Genealogy

We’ll continue our virtual exploration of genealogy resources available on the Internet such as those at FamilySearch.org and FindAGrave.com. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)

Do you have old family photos or old newspaper clippings that you’d like to preserve? What should you do to care for the antique family Bible in your closet? Join us to learn how to preserve your genealogical research and family history documents. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)

Learn how to begin researching your German ancestors. We will cover records and resources in the United States and Europe which will help you learn more about your family origins. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Live via Zoom)

Have you ever wanted to research your family history? This basic class will give you all the information you need to get started. Our discussion will include books and other resources available at Laramie County Library System, the basics of genealogy record keeping, and how to search using Ancestry Library Edition, the free in-library version of Ancestry.com.  RSVP for the ...

This class will take you beyond the basics of genealogy research and into some forgotten resources that can tell you about your ancestors. We will discuss how to research your family history in free resources on the Internet, including FamilySearch.org, FindAGrave.com, and more. RSVP for the event above to receive an email with the Zoom link. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Have you taken a DNA genealogy test and want to go beyond your ethnicity estimates? Or are you considering taking a DNA test and would like to know if they can help you move beyond your genealogy brick walls? In this class, we will explore the basics of genetic genealogy and show you how to begin using your family tree ...

This class will take you beyond the very basics of genealogy research and into some forgotten resources that can tell you about your ancestors. We will discuss how to research your ancestors in church, land, immigration, and military records, as well as newspapers and wills, using both Internet and print resources. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

The eagerly-awaited 1950 U.S. Federal Census has just been released and is available for family history researchers to find their families! We’ll show you why this is exciting for genealogists by doing a few demonstration searches in the 1950 census on Ancestry Library Edition and other genealogy databases. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

This workshop will help you start your search for your Nordic ancestors who immigrated to the United States. We will focus on your ancestors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, but will also touch on Finland, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. We will show research strategies using genealogy databases, DNA matches, and print resources. (Adults; Sunflower Room)

Learn how to get started finding your family in the U.S. Federal Census and vital records using internet genealogy databases such as Ancestry Library and print resources in our Special Collections. (Adults; Sunflower Room)