Calendar

Aug
10
Sat
2013
Genealogy and Social Media @ Emily Fowler Public Library
Aug 10 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Increasingly, genealogists are using social media such as Facebook and YouTube to assist them in their research. Join us as we discuss the major social media outlets and the exciting ways they can be used for genealogy. This class will last approximately two hours. Seating is limited.

Please call (940) 349-8752 to register.

Oct
18
Fri
2013
Genealogy After-Hours LIVE 2013 @ Emily Fowler Public Library
Oct 18 @ 11:00 PM – Oct 19 @ 4:00 AM

Connect with libraries across Texas for informative programs and genealogical resources Webinars begin in Special Collections at 12:30 pm. Lock-in begins at 6:00 pm. More details will follow; current program plans below:

Webinars in Special Collections
12:30pm-1:50 pm—”Who Am I? Basic Steps in Beginning to Find Out,” Sue Kaufman. 2:00 pm-2:50 pm—”Find Success with Family Search!” Karen Matheson.
3:00 pm-3:50 pm—”e-Docs, e-Services and e- Government: County Records Online,” Kristi DeCluitt.
4:00 pm-5:15 pm—”Solving Family History Mysteries with Original Landowner Maps,” Greg Boyd.
5:30 pm-6:30 pm “Ancestry Library Edition: What’s New,” Edward Loera.

Programs in Meeting Room during Lock-in
7:00 pm-7:50 pm—”Accessing Texas County Records through the Regional Historical Resources Depositories Program,” Laura Saegert.
8:00 pm-9:15 pm—”Unusual Genealogy Resources,” Sue Kaufman.
9:30 pm-10:30 pm—”Genealogical Resources of the Texas General Land Office,” Kevin Klaus.

You can choose to attend all program, or just a few. There will be plenty of time to research in our collections during the lock-in. If you wish, bring your laptop to access the webinars. There is also a possibility for an “Ancestor Roadshow” hosted by the Association of Professional Genealogists.
There will be more information about the lock-in in next month’s newsletter as well as registration information.

Oct
31
Thu
2013
2013 Texas State Genealogical Society Conference @ Wingate by Wyndham Hotel & Conference Center
Oct 31 – Nov 3 all-day

Texas State Genealogical Society 53rd Annual Conference

Texas State Genealogical Society web (new)

Texas State Genealogical Society web (old)

Feb
5
Wed
2014
RootsTech 2014 @ Salt Palace Convention Center
Feb 5 – Feb 9 all-day

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