Is one of your new year goals to learn more about your family’s history? Orange County Library System is a great resource for your genealogy research offering a full slate of events each month. We’re pleased to bring you the schedule each month here on our blog. For more information about the these events and all OCLS has to offer, visit OCLS.org.
Introduction to the West Oaks Branch & Genealogy Center
Virtual
Thursday, January 2, Noon
Explore the library’s comprehensive resources and services to assist you with your family history research.
Building Your Family Tree on Ancestry.com
Virtual
Tuesday, January 7, 1 p.m.
Uncover the full range of tools and resources Ancestry.com provides to help you build your family tree online.
Evidence Explained Study Group
Virtual
Wednesdays, January 8–22, 6:30 p.m.
This study group focuses the role of evidence and citation in genealogical research as outlined in Evidence Explained 4th Edition, Chapters 1–3.
Sunday Morning Genealogy
Virtual
Sunday, January 12, 11 a.m.
Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and join us for this Sunday morning genealogy hangout. Feel free to ask any type of genealogy question or propose a genealogy discussion topic.
Effective Search Strategies on Ancestry.com
Virtual
Tuesday, January 14, 1 p.m.
Discover how to get the most out of your searches on Ancestry Library Edition and Ancestry.com.
Finding Your Roots: Census Records
Virtual
Thursday, January 16, Noon
Build a solid foundation for your genealogy research with this series. This week, dive into census records and discover how to use census data effectively to advance your family history research.
Maximizing Research on FamilySearch.org
Virtual
Tuesday, January 21, 1 p.m.
FamilySearch.org is an extensive, free resource for family history research. Discover effective navigation strategies and techniques to leverage its vast collections and tools.
Finding Your Roots: Vital Records
Virtual
Thursday, January 23, Noon
Build a solid foundation for your genealogy research with this series. This week’s focus is on vital records – births, marriages and deaths – crucial details for your family history.
Finding Your Roots: Genealogy 101
West Oaks Branch
Monday, January 27, 11 a.m.
Virtual
Thursday, January 9, Noon
Curious about your family history but don’t know where to begin? This session introduces key genealogical terms, techniques and resources to help you start your research journey.
Organizing Your Family History Research
Virtual
Tuesday, January 28, 1 p.m.
Enhance your genealogy research with effective organization. Learn strategies to manage your documents and conduct research in a structured, methodical way.
Global Genealogy: England & Wales
Virtual
Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 p.m.
Discover essential resources, tips and strategies for locating records in your ancestors’ home countries.
Finding Your Roots: Land Records
Virtual
Thursday, January 30, Noon
Build a solid foundation for your genealogy research with this series. This week covers land records: explore deeds, mortgages and the differences between metes-and-bounds and public land states.
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