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.