Family Roots & Research Lab
Explore DNA testing basics for family history, then use library computers and genealogy resources with staff guidance. Beginners and experienced researchers can exchange discoveries in a welcoming, collaborative lab.
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Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.
Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.
Adult genealogy enthusiasts watch a recorded learning session on DNA for Native American genealogy, then discuss research methods and family history in a monthly library meetup.
Hands-on genealogy meet-up focused on tracing family histories through census data, vital records, and other historical documents. Trade research tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring the social and historical context behind ancestors’ lives.
Hands-on genealogy meet-up focused on tracing family histories through census data, vital records, and other historical documents. Trade research tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring the social and historical context behind ancestors’ lives.
Hands-on genealogy meet-up focused on tracing family histories through census data, vital records, and other historical documents. Trade research tips with fellow enthusiasts while exploring the social and historical context behind ancestors’ lives.
Hands-on beginner instruction builds confidence with desktop navigation, taskbars, computer components, device types, and file organization in a supportive setting for adults refreshing or developing essential technology skills.
Hands-on beginner instruction builds confidence with desktop navigation, taskbars, computer components, device types, and file organization in a supportive setting for adults refreshing or developing essential technology skills.
Hands-on beginner instruction builds confidence with desktop navigation, taskbars, computer components, device types, and file organization in a supportive setting for adults refreshing or developing essential technology skills.
Trace family trees through hands-on genealogy sleuthing, uncovering stories and connections across generations. This welcoming gathering invites curious researchers to explore ancestry and reflect on the legacy future generations will inherit.
Trace family trees through hands-on genealogy sleuthing, uncovering stories and connections across generations. This welcoming gathering invites curious researchers to explore ancestry and reflect on the legacy future generations will inherit.
Trace family trees through hands-on genealogy sleuthing, uncovering stories and connections across generations. This welcoming gathering invites curious researchers to explore ancestry and reflect on the legacy future generations will inherit.
Learn practical ways to save, find, move, organize, and retrieve photos and documents during a hands-on digital file management workshop using library-provided Windows 11 laptops.
Learn practical ways to save, find, move, organize, and retrieve photos and documents during a hands-on digital file management workshop using library-provided Windows 11 laptops.
Learn practical ways to save, find, move, organize, and retrieve photos and documents during a hands-on digital file management workshop using library-provided Windows 11 laptops.
Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.
Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.
Settle in for a collaborative genealogy work session focused on organizing family papers, recording recipes and stories, tracing ancestors’ hometowns, and exploring online family history resources.
Build practical computer confidence through hands-on keyboard practice, introductory typing, shortcut commands, and key functions for navigating applications. A supportive, interactive class welcomes adult beginners and learners refreshing their skills.
Build practical computer confidence through hands-on keyboard practice, introductory typing, shortcut commands, and key functions for navigating applications. A supportive, interactive class welcomes adult beginners and learners refreshing their skills.
Build practical computer confidence through hands-on keyboard practice, introductory typing, shortcut commands, and key functions for navigating applications. A supportive, interactive class welcomes adult beginners and learners refreshing their skills.
Build practical digital confidence in a supportive, hands-on series for adult learners, beginning with clicking, double-clicking, right-clicking, drag and drop, and recognizing cursor shapes for everyday computer navigation.
Build practical digital confidence in a supportive, hands-on series for adult learners, beginning with clicking, double-clicking, right-clicking, drag and drop, and recognizing cursor shapes for everyday computer navigation.
Build practical digital confidence in a supportive, hands-on series for adult learners, beginning with clicking, double-clicking, right-clicking, drag and drop, and recognizing cursor shapes for everyday computer navigation.
Explore the library’s layout, services, and resources during an introductory guided visit starting from the parking lot lobby. Advance registration is required; Spanish tours can be requested.
Explore the library’s layout, services, and resources during an introductory guided visit starting from the parking lot lobby. Advance registration is required; Spanish tours can be requested.
