Regional & National Programs

GENEALOGY RELATED

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Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

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Jumpstart Your Genealogy with Rhonda Hoffman, B&ECPL Genealogy Specialist 

[In-person class]

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Jump-start your genealogy with this introduction to family history research. You will learn basic genealogy concepts, the types of records used, and an overview of the genealogy resources available through the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

September 13, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., North Park Branch Library 

Register: 716-875-3748 or online at https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/12776579

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Genealogy: Going Beyond in Public Libraries with Rhonda Hoffman, B&ECPL Genealogy Specialist 

[Virtual class]

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Our veteran genealogy librarian, Rhonda Hoffman, teaches how to go beyond classic genealogy records when researching at public libraries. Learn her top resource picks and how to use them effectively.

September 18, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Register: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/12952656

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Special Collections Tour  

[In-person event]

Take a guided tour of the Grosvenor Room, the Central Library’s Special Collections Department. Learn about the history of the library and get an inside look at our Local History, Genealogy, Map and Rare Book Collections, as well as the Mark Twain Room and other exhibits.

Join us the 4th Saturday of the month, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  [September 28th]

Meet in the Grosvenor Room, the Library’s Special Collections Department, located on the main floor of the Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203

Registration suggested but not required: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/12688302
Please click the “show more dates” link to register for later dates.

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All About FamilySearch with Rhonda Hoffman, B&ECPL Genealogy Specialist 

[In-person class]

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FamilySearch is a massive genealogy website with records from all over the world—and best of all, it's free! Learn how to search the site and the types of records you will find.

October 22, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Town of Tonawanda Senior Center,  291 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda, NY  14150

Register: 716-874-3266

 

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My House is Giving Me a Vibe with Rhonda Hoffman, B&ECPL Genealogy Specialist 

[In-person class]

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Learn how to research your house's history to explore its potential for paranormal provoking events. This class will use the Central Library in a case study which will show how the library’s property history correlates with its ongoing paranormal phenomena.

October 29, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Lancaster Public Library

Registration required: Call 716-683-1120. Registration begins Tuesday, October 1.

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