
Family Roots & Research Lab
Explore genealogy through shared family stories, then use library computers and research resources with guidance from staff. Beginners and experienced family historians can connect, exchange discoveries, and get hands-on research help.
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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.

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.
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.

Explore library genealogy resources, share family stories, and contribute to a collaborative craft in an all-ages workshop centered on ancestry, memory, and connection across generations.

Explore library genealogy resources, share family stories, and contribute to a collaborative craft in an all-ages workshop centered on ancestry, memory, and connection across generations.
Explore library genealogy resources, share family stories, and contribute to a collaborative craft in an all-ages workshop centered on ancestry, memory, and connection across generations.

Trace family trees through genealogical sleuthing, research inspiration, and stories about the generations before us. This welcoming library gathering invites participants to explore ancestry and imagine their legacy as future ancestors.

Trace family trees through genealogical sleuthing, research inspiration, and stories about the generations before us. This welcoming library gathering invites participants to explore ancestry and imagine their legacy as future ancestors.
Trace family trees through genealogical sleuthing, research inspiration, and stories about the generations before us. This welcoming library gathering invites participants to explore ancestry and imagine their legacy as future ancestors.

Hands-on genealogy skill sharing focused on tracing family histories through historical records and different types of genealogical sources. A community discussion group for swapping research tips while exploring local history, broader societal changes, and family context.

Hands-on genealogy skill sharing focused on tracing family histories through historical records and different types of genealogical sources. A community discussion group for swapping research tips while exploring local history, broader societal changes, and family context.
Hands-on genealogy skill sharing focused on tracing family histories through historical records and different types of genealogical sources. A community discussion group for swapping research tips while exploring local history, broader societal changes, and family context.

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.

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.

Build practical digital confidence by completing online forms, adjusting computer settings, and managing system updates. This supportive, interactive class helps adult beginners strengthen everyday technology skills.

Build practical digital confidence by completing online forms, adjusting computer settings, and managing system updates. This supportive, interactive class helps adult beginners strengthen everyday technology skills.
Build practical digital confidence by completing online forms, adjusting computer settings, and managing system updates. This supportive, interactive class helps adult beginners strengthen everyday technology skills.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Practical discussions and open Q&A help Apple users explore device features, troubleshoot questions, and share knowledge. Topics vary, welcoming both curious beginners and experienced users.

Practical discussions and open Q&A help Apple users explore device features, troubleshoot questions, and share knowledge. Topics vary, welcoming both curious beginners and experienced users.
Practical discussions and open Q&A help Apple users explore device features, troubleshoot questions, and share knowledge. Topics vary, welcoming both curious beginners and experienced users.

Get practical help with resume writing, online job applications, interview practice, and job-search basics. This drop-in career support session helps job seekers build confidence and take their next steps.

Get practical help with resume writing, online job applications, interview practice, and job-search basics. This drop-in career support session helps job seekers build confidence and take their next steps.
Get practical help with resume writing, online job applications, interview practice, and job-search basics. This drop-in career support session helps job seekers build confidence and take their next steps.

Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.

Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.

Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.

Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.
Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.

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.

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.

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.
