The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is home to one of the nation’s top-ranked genealogy collections. The Library is hosting a variety of programs, including introductory classes and an in-depth look at the extensive print and online genealogy resources, during Family History Month. The month-long event begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Main Library (800 Vine St., Downtown Cincinnati).
Main Library Events
A Day with Genealogy Experts
Saturday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Take advantage of free one-on-one consultations provided by more than 20 experts with specializations ranging from ethnic genealogy to court records (noon–2 p.m.) and participate in guided tours of the Library resources. Join nationally acclaimed speaker and content creator for Genealogy Gems, Aimee Bowster Tennant, as she presents Have You Seen Me? Missing Persons and Proof of Parentage at 11 a.m. and Using Social Media to Break Through Brick Walls at 2 p.m.
Devou Roots: Discovering The Devou Family History at the Main Library
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m.
Tiffany Hoppenjans from the Library’s Genealogy & Local History Department shares her journey using Cincinnati Library resources to uncover the history of the family associated with some of Northern Kentucky’s most treasured historical and cultural resources.
Genealogy Lock-In
Saturday, Oct. 29, 6:30–11:30 p.m.
Join fellow genealogists for an after-hours research event. During the lock-in, five optional mini-tech instructional sessions will be offered. Pre-registration is required.
Library Branch Events
Introduction to Genealogy
Offered at three branch locations, this class helps beginners get started and those who have already explored reach the next level, focusing on “how-to” and online resources:
Mariemont Branch — 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6.
Westwood Branch — 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10.
Blue Ash Branch — 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24.
All programs are free and co-sponsored by the Hamilton County Genealogical Society. For more information call 513-369-6905 or visit www.CincinnatiLibrary.org.
