Many New York State public libraries will be offering free genealogy programs in the first half of May. A second posting of events will follow in two weeks.
The Walworth Seeley Public Library (Wayne County) provides genealogy assistance every Monday from 2-4 p.m. For more information, go to: https://www.walworthlibrary.org/genealogy-local-history
The Hamlin Public Library (Monroe County) provides free Genealogy Help every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. Need help with your family tree? Stop by or call ahead and make an appointment with Tracy. For more information, call 585-964-2320 or go to: https://hamlinlibraryny.org/
The Riverhead Free Library (Suffolk County) offers genealogy assistance every Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. Appointments are one hour long. You can make an appointment at genealogy@riverheadlibrary.org or by calling the reference desk at 631-727-3228 x301.
The Gates Public Library (Monroe County) will provide genealogy assistance every Friday from 1-4 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 585-247-6446.
The Williamson Public Library (Wayne County) will have one-on-one genealogy sessions every Friday at 12:50 p.m. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://owwl.libcal.com/calendar?t=d&q=genealogy&cid=12971&cal=12971&inc=0
The Prendergast Library (Chautauqua County) holds a Genealogy Lab Workshop every Friday from 2-4 p.m. https://www.prendergastlibrary.org/genealogy-and-memory-lab/
The Geneva Public Library offers a Genealogy Research Roundtable the third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. For more information, you can call 315-789-5303 Ext. 206 or email hgingrich@owwl.org.
Week of April 27 – May 2
Yonkers Public Library (Westchester County) will offer “Create Your Family Tree” on Monday, April 30 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-103816
The Family Finders club will meet in person at the Rochester Public Library on Saturday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. Do you wonder who your ancestors were and how you can learn more about them? Whether you are an experienced researcher or just starting out, join this informal monthly gathering. May topic will be Local Ties to the American Revolution. To register, go to: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/16190595
Buffalo and Erie County Public Libraries will have a Family History Conference on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can explore research resources, meet local history and genealogy organizations, and connect with fellow family historians from across the region. The conference will also include Grosvenor Room tours, demonstrations, presentations by local experts, and networking opportunities throughout the day. For more information, go to: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/16579106
The Troy Public Library will host a Family History Help Day on Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Need help looking up your family history? The Capital District Genealogical Society will be at the Main Library to help! No appointment needed, first come first served. A session with Society volunteers lasts 30 minutes.
Week of May 3 – 9
South Huntington Public Library (Suffolk County) will offer an in person Genealogy Drop-In on Tuesday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Thinking about tracing your roots but don’t know where to start? Or maybe your search is under way and you’ve hit a dead end. Librarian Jean King will be on hand to show you how you can access free genealogical resources, including Ancestry, through the library and to offer search tips and advice. No registration necessary.
The Chatham Public Library (Columbia County) will host a genealogy club on Thursday, May 7 from 2-5 p.m. The club is for beginners and experts and everyone in between. Let’s work together to find those elusive ancestors, brick down brick walls and share tips and tricks. For information and the Zoom link (if you are unable to attend in person), please contact Michelle at michelle@leclairdesign.com.
The Clifton Park-Half Moon Public Library will offer genealogy assistance on Thursday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to noon. will help you with your questions, roadblocks, and other stumpers. Drop in with questions from 11 am-12 pm, stay for the round table discussion starting at noon. To register, go to: https://events.cphlibrary.org/event/15340312
The Longwood Public Library (Suffolk County) will have a genealogy drop-in program on Saturday, May 9 from 2-3 p.m. Thinking about tracing your roots, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe your search is underway, and you’ve hit a dead end. The Local History librarian will be on hand to show you how you can access free genealogical resources, including Ancestry, through the library and to offer search tips and advice. For more information, go to: https://www.longwoodlibrary.org/event/genealogy-drop-188279
