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Q: Where can I find next month's classes?
A: We try to get them all up 4-5 weeks in advance here on the Classes Offered tab. In addition, they can always be found by browsing the EVENTS CALENDAR. Pro tip: Search for "Genealogy" in the Keyword box to try filtering down to only the Genealogy classes! Our classes are always listed in the Source each month, too, but due to space constraints, classes in the first week of the month are often full before the Source can even hit the shelves! That's why we suggest you keep an eye on this page.
Q: What happens if my class is postponed/canceled?
A: We will call and/or email each person as soon as we know about cancellations. In the event of inclement weather, technology malfunctions, or other unforeseeable circumstance, we try to give all of our participants as much notice as possible. If the class must be postponed, rest assured that your sign-up is safe until you let us know whether or not you can make the new date/time.
Q: What does "Join the Waitlist" mean?
A: We wish we could have room for every person who wants to attend our classes to do so, but sadly, we only have so many seats. So we've opened up a waitlist for the seats so that more people are able to join us. If a participant calls to cancel and you are next on the waitlist, you will automatically receive an email that you have been "bumped up" to the in-person or the virtual class list.
Q: What if I need to cancel my class seat?
A: Cancelling is as easy as calling (225) 231-3751 or emailing khurst@ebrpl.com to let us know. We will remove you from the class list and automatically offer that seat to someone on the waitlist. They appreciate your call!
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 Newsbank Historical Newspaper Archive
Wednesday November 13, 2024
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration is required.
If you would like to attend IN PERSON, register HERE
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s Advocate Historical Newspaper database is home to millions of pages of full scans of Baton Rouge and New Orleans newspapers dating from 1832. This class will teach you how to search and sort this large amount of information and uncover stories about the people, places and things in your ancestors’ community.
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.
All classes are held in the 2nd floor technology lab at the Main Library at Goodwood. Social distancing, sanitation, and safety guidelines will be followed for all classes. Masks are no longer mandatory, but you are welcome and invited to wear one if you so desire.
Participants in Genealogy classes often find it helpful to have an outline or notes to follow in class or to use afterward. Please print our Annotated Class Guides on the right column of the CLASSES ON DEMAND tab as needed and check for updates or changes.
Virtual participants will receive information, a "class key" (an individual hyperlink and/or password), any necessary paperwork or class guides, and instructions via email the night before class begins. If you are REGISTERED FOR A VIRTUAL CLASS AND DO NOT RECEIVE THIS EMAIL BEFORE CLASS, please call (225) 231-3751 or email genealogy@ebrpl.com for help!