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Wednesday, May 3, 11 a.m.: “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. Preregistration requested. This week: “Got Questions?” Jane Lindsey is on hand to answer questions and discuss your various genealogical puzzles. Bring a lunch and hang out afterwards to use the library’s many resources, both online and off. Free.

Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m.: “Intro to Genealogy,” our monthly series. This week: Genealogy Basics. Free.

For a list of all upcoming events, see our Events page.

Don’t forget:
It’s not too early to start planning for the 2023 Salt Lake City Research Trip, October 9-14! Check the link for full description, price, and other details. There will be a discussion session on May 21 for all interested.

Library hours: We are now open by appointment Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please email [email protected] no later than 7 p.m. the night before to let us know you’re coming!

We are enjoying a good response to the weekly Wednesday “Tips & Talk” series at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. In weeks to come, you will hear from some of the volunteers who are leading these sessions. Today, some thoughts from Jane Lindsey, a former CGS president who launched “Tips & Talk” earlier this year.

Jane Lindsey here! I have been a CGS member for over 20 years., I have served as president; chaired many committees, and I was the local host committee chair for the NGS 2022 conference in Sacramento .

In 2018, before the pandemic happened, ten CGS members began volunteering at the Oakland Family History Center as a response to a request to lend our expertise to help patrons who visit the library. Many of
us enjoyed it so much that we are now volunteering weekly.

This year we initiated a pilot program in March called “Tips & Talk.” Every Wednesday classes are offered to library patrons and open to all, including CGS members. As well as opportunities to learn some new “tips and tricks” in genealogy, this is also a chance to meet in person, get reacquainted, and make new friends.

I hope you will look over the calendar and come to some of the sessions. And plan to bring your lunch then stay and use the many resources available. And there is FREE parking! I would be happy to answer any questions about the series and would love any suggestions you might have for future class topics. Email: Jane Lindsey

Monday, April 24: DNA Skills Special Interest Group, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Led by Mark McLaren. See details at the SIG page.

Wednesday, April 26: Our weekly “Tips and Talk”! 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Oakland FamilySearch Library. This week, Denise Plaskett discusses “What You Can Do with Your Autosomal DNA Test Results.” Come early or stay afterwards to explore the library’s databases, scanning and digitizing equipment, and many other resources! Free; preregistration requested. For details, click here.

Wednesday, April 26: RootsMagic Special Interest Group, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register, click here.

Friday, April 28: Mayflower Descendants Special Interest Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Let by Robert Trapp. See details at the SIG page.

For a list of all upcoming events, see our Events page.

Don’t forget:
It’s not too early to start planning for the 2023 Salt Lake City Research Trip, October 9-14! Check the link for full description, price, and other details.

Library hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations not required – but we’d appreciate a heads-up: please email [email protected] the night before to let us know you’re coming!