Topic:  Immigrant Ancestors – Special Interest Group When and Where: Friday, December 16, 2016 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.  Join us for an informal research session focused on skills for genealogists seeking ancestors in their countries of origin. Coordinators for this session have experience with finding ship manifests, naturalization documents, and vital records from other countries. This […]

Topic: Searching for Ancestors “Off the Grid” When and Where: 9:30 a.m. at the Godfrey Library Having trouble finding an ancestor who disappeared? Many of our research requests come from people seeking information about a family member who left the family and whose whereabouts were unknown, or someone whom the family never talked about.  Why […]

Topic:  Computer Skills for Genealogists When and Where:Wednesday, November 23, 20161:00 – 2:00 p.m.  Many of our patrons do not feel confident about using computers. Join us at the library for this informal session. Get tips for conducting online research, saving and editing documents, citing material found online, using family tree software, and more. Bring your […]

Topic:  Immigrant Ancestors – Special Interest Group When and Where: Friday, November 18, 2016 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.  Join us at the Godfrey Library for an informal research session focused on skills for genealogists seeking ancestors in their countries of origin. Coordinators for this session have experience with finding ship manifests, naturalization documents, and vital records […]

In November and December, the library will hold informal sessions focused on researching and submitting documentation for admission into lineage societies. Coordinators for these session have experience with lineage societies and seeking the early historical records necessary to provide adequate documentation. Sessions will be held on the 2nd Friday of each month from 9:30 a.m. […]

Topic: Give Your Family the Gift of their Ancestry When and Where: 9:30 a.m. at the Godfrey Library Get tips and suggestions for holiday gift giving:  quilts, books, framed family trees, ornaments, and more.  Bring your own examples to share with others. Genealogy Club is free to Godfrey Premium members or $10 a session for […]

In November and December, the library will hold informal sessions focused on building the research skills of newer genealogists. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get suggestions from Godfrey staff and group participants. The sessions are free and open only to Godfrey Premium members.  No pre-registration necessary. For membership information, call 860-346-2534. […]

Topic:  Computer Skills for Genealogists When and Where: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.  Session is free and open only to Godfrey Premium members. No pre-registration necessary. Many of our patrons do not feel confident about using computers. Join us at the library for this informal session. Get tips for conducting online research, […]

Topic:  Immigrant Ancestors – Special Interest Group  When and Where: Friday, October 21, 2016 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.   Session is free and open only to Godfrey Premium members. No pre-registration necessary. Join us at the Godfrey Library for an informal research session focused on skills for genealogists seeking ancestors in their countries of origin. […]

The library will be CLOSED on Monday, October 10, 2016 for Columbus Day.  We will reopen with normal hours on Tuesday, October 11.