Welcome back to the library! Beginning April 3, CGS is returning to most of its pre-pandemic policies and procedures. Eventbrite reservations will no longer be needed to visit the library during its open hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm and on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 am to 4 pm. We’d appreciate it if you email [email protected] the night before to let us know you’re coming! (NOTE: Visits are free for members. Non-members can pay the $5 fee at time of the visit or join and have the fee applied to membership cost.)
Wednesdays, 11am & 7pm: “Tips & Talk” at Oakland FamilySearch Center Join CGS volunteers in person every Wednesday for these fun, free, informal discussions on various tips and tools for genealogy research. Click the link to see weekly topics. Pre-registration is appreciated.
Our April event include a special Zoom presentation:
Elizabeth Hodges
Sat., April 29: Uncover Your Family’s Story Using the Periodical Source Index (PERSI). Elizabeth Hodges, senior librarian at the Allen County Public Library’s world-renowned Genealogy Center, gives this overview of PERSI, a valuable tool for family history research.
The following recorded talks are still available online:
Organize Your Family History Research by Linda Okazaki (Available until April 1).
Why They Left, Where They Went, and What Their Journeys Can Reveal by Pam Vestal (Available until April 11).
San Francisco Irish in the late 1800’s: The Story of My Great-Grandparents by Maureen Hanlon (Available until April 16).
1st Saturday, April 1: Intro to Genealogy – 1st Saturday Free! Overview and Focused Topics. This month: Organizing Your Family History Work.
2nd Saturday, April 8: CGS Monthly Board Meeting.
2nd Wednesday, April 12: CGS Member Roundtable. Contact Lisa Gorrell [email protected] or Jacqueline Henderson [email protected].
3rd Saturday, April 15: Family Tree Maker SIG
4th Monday, April 24: DNA Skills SIG. Contact Mark McLaren [email protected]
4th Wednesday, April 26: Roots Magic SIG
And don’t forget:
We are delighted to announce our 2023 Salt Lake City Research Trip, October 9-14! Registration is now open: 2023 Salt Lake City Research Trip Registration.
Links
Events: https://www.californiaancestors.org/events-and-education/
SIGs: https://www.californiaancestors.org/special-interest-groups-for-members/
Calendar: Google calendar
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