The Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library offers Branching Out classes at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State Street, Alton. Branching Out classes take place from 10:00-11:30 a.m.

April 13 – Social Media: Research Help, Sharing, and Collaborating

April 20 – Discussion Group

May 11 – Ancestry.com: Databases of Records, Maps, and Histories

May 18 – Discussion Group

June 8 – FamilySearch.org: Databases, Digitized Books and Microfilm, the WIKI

June 15 – Discussion Group

On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we gather around the fireplace, and each of us gets a chance to share family stories, photos, and projects. We just relax and listen when we don’t have anything to share. We learn from each other and have some laughs too!

Branching Out classes and discussion group meetings will continue throughout 2023 on the second and third Thursdays of each month.