Genealogy 101 Workshop
Curious about your family history but don't know where to start researching? Join us for a Geneology 101 Workshop with expert help for those who want to begin or to improve genealogy research skills. We'll learn best practices for beginning family history research, the basics of creating a family tree, how to craft research questions, and a plan to answer those questions. See demonstrations of various research techniques based on personal examples.
Emphasis will be placed on genealogy resources available through the Cumberland County Library databases and collections. The last part of the program will be a workshop format for participants to begin work on their own genealogy research with the assistance of the presenter. You will need to bring a laptop or iPad to participate in the workshop part of the program.
Our presenter, Beth Transue, coordinates information literacy at Messiah University's Murray Library. Genealogy has become a personal passion, and she co-founded Thistle Genealogy Services. Beth has presented genealogy topics to Messiah University, Messiah Lifeways Pathways Institute, and the PA Library Association.
Location: The Learning and Book Sale Center at 45 W. Allen St., Mechanicsburg
Registration: Please register online for this program.
Questions? Email Joelene or call 766-0171.
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2nd Floor Meeting Room
