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October 2022

Sat 1
October 1, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction to U.S. Passport Applications – In Person

South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station, NY

Presenter: 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...

Wed 5
October 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Thu 6
October 6, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Preserving Family History Records like a Pro – Hybrid

Hicksville V.F.W. 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville, New York

Presenter: 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...

Sat 8
October 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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 York

Presenter: 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...

Wed 12
October 12, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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...

Sat 15
October 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Family History Brunch – In Person

Brentwood Public Library 34 Second Avenue, Brentwood, NY

The Brentwood Genealogy Group returns in person! Share your research and chat over a light brunch while enjoying our featured speakers.

Wed 19
October 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Mixers and Shakers: Finding Your Ancestors Before Prohibition – Hybrid

Patchogue-Medford Public Library 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue, NY

Presenter: 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...

Thu 20
October 20, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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...

Sat 22
October 22, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

DNA in Genealogy Research – In Person and Virtual

Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New York

Presenter: Michelle Dowd Torosian

Sun 23
October 23, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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.

Wed 26
October 26, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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...

November 2022

Wed 2
November 2, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Wed 2
November 2, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Case Studies in Genealogy – Virtual

Connetquot Public Library 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia, New York

Several 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....

Thu 3
November 3, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Military Records – Hybrid

Hicksville V.F.W. 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville, New York

Presenter: 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...

Sat 5
November 5, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Free genealogy websites and timeless tips – In Person

South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station, NY

Presenter: 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,...

Wed 9
November 9, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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...

Sat 12
November 12, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Genetic Genealogy in Context: Italy – In person and virtual

Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New York

Presenter: 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...

Wed 16
November 16, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Mayflower Voyage – Hybrid

Patchogue-Medford Public Library 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue, NY

Presenter: Jenny Warner On September 6, 1620, the Mayflower left for the New World. 400 years later, Jenny Warner, President of the DuPage County Genealogical Society, will discuss the Mayflower,...

Sat 19
November 19, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

The Coffin Ships – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New York

Presenter: Cian McMahon The in-person meeting takes place at the Bethpage Public Library. Members will receive a link for the Zoom presentation.

Sun 20
November 20, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Reunited and it feels so good – Virtual

Presenter: Jennifer Mendelsohn A 95-year-old Holocaust survivor whose entire family was lost learns she has three living first cousins. An orphaned child survivor of the Holocaust lives her entire life...

December 2022

Thu 1
December 1, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Christmas Markets: Their History and Traditions – hybrid

Hicksville V.F.W. 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville, New York

Presenter: Claire Gebben Christmas markets date back to medieval times, when German territories covered a wide swath of the continent. Some of Germany’s existing Christmas markets trace their origins as...

Sat 3
December 3, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Using Family Tree Maker Software – In person

South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station, NY

Presenter: Mark Olsen Come to the South Huntington Library to watch this virtual represention by Mark Olsen, Family Tree Maker Ambassador.

Wed 7
December 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

DNA for the Overwhelmed – Hybrid

Patchogue-Medford Public Library 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue, NY

Presenter: Robert Cameron Weir The test kit was on sale. You bought one, the results are in. It is all a bit overwhelming. Learn the exact steps to take to...

Sat 10
December 10, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Holiday get-together – Hybrid

Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New York
Sun 11
December 11, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

New Online Sources You Need to Know – Virtual

There will be four breakout sessions: 1. Historical Vital Records - Alec Ferretti will provide tips on using the NYC Municipal Archives's new website, with online access to images of...

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