Genealogy Workshops Continue this Fall at Beaumont Library

Stop by Beaumont Library over the new few weeks and attend the continuing series of Family History workshops that follow up the well-attended "Beginning Genealogy" class held in September.

"Genealogy 201" will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9. This intermediate course will teach you how to use various genealogical databases, websites, and other resources, along with a review of genealogical software packages that can be used to record family tree information, put it on the web, etc.

"Family Trees for Teens" takes place at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16. Teens can fill the form, that we will provide in advance, with names, birth/death dates, and places, starting with themselves, then their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. They can bring the results to the workshop to see if they can dig deeper into their family history.

"ABC's of Genealogical DNA" will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23. This class will include a review of various genealogical DNA testing companies, the types of tests available, what can be learned from the testing, and how to analyze results, with real-life examples from library staff who have been specially tested for this specific program.

"Genealogy Show & Tell / Q & A" will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13. This workshop is a chance for you to share some of your family research findings and to bring in the genealogical question that is giving you the most trouble. Library staff and local experts will work together to try to come up with answers.

Beaumont Library, a California Special District independent of both city and county government, provides library services to Beaumont and Cherry Valley and is located at 125 E. Eighth Street in Beaumont. Call 951-845-1357 or visit bld.lib.ca.us for more information.