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...
Mayflower Voyage – Hybrid
Patchogue-Medford Public Library 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue, NY, United StatesPresenter: 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,...
The Coffin Ships – Hybrid
Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New YorkPresenter: Cian McMahon The in-person meeting takes place at the Bethpage Public Library. Members will receive a link for the Zoom presentation.
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...
Christmas Markets: Their History and Traditions – hybrid
Hicksville V.F.W. 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville, New YorkPresenter: 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...
Using Family Tree Maker Software – In person
South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station, NY, United StatesPresenter: Mark Olsen Come to the South Huntington Library to watch this virtual represention by Mark Olsen, Family Tree Maker Ambassador.
DNA for the Overwhelmed – Hybrid
Patchogue-Medford Public Library 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue, NY, United StatesPresenter: 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...
Holiday get-together – Hybrid
Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New YorkNew 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...
A Traditional Irish Christmas – hybrid
Bethpage Public Library 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New YorkPresenter: Jim Hawkins “A Traditional Irish Christmas” consists of stories, poems, songs, hymns, and a discussion of the customs of each part of the Christmas season: Advent, Christmas Eve, Christmas...
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
Hanukkah Program – virtual
Join us for a fun game of Genealogy Trivia with an extra focus on Hanukkah. This event will be hosted by Alec Ferretti. Prizes will be given for the top...
Breathe Life into Your Genealogy with the Power Story – hybrid
Hicksville V.F.W. 320 S. Broadway, Hicksville, New YorkPresenter: Bill Cole Have you shared your genealogical research findings’ excitement and observed glazed-over eyes? Unfortunately, that happens more than we care to admit. Even though our research contains facts...
German Genealogy: Finding Your Ancestral Home – In person
South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station, NY, United StatesPresenter: Richard Haberstroh Learn about the process of tracking down the specific town or village in which one’s German immigrant ancestor was born, a critical piece of information when tracing...