Hello from the Sargeant Memorial Collection at Norfolk Public Library!
We have some exciting classes and events coming to Norfolk, Virginia in the next few months!
All of our events are free and open to all! We do require pre-registration on our Eventbrite page: http://nplsmc.eventbrite.com
If you have any questions, please call (757) 431-7429 or e-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:>.
September 2018
Beginning Genealogy 101
September 22, 2018 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Meeting Room 118
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek, 1425 Norchester Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
https://goo.gl/maps/YxjXZFcJKVR2
Class description: Learn the basic tools and resources you need to research your family's history.
Note: Space is limited to 40 per class.
October 2018
3rd Annual Genealogy Conference at Slover Library
Genealogy Bootcamp: Keeping Your Ancestors in Formation
October 13, 2018 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Slover Library, 235 East Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
https://goo.gl/maps/r9qeUBp1hm62
Description: Presented by the Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, and the Virginia Beach Genealogical Society.
Conference sessions will cover topics like beginning to advanced genealogy, military records, census records, lineage societies, digitizing family photographs, and how to preserve your personal archives.
Visit our vendor hall for a variety of helpful genealogy resources or visit our Brickwall Chats Lounge to join discussions and seek advice about your more hidden ancestors!
Intermediate Genealogy 201
October 27, 2018 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Meeting Room 118
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek, 1425 Norchester Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
https://goo.gl/maps/YxjXZFcJKVR2
Class description: Learn tips and strategies to overcome common stumbling blocks faced by genealogists.
Note: Space is limited to 40 per class.
November 2018
African-American Genealogy
November 3, 2018 10:15AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Meeting Room 118
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek, 1425 Norchester Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
https://goo.gl/maps/YxjXZFcJKVR2
Class description: Learn basic strategies and resources to find your African American roots.
Note: Space is limited to 40 per class.
African-American Genealogy
November 17, 2018 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room 118
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek, 1425 Norchester Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
https://goo.gl/maps/YxjXZFcJKVR2
Class description: Learn basic strategies and resources to find your African American roots.
Note: Space is limited to 40 per class.
December 2018
Genealogical Databases and Websites
December 8, 2018 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: 2nd Floor Technology Lab
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek, 1425 Norchester Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504
https://goo.gl/maps/YxjXZFcJKVR2
Class description: Learn to use Ancestry.com and other online databases and websites.
Note: Space is limited to 15 per class.
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Learn more about the Sargeant Memorial Collection at Norfolk Public Library here: www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/local-history-genealogy/<http://www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/local-history-genealogy/>
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