Introduction to Italian Genealogy – In person
South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station, NY, United StatesPresenter: Michael Cassara There has never been a better time to pursue your Italian ancestry! With more and more records available online, this presentation provides an overview for the beginning...
Genealogy Research Discussion Group – virtual
Get help with researching your ancestors. Come discuss strategies and learn how others have succeeded. Open to all. To register, go to: https://pmlib.libnet.info/event/6584182
Mapping Your Family History – Virtual
Presenter: Alex Calzareth Create maps with your own data on Google Maps. This presentation will teach you how to create a custom map, import location data associated with family history...
Writing Family History: Turning Research into Shareable Stories – In Person and Virtual
Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New YorkPresenter: Lynn Palmero Here’s the problem. Your family doesn’t want your research. First, it appears at least on the surface, they’re not interested in your family history. They want stories...
Tips and Tricks for Using Ancestry.com in Researching Your Family – hybrid
Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New YorkPresenter: Tori McKeen In person at Bethpage Public Library. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the presentation will begin at 11 a.m. Zoom presentation will begin at 11 a.m.
Advanced Tools at MyHeritage.com – Virtual
Presenter: Daniel Horowitz Check out the latest MyHeritage innovations to expand your research! Explore advanced MyHeritage features that will enhance your family tree and make the most of your DNA...
Who Needed it Anyway? – Getting Around the Missing 1890 Census – Hybrid
Patchogue-Medford Public Library 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue, NY, United StatesPresenter: Sarah Cochran The loss of the 1890 Federal census is a source of great frustration for American Genealogists, but all hope is not lost! Learn strategies and gather tips...
New York State Censuses: You Won’t Believe What’s Hiding in There – Virtual
Presenter: Jeanette Sheliga New York State conducted 10 state censuses between 1825-1925. If you have New York State genealogy research to do, this is a record collection that you’ll want...
Introduction to U.S. Passport Applications – In Person
South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station, NY, United StatesPresenter: Jean King Learn about the history of passport applications and what genealogical information you can find in them depending on the year. The presenter will show examples from her...
Genealogy Research Discussion Group – Virtual
Get help with researching your ancestors. Come discuss strategies and learn how others have succeeded. Open to all. To register, go to: https://pmlib.libnet.info/event/6584182
Preserving Family History Records like a Pro – Hybrid
Hicksville V.F.W. 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville, New YorkPresenter: Melissa Barker Learn from a professional archivist how to preserve, protect, and archive family records, photographs, and artifacts. Best practices for organization, purchasing archival materials and practical records preservation...
New York State Archives Records: A Focus on 19th and 20th Century Immigrants – In Person and Virtual
Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New YorkPresenter: Jane Wilcox The New York State Archives (NYSA) holds the records of the state government. With a focus on those records that contain 19th and early 20th century immigrants...
Strategies to Analyze Endogamous DNA – Virtual
Presenter: Alec Ferretti Learn how best to weed out false-positive DNA Matches that test-takers from endogamous groups face daily. The talk will go through each DNA platform to cover the...
Family History Brunch – In Person
Brentwood Public Library 34 Second Avenue, Brentwood, NYThe Brentwood Genealogy Group returns in person! Share your research and chat over a light brunch while enjoying our featured speakers.
Mixers and Shakers: Finding Your Ancestors Before Prohibition – Hybrid
Patchogue-Medford Public Library 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue, NY, United StatesPresenter: Debra Dudek Learn about pre-prohibition records and resources which will help you add an extra shot of flavor into your research. To register, go to: https://pmlib.libnet.info/events?r=thismonth&v=list and search for...
Explore the Rhineland-Palatinate – Virtual – Members only
Presenter: Claire Gebben Explore the Rhineland-PalatinateThe wine-making Rheinland-Pfalz, or Rhineland-Palatinate, in southwest Germany is rich in history, museums, local festivals, and wine tours. This presentation offers an overview of the...
DNA in Genealogy Research – In Person and Virtual
Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New YorkPresenter: Michelle Dowd Torosian
Grandma said what? Gathering and Verifying Your Family’s Oral History – Virtual
Presenter: Sara Cochran We will define what oral history is and talk about strategies to interview your family, and then go through the methodology of verifying a family story.
Resources for Genealogical Research in Foreign Countries – Virtual
Presenter: Katherine R. Wilson Learn about available resources for beginning your research in foreign countries, including how to locate foreign language genealogy terms and online maps providing contextual information on...
Genealogy Research Discussion Group – Virtual
Get help with researching your ancestors. Come discuss strategies and learn how others have succeeded. Open to all. To register, go to: https://pmlib.libnet.info/event/6584182
Case Studies in Genealogy – Virtual
Connetquot Public Library 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia, New YorkSeveral case studies covering different time periods and various types of genealogical research problems will be presented. Each problem will be resolved using different approaches and a variety of sources....
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Military Records – Hybrid
Hicksville V.F.W. 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville, New YorkPresenter: Teresa Steinkamp McMillin Military records for Germany are an underutilized resource. Because there was no unified Germany prior to 1871, one must search for records under prior jurisdictions. Many...
Free genealogy websites and timeless tips – In Person
South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station, NY, United StatesPresenter: Bob Farrell - Chairman of the Huntington Historical Society Genealogy Workshop Learn about websites that give you free access to archives of libraries, historical societies, map collections, photo files,...
Why did your family come to America? – Virtual
Presenter: Chuck Weinstein Learn about some of the reasons our ancestors left Eastern Europe, the ports they used, and what they found in America upon arrival, focusing on the Great...
Genetic Genealogy in Context: Italy – In person and virtual
Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New YorkPresenter: Paul Woodbury Genetic Genealogy, at the end of the day, is genealogy, and must be considered within the context of all evidence (both genetic and documentary). Learn some of...