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Genealogy: Classes Offered

Genealogy resources.

Researching Female Ancestors

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

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

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.

Genealogy Brown Bag Lunch

 

Genealogy Brown Bag Lunch Series

 

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.

Genealogy Graduation

Graduation Returns! 

East Baton Rouge Parish Library Genealogy is reintroducing its certification program with a special event scheduled for

March 8, 2025, National Genealogy Day.

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.