Genealogy and Local History

Discover your roots.

For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.

Swedish Genealogy Help

Wednesday, February 16 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. / Zoom

Sign up for a virtual appointment with genealogist Kathy Meade to get help with your Swedish ancestors. Meade can help you navigate ArkivDigital and direct you to additional Swedish research resources. Half-hour appointments available.

Genealogy Discussion

Tuesday, February 22, 3–4 p.m. Zoom

Join the conversation and discuss genealogy projects, family history research and share resources. Bring your questions and brick wall problems.

Beginning Genealogy

Friday, February 18, 2–3 p.m. Zoom

Discover the basics of researching your family history. We’ll discuss techniques for finding your ancestors and essential genealogy databases.

RootsTech Virtual Meet Up

Friday, March 4, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

RootsTech is one of the largest genealogy conferences in the United States, and this year it’s virtual and completely free to attend! Scheduled for Day 2 of RootsTech, join our virtual meetup group to discuss the highlights of the conference, new ideas that you’ll apply to your research, and what you’re looking forward to for the rest of the conference.