WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC October 2009 The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History (RELIC), Prince William Public Library System, Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109. 703-792-4540 Email: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . To read the latest lists of new materials available in RELIC click on http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/new_acquisitions.htm . RELIC PROGRAMS Here are our latest offerings. Funding for RELIC programs is provided by the Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries. Sign language interpretation is available for Prince William Public Library programs if requested at least three weeks in advance. To be notified of upcoming programs and new resources in RELIC, visit http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm and click on Subscribe to What's New in RELIC. All these programs will take place at the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA. You may register for any of these programs at 703-792-4540 or <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . For details see http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/relic_programs.htm October 8, 11 am - RELIC's Genealogical Roundtable October 27, 7 pm - RELIC's Genealogical Roundtable November 1, 2 pm - Teasing the Silent Woman from the Shadows of History, with Barbara Vines Little, CG. November 17, 7 pm - Genealogy 101, with Beverly Veness. ------------------------------- The Genealogy Doctor is In Schedule a private, 30-minute visit with RELIC's Don Wilson to discuss an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you. Please call 703-792-4540 for a free appointment. Here are upcoming scheduled times. Thursdays, October 15, November 5 and 19 - 10 am-noon. ---------------------------- Thursday, October 8, 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 7 p.m. RELIC's GENEALOGICAL ROUNDTABLE RELIC's Genealogical Roundtable returns, moderated by Don Wilson. It's a chance to discuss your family history challenges in a group environment and get tips for new approaches. You can attend either or both sessions: Thursday, October 8 at 11 a.m., and Tuesday, October 27, at 7 p.m., at Bull Run Regional Library's community room. Please call (703) 792-4540 or email [log in to unmask] to register for this free event. ---------------------------- Sunday, November 1, 2 p.m. TEASING THE SILENT WOMAN FROM THE SHADOWS OF HISTORY Presented by Barbara Vines Little, CG In historical and genealogical research the silent woman is often a truism; identifying her is usually difficult; discovering who she was is frequently considered impossible. Women rarely functioned in society in ways which generated records. Barbara Vines Little, CG, will present a talk "Teasing the Silent Woman from the Shadows of History," on Sunday, November 1, 2009, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Library. This lecture which is based upon an article published in the September 2000 National Genealogical Society Quarterly explores ways in which records generated by others can be used to provide windows into women's lives and help us discover what they and their lives were really like. Ms. Little is immediate past president of the National Genealogical Society, a former president and board member of the Virginia Genealogical Society, and is editor of the quarterly Magazine of Virginia Genealogy. She has lectured for the past twenty-five years at local, regional, state and national conferences on research methodology, Virginia and West Virginia resources and writing and publishing. Please call (703) 792-4540 or email [log in to unmask] to register for this free event. ----------------------------- Tuesday, November 17, 7 p.m. GENEALOGY 101 Presented by Beverly Veness This program will highlight the numerous free genealogical resources available at RELIC and will explore basic techniques for tracking ancestors. The hour-long program, conducted by Beverly Veness of the RELIC staff, is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Library. Please call (703) 792-4540 or email [log in to unmask] to register for this free program. --------------------- To be notified of upcoming programs and new resources in RELIC, visit http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic/whats_new_in_relic.htm Have a question about Prince William County history, places or families? Need guidance with your genealogical research? You may contact RELIC staff for help and advice at Ask RELIC <http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001840001757> or by calling us at 703-792-4540. # To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html