Many New York public libraries will be offering free genealogy programs in the second half of October.
Week of October 19-25
Faiport Public Library (Monroe County) will present “Anatomy of a U.S. Military Pension File” on Monday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. This class will discuss the type of information you may learn from military pension files (Revolutionary War through the Civil War) and how to access them. To register, go to: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/15371225
The Middle Country Library (Suffolk County) will present “The Work of Reclaim the Records” on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. This is a virtual program. Learn about the work that Reclaim the Records is doing to make family history records more accessible to all researchers. To register, go to: https://mcplibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=207533
The Port Jefferson Free Library (Suffolk County) will present “Graveyard Genealogy” on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Unearth family history through clues found in cemeteries and death records. Learn to use obituaries, wills, burial records and death certificates to piece together ancestral stories. To register, go to: https://portjeff.librarycalendar.com/event/graveyard-genealogy-10445
Yonkers Public Library will offer “Create Your Family Tree” on Thursday, Oct. 23 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! This is an English and Spanish bilingual program. To register, go to: https://www.ypl.org/event/create-your-family-tree-crea-tu-arbol-de-familia-79412
The Huntington Public Library (Suffolk County) will present “Long Island Graveyards and Cemeteries” on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Learn about the various historic cemeteries, types of burial sites and noteworthy people that are buried on Long Island. To register, go to: https://myhpl.libnet.info/event/14061904
The Steele Memorial Library (Chemung County) will present “Introduction to Genealogy” on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 1:30 p.m. This is an in-person meeting. Always wanted to fill out your family tree but don’t know where to start? Come learn how to begin your research. To register, go to: https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/introduction-genealogy-1726
Interlaken Public Library will offer a Genealogy Meetup on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. Join seasoned researchers for a meetup to discuss research tips and tricks, get help with your research, and enjoy other researchers who share your love of family history. To register, go to: https://interlakenpubliclibrary.org/event/genealogy-meetup-4/
Week of October 26 – 31
Onondaga County Public Libraries will present “Using Land Records to Ground Your Family History” on Friday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. Learn how land deeds, property surveys, and historic maps can uncover your ancestors’ lives, migrations, and community ties. This session will include a spotlight on Sanborn fire insurance maps. To register, go to: https://onlib-central.libcal.com/event/15345567
Yonkers Public Library will offer “Create Your Family Tree” on Monday, Oct. 27 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! This is an English and Spanish bilingual program. To register, go to: https://www.ypl.org/event/create-your-family-tree-crea-tu-arbol-de-familia-61954
The Odgen’s Farmers’ Library (Monroe County) will present “How to Join a Lineage Society” on Monday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. What are lineage societies? How does one join? Why should someone join a lineage society? We will answer these questions and more. To register, go to: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/15350602
The Chemung County Libraries will present “Cemetery Research Online and In Person” on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. Tips and techniques for accessing burial records, cemetery stone photos, obituaries, death certificates, and more. This is a Zoom program. To register, go to: https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/seeking-dead-people-cemetery-research-online-person-katherine-willson-3223
The Middle Country Public Library (Suffolk County) will present “Graveyard Genealogy” on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. This is an in-person event. Unearth family history through clues found in cemeteries and death records. Learn to use obituaries, wills, burial records and death certificates to piece together ancestral stories. To register, go to: https://mcplibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=214452
