Last Chance to Register for Genealogy Courses Offered in January and February

Time is running out to preregister for two education series being offered in January and February. Come warm your hands over the computer keyboard as you learn tips and techniques for effective research in the Genealogy Foundations Series or master land research with the Hands on with Land (HOWL) Series.

Hands on with Land (HOWL) Series, Sunday Afternoons in January
HOWL is now full. If you would like to attend and can use your own laptop, please register. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Register online using the form at https://goo.gl/mNZ3ib. All classes are held on Sundays at PLCH Main Library in the 3^rd floor computer lab. HOWL gives participants the opportunity to learn about land records while researching their own ancestors. Activities include a mix of personal research and instructional examples. For best results, plan on attending all sessions.



Genealogy Foundations Series in January and February

Genealogy Foundations is now full. If you would like to attend and can use your own laptop, please register. A couple of additional people can be accommodated this way. Foundations is full of tips and techniques to improve your genealogical research and make the most of core genealogical sources. Participants work on their own family in these hands-on sessions. Key resources for 19th and 20th century research will be covered: newspapers, census, published sources, and vital records.

·         January 13, 10:00-12:15 am, Foundations 1

·         January 20, 1:30-4:30 pm, Foundations 2

·         January 27, 1:30-4:30 pm, Foundations 3

·         February 10, 1:30-4:30 pm, Foundations 4

·         February 17, 1:30-4:30 pm, Foundations 5

·         February 24, 1:30-4:30 pm, Snow Make-up Day or Q&A/Bonus Content

For best results, plan on attending all sessions. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Register online using the form at https://goo.gl/PBuaPg. All classes are held on Saturdays at PLCH Main Library in the 3rd floor computer lab.

We look forward to seeing you!

Submitted by Liz Stratton, Educ. Dir., HCGS

Updated: 7 January 2018