Genealogy: Researching Female Ancestors
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
2nd Floor Lab Tech Room
Registration is required.
If you would like to attend in person, click HERE.
This class will explore some common problems that arise when researching female ancestors. We will discuss research techniques, explore records created by women, and highlight resources to guide you in your genealogy research.
For more information, call 225-231-3751.
Introduction to Genealogy
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Meeting Room 102 (First Floor)
10:00am - 11:00am
Registration begins from 12/1/24 and ends 1/29/25.
If you would like to attend this class, please register HERE.
Start the journey of exploring your family's history with Introduction to Genealogy. This class explains how to conduct genealogical research, introduces the types of records used to track a family's history, explores online databases available through the library and explains how to read historical records to help you fill in the gaps in your family tree.
Leaving a Legacy: Writing Your Life Story
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Small Meeting Room 102
Registration is required. We cannot guarantee a seat if registration is not recorded. This class will be offered in-person only.
If you would like to attend, register HERE
Registration opens January 1, 2025 at 9am
Take the next step with your Genealogy by writing a book! Learn how to preserve your life story for future generations through self-publishing. This class will cover how to get started, tips and tricks to help you through the writing process, and how to self-publish.
Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Main Library at Goodwood
Conference Room 2B
Bring your own lunch and join a community of genealogist researchers for discussions on genealogy, research, and history.
Bring your questions! Bring your knowledge! AND BRING YOUR LUNCH!
No registration required.
Take 10 genealogy classes and you can become a certified EBRPL Genealogist (prior classes apply)! Look for the class schedule on our website and in the Source. For more information call 231-3751.