Thursday, October 23, 2008 - Morningside Hosts November Geneaology Series

Local historian and genealogist Patti Kirk will continue her Genealogy History Series at the Morningside Branch Library on Wednesday, Nov. 5 with a class and lecture. The genealogy class takes place from 10 - 11:30 a.m., followed by the lecture series from 1:30 - 3 p.m. A second genealogy class will be offered on Monday, Nov. 24 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

The topic for November's lecture will be ''Eleanor, the Wife and Mother to America!,'' featuring the impact that Eleanor Roosevelt had on America's history.

A historian, genealogist, lecturer, teacher and syndicated columnist of genealogical studies, Kirk is the creator of the Family History Genealogical Research Group covering Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Brevard counties. The group offers history lectures to the public as well as genealogy classes. For details, call Patti Kirk at (772) 567-7463, e-mail: ckirkfirst@comcast.net.

For more information about Morningside Library events call MaryBeth at (772) 337-5632. The Morningside Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 2410 Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie.