Please feel free to attend any in person session! Walk-ins welcome!
2024 - 2025
Class Schedule
Saturday 9:30am - 11:30am (In Person only)
Note: Handouts will only be available to download on this page the week before each class
Handouts also available in the members only area.
September 28
Getting Started in Genealogy
Learn the best way to get started on your family history (or what to do if you've already started).
by Sherri E. Dodd
October 26
More than Just Names: Census Records
Census records are one of the major sources of genealogical information and it's important to know how to make the most of this important source.
by Diane Piedt
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African-American Genealogy Research
How I used the 1700 to 1800 census to trace my ancestry back to their slave owners.
by Cathy Bell
November 16
Getting it on Record: Courthouses and Archives
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From Cradle to Grave: Church and Cemetery Records
Learn about two different sources for important genealogical information that may not be available anywhere else -- local courthouses and cemeteries.
by Diane Piedt
January 25
Starting at Home: Milwaukee Public Library
A spotlight on the special resources found at the Central Library in Milwaukee.
by Milwaukee Public Library Librarian - Jennifer Heidel
2025 HANDOUT available January 19-26
March 1
Don't Miss These - More Places to Find Records
Learn about the many ways that libraries can be useful to the family historian.
by Margaret Sandoval Skare
March 29
Historical Newspapers and Social Media for Genealogy
Explore the past through the wonderful material found in historic newspapers, and learn about social media apps to ask questions and make connections.
by Carol Genung
April 26
Starting Foreign Research
Learn how to find your Immigrant Ancestor's hometown and start researching records from the foreign homeland.
by Karen Jegen
May 17
DNA for Genealogy
Learn the basics of DNA testing and how it can help you find answers to your research questions.
by Carol Genung
June 28
"Is this My Guy?" - Don't Jump to Conclusions!
So you've been finding documents, collecting information --- but what does it all mean? Learn how to use the information you find as evidence to support a sound genealogical conclusion.
by Terri Cieslak