Ancestry.com Class!

Patrons who use Ancestry.com at the IPL, or have their own Ancestry.com account can register for the Ancestry.com Class to pick up some tips and tricks for using the site. The class will be led by Tony Bengston, and begins at 6:30 PM on July 20th. This class is free and open to the public, but space is limited, so please register.

Genealogy At The IPL!

Starting February 28th, the Independence Public Library will be hosting a series of Genealogy Sessions in the Community Room. You can get the basics in Genealogy 101 this Saturday (Feb. 28th) with Tony Bengston, and take more specific courses in the month of March. You can view the entire collection of Genealogy Sessions by clicking here or by visiting the IPL Website. If you would like to register for Genealogy 101 or any of the other Genealogy Sessions, you can stop in at the library or give us a call at 334-2470. All courses are free, but registration is required.

Explore Ancestry.com With The IPL

Patrons who would like to dig into their family history, can look no further than the Independence Public Library. While you're at the IPL give Ancestry.com a try. It's free to access when you use the IPL's computers or WiFi. If you're not sure how to get started, or have your own account with Ancestry.com and would like to pick up some tips, sign up for our Ancestry.com Class with Tony Bengston. The class starts at 6:00 PM on December 8th. If you have any questions or would like to register, call us at 334-2470.

Dig Into The Past at The IPL

Patrons at the Independence Public Library are enjoying the fourth week of Jacquie McTaggart's Memoir Project. If you're still interested, it's not too late. There are two weeks left, and we've added an afternoon session. This week's afternoon session starts at 4:00 PM (September 22nd) Every week after will begin at 1:30 PM. It's never too late to register, just give us a call at 334-2470 or send us an e-mail.
If you're looking to dig a little farther into the past than your own history, try digging around in your family history. The IPL has some fresh tools and programs to help you out when you stop in.
First up, the Library Edition of Ancestry.com.

You'll find the link to this service on our website.

You must be in the library to access this service, but as long as you are using the IPL's computers or WiFi, Ancestry.com is available to you. You can also use EBSCO Host to search through past newspapers, magazines, and much more. (EBSCO Host can be accessed from home, stop in at the IPL for the login information.)

If you're still a little fuzzy on just how to research your family's history, try one of our up coming Genealogy Classes. (All six classes require individual registration.)

Beginning Genealogy and Using Census Records will be taught by Linda Greethurst on Sept. 27th
Genealogy Software and Internet Genealogy will be taught by Dennis Allen on Oct. 4th
Vital Records and Military Records will be taught by Theresa Liewer on Oct. 25th