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 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 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!

January 11 – Let’s Set Goals and Plan Our Research
January 18 – Discussion Group

February 8 – Photos and Important Papers: Organize and Preserve Them
February 15 – Discussion Group

March 14 – Family Trees and Organizing our Digital Files
March 21 – Discussion Group

Branching Out classes and discussion group meetings will continue throughout 2024 on the second and third Thursdays of each month.

For more information or to register, please call (618) 462-0677, ext. 2892, or email genealogy@haynerlibrary.org.