Several New York genealogy societies will offer free programs in the second half of October.
Week of October 20-26
Fairport Public Library will present “Preserving Family Memories” on Monday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. Learn the essentials of scanning and digitizing your photo collection, including the equipment you will need and best practices for organizing both physical and digital photos. We will also demonstrate the RGS ScanSnap Scanner and share ideas for creating and sharing your newly digitized memories. Join us for this hands-on experience. Participants are encouraged to bring up to five photos to scan for this event. Registration not required.
Yonkers Public Library (Westchester County) will present “Create Your Family Tree” on Monday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. Get together to talk about your genealogical research. Learn how to access thousands of genealogical records using the Library’s online resources and databases such as HeritageQuest, Family Search and Ancestry! This is an English and Spanish bilingual program. To register, go to: https://www.ypl.org/event/create-your-family-tree-crea-tu-arbol-de-familia-53297
The Onondaga County Public Libraries will present “Organize and Write Your Family History – Part 2” on Friday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. Learn how to bring your ancestors to life on the page. Register to receive the Zoom link and handouts. To register, go to: https://onlib-central.libcal.com/event/13247091
Week of October 27 – Nov. 2
The Smithtown Public Library Nesconset Branch will present “Italian American Genealogy” on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. Richard Graziano, co-president of the Italian Genealogical Group, will present How Did I Find? a discussion of some basic rules in genealogy and provide advice on discovering your ancestors by uncovering records from both the United States and Italy. To register, go to: https://www.smithlib.org/event/italian-american-heritage-lecture-48433
The Interlaken Public Library (Seneca County) will offer a virtual Genealogy Meetup on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. You must register to receive the link for the Zoom program. To register, go to: https://interlakenpubliclibrary.org/event/genealogy-meetup-33/
The Glen Cove Public Library (Nassau County) will host a Genealogy Roundtable on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. Share strategies and encourage one another on your research journey. All levels of researchers are welcome. To register, go to: https://www.glencovelibrary.org/ and click on the Calendar of Events and go to October 21.
