GENEALOGY

Monday, February 6, 2012

  • Computer Workshops on Genealogical Topics
    7:00 pm in the auditorium at the Library Center for adults.
    "Map Sources on the Internet" with Library Local History Associate Patti Hobbs. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

  • Genealogy Workshop
    9:30 am in the auditorium at the Library Center.
    "Genealogical Research Process for 'Bronaugh" with author Lyndon Irwin. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

  • Genealogy Workshop
    9:30 am in the auditorium at the Library Center.
    "Evaluating Conflicting Evidence." Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
    Call 882-0714.

Monday, March 5, 2012

  • Computer Workshops on Genealogical Topics
    7:00 pm in the auditorium at the Library Center for adults.
    Technology for a Research Trip. Are you heading out on a research trip this year? See what you should take to make the best use of your time. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

  • Genealogy Workshop
    9:30 am in the auditorium at the Library Center for adults.
    Photographing Hard-to-Read Tombstones. Fran Black and Rose Jones discuss dos and don’ts for cleaning and maintaining tombstones, along with ideas for righting and repairing tombstones that almost anyone can do. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

  • Genealogy Workshop
    9:30 am in the auditorium at the Library Center for adults.
    How Do You Organize Your Genealogical Research? Share tips for organizing your research so you can find information when you need it. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
    Call 882-0714.

Saturday, March 31, 2012

  • Beginning Genealogy
    9:30 am to 12:00 pm in meeting room A at the Library Center for adults.
    Begin searching for your ancestors and learn what resources the Library has to offer. Staff from the Library’s Local History and Genealogy Department will be available to help you get off to a good start. Bring any family information that you have and a generation chart. Find a generation chart at http://thelibrary.org/research/res_guide.cfm?aid=678&lid=62. Computers will be available so that you can access Ancestry Library Edition and other websites, or we can help you find information in our book collection. Limited to 12 participants; call 616-0534 to register.
    Registration starts March 10; call 882-0714.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

  • Solve the Mystery of Your Family History
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the meeting room at the Brentwood Branch Library for adults.
    Detective Sam Spade solved the mystery of the Maltese Falcon. You, too, can do some super-sleuthing in this program by our local history experts. Learn about basic genealogy research and how to get started solving the mystery of your family history. A Big Read 2012 event.
    Call 883-1974.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

  • Solve the Mystery of Your Family History
    11:00 am for adults.
    Detective Sam Spade solved the mystery of the Maltese Falcon. You, too, can do some super-sleuthing in this program by our local history experts. Learn about basic genealogy research and how to get started solving the mystery of your family history. A Big Read 2012 event.
    Call 736-9233.

Monday, April 9, 2012

  • Computer Workshops on Genealogical Topics
    7:00 pm in the auditorium at the Library Center for adults.
    GEDCOM? What is a GEDCOM file and how can we use it? Sponsored by the Ozarks Genealogical Society.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

  • Genealogy Workshop
    9:30 am in the auditorium at the Library Center for adults.
    Ordering Family Search Records from the Library. Library Local History Associate Renee Glass will demonstrate and answer questions about ordering microfilm records from Family Search to aid in your genealogy research. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
    Call 882-0714.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

  • Solve the Mystery of Your Family History
    10:00 am to 11:00 am for adults.
    Detective Sam Spade solved the mystery of the Maltese Falcon. You, too, can do some super-sleuthing in this program by our local history experts. Learn about basic genealogy research and how to get started solving the mystery of your family history. A Big Read 2012 event.
    Call 751-2933.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

  • Solve the Mystery of Your Family History
    11:00 am to 12:00 pm for adults.
    Detective Sam Spade solved the mystery of the Maltese Falcon. You, too, can do some super-sleuthing in this program by our local history experts. Learn about basic genealogy research and how to get started solving the mystery of your family history. A Big Read 2012 event.
    Call 742-4258.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

  • Genealogy Workshop
    9:30 am in the auditorium at the Library Center for adults.
    Writing Your Genealogy. Why, where and for whom should you write your genealogy? Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
    Call 882-0714.

Monday, May 7, 2012

  • Computer Workshops on Genealogical Topics
    7:00 pm in the auditorium at the Library Center for adults.
    1940 Census Online. The 1940 census will be released in April 2012. Find out what resources are already available online. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

  • Genealogy Workshop
    9:30 am in the auditorium at the Library Center for adults.
    Photoshopping Ancestor Photos. John Carter discusses using photo editing software to repair common problems such as fading and wrinkles. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
    Call 882-0714.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

  • Genealogy Workshop
    9:30 am in the auditorium at the Library Center for adults.
    Brick Wall Problem-Solving Session. Share tips and learn from others tips for getting past the brick wall in your research. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
    Call 882-0714.

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