JANUARY 11

7 Ways to Jumpstart Your Research

How do  genealogists “prime their pumps”?  This session offers a slew of sources, methods, fresh ideas, and case studies to recharge your innovation when you think both you and your opportunities are totally exhausted.

February 8

March 8

April 12

May 10

June 14

July 12

August 9

September 13

October 11

November 8

December 13 – Library Open House

2024 Topics

January 13 Beginner’s Guide to DNA testing for Genealogy

FEBRUARY 10

How Do I Keep All This Stuff Straight: Organizing Your Research
Don’t let the “stuff” of genealogy overwhelm your space or your computer files. Organized research can save you time and money and help guide you to the next big breakthrough!

MARCH 9

Citation for Beginners
Learning to write genealogical citations is part art, part science and potentially terrifying. Learn what important components to note while researching , and how to put them together while writing to subdue the panic and produce quality work.

APRIL 13

5 Tips for Deciphering Handwritten Documents
Reading handwritten documents can be one of the most challenging aspects of genealogical research. Learn 5 tips from a genealogical translator to help you make those hard to read words understandable.

MAY 11

Cemeteries, Symbols, and Caretakers – Stories in Stone (Cemetery Research)
Ever wonder what various gravestone symbols mean? Is everything “set in stone” completely accurate? We will “walk through” cemeteries all over the country with tips on how to use cemetery and associated records in your genealogy quest. 

JUNE 8

Hispanic How to do Mexican Research for Genealogy
This class is for anyone interested in doing Mexican genealogical research, and wants to find what they are looking for. We will cover the availability of resources, research strategies, and where to find help.

JULY 13

When the Records were “Burnt Up”
Bad news about records can often be overcome with persistence and flexibility. Put on your own discovery hat and create your treasure maps to lead you to the answers.

AUGUST 10

Dating Family Photographs 1900-1940
Do yo have a shoebox full of early 20th century family pictures with no labels indicating who the people were? Wouldn’t you like to learn how to analyze the photos systematically to pinpoint when they may have been taken? That’s what this session will teach you. Then you might be able to identify the mystery people whose names were lost with time.

SEPTEMBER 14

Bastrop County Cemeteries
Come learn more about the cemeteries in Bastrop County and how to find people you are looking for. 

OCTOBER 12

Understanding Family Migration Patterns
Moving from one location to another required a major change in living conditions. The choices that led to the decision to move, and the directions of movement are pivotal in understanding those ancestors. What might help you understand the migration choices your ancestors made? How can we develop strategies that force us to learn more about our family and find new people? Come find out!

NOVEMBER 9

NO MEETING – Veterans Day Events

DECEMBER 14

NO MEETING – OPEN HOUSE