and join the team of volunteers that help return books to their proper place on the shelf and keeps the stacks in order.
Please contact Clayton Library Volunteer Coordinator Steven Bychowski (steven.bychowski@houstontx.gov) to sign up for one of these training sessions. Please note that Clayton Library is closed to the public on Mondays, so be sure to RSVP in advance if you plan to attend. For more information on Clayton Library volunteer opportunities, please visit the Clayton Library Friends website (www.claytonlibraryfriends.org) and click the “Volunteer” tab.
Additional Information about Clayton Library
Hours of operation: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
To search the Houston Public Library catalog for Clayton’s materials, choose the "Advanced Search" option here: https://halan.sdp.sirsi.net/client/hou, then limit your search by library to Clayton Library Center for Genealogical research.
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