Many New York public libraries will be offering free genealogy programs in the second half of July.
Week of July 19 – 25
The Ogden Farmers’ Library (Monroe County) will host a Genealogy Group on Monday, July 20 at 2 p.m. Have you received your DNA results and you aren’t sure how to best utilize them in your genealogy quest? Lisa Nielsen will walk us through the basics of understanding your DNA results and using your DNA match list to further your family history research. To register, go to: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/16778253
Longwood Public Library (Suffolk County) will present “Genealogy 101” on Monday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for an introduction to genealogy research. Great for beginners to learn the steps needed to start their journey. To register, go to: https://www.longwoodlibrary.org/event/genealogy-101-190608
Yonkers Public Library (Westchester County) will offer “Create Your Family Tree” on Monday, July 20 at 2 p.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-111878
The Colonie Public Library will have one-on-one genealogy appointments with volunteers from the Capital District Genealogy Society on Tuesday, July 21 from noon to 3 p.m. Experienced researchers will demonstrate the steps involved in starting your family history research. Discover essential research methods and strategies, identify relevant records and how to locate them, and organize your family research information. To register, go to: https://events.colonielibrary.org/events/month
The Frothingham Free Library will offer an Introduction to Genealogy program presented by members of the Capital District Genealogy Society on Tuesday, July 29 at 6 p.m. Come listen, ask questions and get practical pointers on genealogy research.
