Many New York public libraries will be offering free genealogy programs in the second half of August.
Week of August 17 – 23
The Fairport Public Library (Monroe County) will host a Genealogy Club on Monday, August 18 at 2 p.m. To register, go to: https://fairportlibrary.libcal.com/event/13363349
The Port Jervis Free Library (Orange County) will present a Genealogy Workshop on Wednesday, August 20 at 2 p.m. A discussion between those looking into their family tree, as well as hands on help using Ancestry.com as a resource, and tips and guidance from the president of the Minisink Historical Society. To register, call the library at 845-856-7313.
The Crandall Public Library will offer a One-on-One genealogy assistance on Wednesday, August 20 at 10 a.m. Are you interested in your family history but have no idea where to start? Has your genealogy research recently hit a brick wall? No appointment is necessary. Just drop-in for assistance.
Onondaga County Public Libraries will present “Mining for Genealogical Treasures in the Internet Archive” on Friday, August 22 at 10 a.m. The Internet Archive is not just the Wayback Machine! It also contains audio, movies, images, software, maps, and texts. Discover everything you can do at the Archive and learn search strategies for accessing its genealogical treasures. To register, go to: https://onlib-central.libcal.com/event/14670980
Steele Memorial Library (Chemung County) will have a Genealogy Club meeting on Saturday, August 23. The purpose of the club is to share information on records and approaches for starting or extending participants’ genealogical research. Participants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research for discussion. This event takes place on Zoom. To register, go to: https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/genealogy-club-3830
Week of August 24 – 30
The Yonkers Public Library will present “Create Your Family Tree” on Monday, August 25 at 10 a.m. Get together to talk about your genealogical research. Learn how to access thousands of genealogical records using the Library’s online resources and databases such as HeritageQuest, Family Search and Ancestry. To register, go to: https://www.ypl.org/event/create-your-family-tree-crea-tu-arbol-de-familia-61950
The New City Library (Orange County) will present “Using FultonHistory.com” on Tuesday, August 26 at 10 a.m. FultonHistory.com, or Old Fulton NY Postcards, is a free, historic newspaper website that contains archives of over 50 million pages of microfilmed newspaper images (mostly New York State newspapers, along with collections from other states and Canada). The presentation will give an overview of the content and a variety of search strategies. To register, go to: https://newcity.librarycalendar.com/event/gsrc-meeting-58715
Glen Cove Public Library (Nassau County) will have a Genealogy Roundtable Meeting on Tuesday, August 26 at 7 p.m. Explore your family history and connect with the past at this genealogy and local history roundtable. This welcoming group is a great place to share research tips, learn about local heritage, and hear others’ stories. For more information, go to: https://glencovelibrary.libcal.com/event/14835111
