Many New York State public libraries will be offering free genealogy programs in the first half of June. 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 May 31 – June 6
South Huntington Public Library (Suffolk County) will offer an in person Genealogy Drop-In on Tuesday, June 2 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 Clifton Park-Half Moon Public Library will offer genealogy assistance on Thursday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to noon. Genealogist Lisa Doherty 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://cphlibrary.libnet.info/event/15340313
The Chatham Public Library (Columbia County) will host a genealogy club on Thursday, June 4 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.
Volunteers from the Western New York Genealogical Society will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Central Library on Thursday, June 4 from noon to 4 p.m. to assist researchers with the society’s library collection and answer general research questions.
Week of June 7 – 13
Yonkers Public Library (Westchester County) will offer “Create Your Family Tree” on Monday, June 8 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-92475
New York Public Library will present “Genealogy Research with Maps” on Thursday, June 11 at noon. This is an in-person program. Learn how historical maps can be used to guide genealogical research and illustrate family histories. Discover how maps help researchers locate records, discover where their ancestors lived, and learn more about what their lives were like.
The Buffalo and Erie Public Libraries will host a program on the “Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal” on Thursday, June 11 at 12:30 p.m. Learn how to research their ancestors in the Freedmen’s Bureau records and be able to conduct searches in real time. Learn how the platform can help genealogists find their ancestors and assist scholars and students in researching various topics found in the Freedmen’s Bureau records. To register, go to: https://nmaahc.si.edu/events/freedmens-bureau-search-portal-training
Interlaken Public Library will host a genealogy meetup on Thursday, June 11 at 11 a.m. Interested in genealogy and family history? Join seasoned researchers for a twice-monthly meetup to discuss research tips and tricks, get help with your research, and enjoy other researchers who share your love of family history. This is an online program. To register, go to: https://interlakenpubliclibrary.org/event/genealogy-meetup-6/
The Buffalo and Erie Public Libraries will host a program on the “Freedmen’s Bureau Search Portal” on Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. Learn how to research their ancestors in the Freedmen’s Bureau records and be able to conduct searches in real time. Learn how the platform can help genealogists find their ancestors and assist scholars and students in researching various topics found in the Freedmen’s Bureau records. To register, go to: https://nmaahc.si.edu/events/freedmens-bureau-search-portal-training
Monroe Free Library (Orange County) will have a genealogy Walk-In program on Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. Drop in to get help exploring your family history. Whether you’re just getting started or digging deeper into your research, we’ll be on hand to guide you, answer questions, and help you uncover new details about your roots. To register, go to: https://www.monroefreelibrary.org/Events/ModuleID/419/ItemID/15403/mctl/EventDetails
Volunteers from the Western New York Genealogical Society will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Central Library on Saturday, June 13 from noon to 5 p.m. to assist researchers with the society’s library collection and answer general research questions.
