April Events at Godfrey Library Middletown, Conn.

 

Genealogy Club- Using Familysearch.org April 7th, 9:30 - 10:30    Family Search is a treasure trove of digitized original records from the U.S. and all over the world. Most can be viewed from home, but some are only accessible in a Family History Center like ours. Family Search also offers searchable databases and a vast amount of information on the resources available in particular geographic locations.       Family History Center Director Al Fiacre will provide information on what you can find in Familysearch.org and how you can use it to find other resources. Participants will have time after the presentation to research at the library. Genealogy Club is free to Godfrey Premium Members or $10 a session.  ********************************************************************************** Get Help from an Expert April 7th, 11 - noon April 3rd & 20th, 9:30 - 10:30        Whether you are just starting out or have hit a roadblock in research you've been conducting for a long time, we can help.   Godfrey researchers will be available to consult on your research question and help you find resources and answers. For best results, bring your information with you.   Bring your laptop to make the most out of this useful information.   No pre-registration necessary.  Free to members or $10 a session. *********************************************************************************** Write Your Family History April 21st, 9:30 - 11 Discuss methods and ideas for gathering information and writing a history your family will cherish. Learn from examples of printed and published material by others. Share passages of your own writing and get feedback. Members will each have a chance to discuss what they are working and/or ask for advice and help from the group. Discussion can be about the writing process as well as the nuts and bolts of creating a book.   Participants will have time after the presentation to research at the library. Genealogy Club is free to Godfrey Premium Members or $10 a session.

Godfrey Library March Events

Get help from an expert, session held at the library March 6th and 16th , 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 Research Your Irish Ancestors Our presenter, Kathy Gallagher has been researching her Irish family history for years, online and in Ireland. Kathy will provide information on what records are available and how you can access them. She will have detailed handouts and great stories. Come and see what you can find. Participants will have time after the presentation to research at the library. Please bring your laptop.'

Genealogy Club is free to Godfrey Premium Members or $10 a session. Whether you are just starting out or have hit a roadblock in research you’ve been conducting for a long time, we can help. Godfrey researchers will be available to consult on your research question and help you find resources and answers. For best results, bring your information with you. Bring your laptop to make the most out of this useful information. No pre-registration necessary. Free to Godfrey Members or $10 a session.

March 17th – Writing Group 9:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at the library March 17th – Get to know Godfrey 1:30 p.m. at the library Write Your Family History Discuss methods and ideas for gathering information and writing a history your family will cherish. Learn from examples of printed and published material by others. Share passages of your own writing and get feedback. Members will each have a chance to discuss what they are working and/or ask for advice and help from the group. Discussion can be about the writing process as well as the nuts and bolts of creating a book. Participants will have time after the group to research at the library. Writing Group is free to Godfrey Premium Members or $10 a session.

Joint meeting with the Connecticut Society of Genealogists Godfrey and CSG are holding a joint meeting at Godfrey to highlight Godfreys many resources including our Family History Center and access to restricted images on Familysearch.org. Pre-register with CSG before March 14 by calling 860-569-0002.