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Several New York libraries to offer free genealogy classes

The OWWL Library System (Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming and Livingston counties), located in Western New York, will present a series of genealogy classes in January and March.

There will be a genealogy workshop hybrid program at the Walworth-Seely Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. From 2:00 – 3:00 pm, individual assistance in researching is available.  This includes getting started with your family tree, finding out what resources are available and/or scanning and uploading images. At 3:00 pm, a video or two related to genealogy research will be shown.

To join via Zoom, go to: https://owwl.libcal.com/event/9631632

The Geneva Public Library will present a genealogy research roundtable on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. Get together with others who are interested in family history research. Other attendees and a library staff member can help you with your research. Just starting out? Attendees will be glad to show you tools you need to being your journey.

If you have questions, please contact Jessica Winum, Reference and Technology Librarian, at genevaref@owwl.org or 315-789-5303 ext. 102.

The Palmyra Community Library will present “Ancestry.com and Genealogy 101” on both Tuesday, March 21 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m. Learn how to use Ancestry.com and utilize it for your family history research. This is a beginner friendly class. You must bring your own laptop and be proficient in using it.

Please call 315-597-5276 to register for this adult class.

 

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