Presenter: Sarah Gutmann At some point or another we all come across a brick wall in our genealogy research. However, brick walls CAN be broken down! Discover new tips and tricks, and seldom used record collections and repositories which can knock these walls.

Presenter: Lisa A. Alzo Coroner’s records are often untapped resources that contain essential information for genealogists. In this session, learn how to determine if your ancestor appeared in a Coroner’s report, where to find Coroner’s records, what details they include to further your genealogy research, and much more! Members will receive Zoom link to the...

Presenter: Sarah Gutman Have you identified where in Italy your family is from and then hit a brick wall in turn genealogy research? Learn how to unlock and navigate the (free) Italian archives website. Don’t be intimidated by the Italian language! We will learn the standard format and key words and phrases to help you...

Presenter: Skip Duett This program will help attendees determine where their NY state ancestors lived (not New York City). This can provide valuable context to understanding their lives. Figuring out physical location can sometimes be tricky. Learn about map resources and various survey and lot systems used across Upstate New York, as well as strategies...

Get help with researching your ancestors. Come discuss strategies and learn how others have succeeded. To sign up, go to the library's Calendar of Events page for October.

Presenter: Hazel Selzer Kahan Fleeing Germany in 1933 and Italy in 1937, two 27-year-old Jewish physicians sought a new future in British India. In 1940, when they were parents of two young children, they were arrested and interned by the British as "enemy aliens." After their release in 1946, the couple built a medical practice...

Meet at the Town Hall of Islip West for a tour of the newly renovated town archive with historian George Munkenbeck. Learn how to explore these collections to research your genealogy, discover the history of your house and more about local history. To register, go to: https://brentwood.librarycalendar.com/event/town-hall-archives-visit

Presenter: Sarah Gutman At some point we all come across a brick wall in our genealogy research. However, brick walls can be broken down. Discover new tips and tricks and seldom used record collections and repositories which can knock down these walls. No registration required.

Presenter: Michael Fitzpatrick *Please note this is the fourth Saturday of the month."

Presenter: Steven Turner Steven Turner was already curious about Galicia as a small boy, when he spent holidays with his grandparents at a "Galitzianer" synagogue in Brooklyn. That was the start of his journey into genealogy, as he tried to prove that his family surname was never changed. He has written about this journey as...