Explore the library’s layout, services, and resources during an introductory guided visit starting from the parking lot lobby. Advance registration is required; Spanish tours can be requested.
Build practical digital literacy skills with safer, more effective web searches, formatting tips, and strategies for judging which results are trustworthy and useful.
Build practical digital literacy skills with safer, more effective web searches, formatting tips, and strategies for judging which results are trustworthy and useful.
Build practical digital literacy skills with safer, more effective web searches, formatting tips, and strategies for judging which results are trustworthy and useful.
Practical discussions for Apple device owners and curious beginners cover changing topics, everyday device use, troubleshooting, and an open question-and-answer session in a welcoming public library setting.
Practical discussions for Apple device owners and curious beginners cover changing topics, everyday device use, troubleshooting, and an open question-and-answer session in a welcoming public library setting.
Practical discussions for Apple device owners and curious beginners cover changing topics, everyday device use, troubleshooting, and an open question-and-answer session in a welcoming public library setting.
Explore English and Welsh genealogy through a recorded learning session on wills, death, burial, and probate records, followed by discussion with fellow family history enthusiasts.
Explore English and Welsh genealogy through a recorded learning session on wills, death, burial, and probate records, followed by discussion with fellow family history enthusiasts.
Explore English and Welsh genealogy through a recorded learning session on wills, death, burial, and probate records, followed by discussion with fellow family history enthusiasts.
Learn about veterans’ benefits and support resources through an informal information table in the library lobby, with staff available to answer questions and connect local veterans to services.
Learn about veterans’ benefits and support resources through an informal information table in the library lobby, with staff available to answer questions and connect local veterans to services.
Learn about veterans’ benefits and support resources through an informal information table in the library lobby, with staff available to answer questions and connect local veterans to services.
Hands-on science experiments bring a spooky twist to an after-school program for elementary students. Young learners in grades K–5 can explore STEM through simple, seasonal activities.
Hands-on science experiments bring a spooky twist to an after-school program for elementary students. Young learners in grades K–5 can explore STEM through simple, seasonal activities.
Hands-on science experiments bring a spooky twist to an after-school program for elementary students. Young learners in grades K–5 can explore STEM through simple, seasonal activities.
Learn basic ukulele chords in a three-session beginner course designed for adults with little or no musical experience, then use them to play hundreds of popular songs. A limited number of loaner instruments may be available.
Learn basic ukulele chords in a three-session beginner course designed for adults with little or no musical experience, then use them to play hundreds of popular songs. A limited number of loaner instruments may be available.
Learn basic ukulele chords in a three-session beginner course designed for adults with little or no musical experience, then use them to play hundreds of popular songs. A limited number of loaner instruments may be available.
Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.
Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.
Explore practical, reliable ways to use artificial intelligence for genealogy, from transcribing historical documents and organizing research to summarizing records, writing family stories, and uncovering new insights.
Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore early STEM through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Expect playful, potentially messy activities designed for family participation.
Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore early STEM through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Expect playful, potentially messy activities designed for family participation.
Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore early STEM through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Expect playful, potentially messy activities designed for family participation.
Learn practical internet safety habits, recognize online threats, protect personal privacy, secure accounts and devices, and build stronger passwords in an adult digital literacy session.
Learn practical internet safety habits, recognize online threats, protect personal privacy, secure accounts and devices, and build stronger passwords in an adult digital literacy session.
Learn practical internet safety habits, recognize online threats, protect personal privacy, secure accounts and devices, and build stronger passwords in an adult digital literacy session.
Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
A beginner-friendly three-session course teaches adults with little or no musical experience to play basic ukulele chords and hundreds of popular songs, with a limited number of loaner instruments available.
A beginner-friendly three-session course teaches adults with little or no musical experience to play basic ukulele chords and hundreds of popular songs, with a limited number of loaner instruments available.
A beginner-friendly three-session course teaches adults with little or no musical experience to play basic ukulele chords and hundreds of popular songs, with a limited number of loaner instruments available.