Are you a genealogy newbie? There is help for you at the library! Look for these books for some tips on how to get started. Don’t forget to ask a librarian if you need more help, and join us for genealogy programs at AAPLD. View our events calendar, and search for “genealogy” to find upcoming programs. Organize Your Genealogy : […]
Look for these memoirs at the library. You will be fascinated by these personal stories of genealogy and family history. The Stranger in My Genes: A Memoir by William C. Griffeth Not My Father’s Son: A Memoir by Alan Cumming Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, […]
Do you have any research goals for the upcoming year? My #1 goal is to become better organized with my genealogy files, so I have more time to focus on actual genealogy research. If you are like me, you know where everything is, but nobody else alive could find anything or even make sense out of your piles of genealogy […]
Look for these genealogy reads at the library, and discover how DNA might be used to find connections to family. The Forever Witness : How DNA and Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder by Edward Humes Npe*: A Story Guide for Unexpected DNA Discoveries (*a non-paternity event – when ‘dad’ is not… your biological father) by Leanne Hay Your DNA […]
Registration is open for October and November Genealogy Programs! Click program names to register. Finders/Keepers Genealogy Club – A Genealogy Interest Group Join us each month at Finders/Keepers Genealogy Club to explore genealogy topics and resources, and to get help with your family research. Thursday, October 13: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Online or in-person at Harnish Main Beginning Polish Genealogy Explore […]
October is Polish American Heritage Month. Here at Algonquin Area Public Library, we’re planning some special events to celebrate the culture and contributions of Polish people, throughout our history. Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eastgate Branch. Celebrate and learn about Polish heritage with stories, performances, food and fun, at this family-friendly event. For activities marked with an […]
Why wait for January to make a fresh start? September is National Self-Improvement Month, a time to reflect on yourself, set new goals, and try new things. Here at AAPLD, we’re all about helping you find what’s fresh, fun and yes, FREE! All you need is a library card! Don’t have one? Good news, September is also National Library Month. […]
Genealogy is a very rewarding hobby, and with the help of library resources, you can find and add ancestors to your tree. But, how do you begin? These 4 tips will get you off to a quick start on your family tree: Keep it simple Begin with a basic paper pedigree/tree form and fill in basic information. You can always […]
After the long 72-year waiting period, family researchers finally have access to the 1950 Federal Census. Learn more about using this resource for genealogy. We will be hosting a webinar with Lisa Louise Cooke, and she will guide us through the 1950 Census. The May 17th webinar was cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control, but the program will be […]
The excitement is real for genealogy fans. On April 1st, the 1950 Census was released by the National Archives. The 1950 census is available to browse at the National Archives website: https://www.archives.gov/research/census/1950 This census is not yet fully indexed, but there is a search engine for the AI (machine) index- it’s kind of like OCR for handwriting, so you can […]
