Many New York public libraries will be offering free genealogy programs in the second half of November.
Week of November 16-22
Yonkers Public Library (Westchester County) will offer “Create Your Family Tree” on Monday, Nov. 17 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-61956
The Rochester Genealogical Society will host a hybrid program at the Henrietta Public Library, “Wiki Your Tree – How to Create and Source Your WikiTree,” on Monday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. WikiTree is a free, online collaborative genealogy tool where you can post your sourced family history and meet with others who may be working on your family line. In-person registration for the workshop is limited to the first 30 people who register. Other participants can take part over Zoom. To register, go to: https://mms.nyrgs.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=183841
Rogers Memorial Library (Suffolk County) will offer One-on-One genealogy assistance on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 12:30 p.m. Are you looking to begin your family genealogy research journey? Book a 1-on-1 appointment with a librarian for a 45 minute session. Call the reference desk at 631-283-0774 ext. 505 with any questions.
The Crandall Public Library (Warren County) will offer a One-on-One genealogy assistance on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. Are you interested in your family history but have no idea where to start? No appointment is necessary. Just drop-in for assistance. For more information, go to: https://www.crandalllibrary.org/folklife-center/programs-and-events/family-history-one-to-one/
Week of November 23-29
The Chemung County Libraries will present “DNA for African American Genealogy” on Monday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. Learn about using DNA to enhance your African-American genealogy research. To register, go to: https://www.chemunglibraries.org/event/dna-african-american-genealogy-labrenda-garrett-nelson-9024
Rogers Memorial Library (Suffolk County) will be offering one-on-one genealogy assistance on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 12:30 p.m. Are you looking to begin your family genealogy research journey? Book a 1-on-1 appointment with a librarian for a 45 minute session. Call the reference desk at 631-283-0774 ext. 505 with any questions.
