Special Event - A Day with the Photo Detective, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Back by popular request, Maureen Taylor will present four lectures at a full-day seminar. Download the registration flier. Visit our event site for full information and registration.

Summer Extended Hours – Starting June 14, 2012, and continuing every Thursday through August, the library will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Informal discussions will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Learn more at the blog.

Writing Your Family History: Start Now! – Course starts Saturday, July 7, 2012. Four 5-hour sessions through October. Register online.

Summer Series – Seven week course, Best Genealogy Websites: Tricks & Tips, starts Thursday, July 19, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Download the information flier. Register online.

Research Tour – Join us for our biennial trip to the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston, September 23-30, 2012. For more information, download the tour flier. Register online.

June/July 2012 - flier of events attached. See the two month schedule.

YouTube - The 1940 U.S. Census will give us a wealth of unique information about our families. Watch the newest Jones/Reese video and visit our YouTube channel.

1940 Census Indexing – CGS is part of the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project. Can you help? Register online at The1940census.com/society.

Insider's Guide to California Genealogy - This unique laminated reference card of essential Golden State resources is where you'll find everything you need to get started on finding your California ancestors.  Order Here.

Raking the Ashes - 2nd edition - This highly praised guide has been substantially updated to include new records and information. Now available for purchase!.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

First Saturday Free 

Walking Tour - Sunday, June 3, 2012, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Mountain View Cemetery, 5000 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland.

Special Event - Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., A Day with the Photo Detective, Maureen Taylor. Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, California 94549.

Book Repair Committee - Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Open House & Dessert Bar - Thursday, June 14, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Summer Extended Evening Hours Begins.

Presentation - Saturday, June 16, 2012, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., On the Street Where We Live.

RootsMagic Special Interest Group - Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Discussion - Thursday, June 21, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Using Census Records and the 1940 Census.

Discussion - Thursday, June 28, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Stump the Panel.