Many New York State public libraries will be offering free genealogy programs in the November.
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/
Week of November 1 – 7
The Yonkers Public Library will present “Create Your Family Tree” on Monday, Nov. 2 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-92486
South Huntington Public Library (Suffolk County) will offer an in person Genealogy Drop-In on Tuesday, Nov. 3 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.
Chatham Public Library will be having a genealogy meeting on Thursday, Nov 5 from 2-5 p.m. This free monthly genealogy club can assist in the search for your family. For beginners, experts and everyone in between. Get help with those elusive ancestors, break down your brick walls, share tips and tricks and just have fun. Go to the library calendar for more information: https://chathampubliclibrary.org/calendar/
Family Finders (Monroe County) will meet on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Central Library in Rochester, co-sponsored by the Rochester Genealogical Society. Whether you are an experienced researcher or just starting out, we invite you to join our friendly, informal monthly gathering. Explore your questions, share your discoveries, and research your family’s past alongside fellow ancestry seekers. For more information, go to: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/17344758
Week of Nov. 8 – 14
The Arnett Branch of the Rochester Public Library will present “Learn Your Roots” on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. This is an in-person program. Learn how to gather family clues and histories, identify photographs and documents, explore records, and trace Freedmen lineage. If you have your own laptop, please consider bringing it. For more information, go to: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/17834028
The Middle Country Public Library (Suffolk County) will be presenting “Breaking Down Brick Walls” on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Selden location. Learn how to reassess your research, formulate a plan, find the resources and hopefully take down the walls that stop us. To register, go to: https://mcplibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=380472
The Interlaken Publc Library (Seneca County) will have a Genealogy Meetup on Thuresday, Nov. 12 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. To register, go to: https://interlakenpubliclibrary.org/event/genealogy-meetup-26/
The Amsterdam Free Library will have a genealogy research program presented by the Amsterdam DAR on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Are you just starting out on your journey to discover your family roots? Or are you one document away from solving a mystery of one of your ancestors? Come let the DAR help you with your research. No registration is required. For more information, call the library at 518-842-1080.
Monroe Free Library (Orange County) will have a genealogy walk-in program on Friday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Drop in and get help exploring your family history. Whether you’re just getting started or digging deeper into your roots, researchers will be on hand to guide you and answer questions. For more information, go to: https://www.monroefreelibrary.org/Events/ModuleID/419/ItemID/16241/mctl/EventDetails
Week of November 15 -21
The Yonkers Public Library will present “Create Your Family Tree” on Monday, Nov. 16 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-120237
The Greece Public Library (Monroe County) will present “Researching Your Veteran Ancestor” on Monday, Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Military records are among the richest resources available to family historians. U.S. enlistment records, muster rolls, pension applications, draft registrations, and other military documents can reveal details about your ancestors’ lives, families, and experiences. Learn strategies for researching veterans from the Revolutionary War through the twentieth century and how to interpret the military records when you find them. For more information, go to: https://greecepl.librarycalendar.com/event/genealogy-club-topic-tbd-69287
Geneva Public Library will host an in-person genealogy research roundtable on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. Other participants and the Reference & Technology Librarian can help you find what you are looking for. For more information, call 315-789-5303 Ext. 206.
