Genealogy Classes & Resources
Upcoming Classes:
Genealogy One-to-One Consultation (in person)
MON, MAR 27
Learning Lab
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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1:00-2:30 p.m
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2:30-4:00 p.m.
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Schedule an hour and a half time block to consult with the instructor. Bring your research and questions. Together we will search for resources and databases to answer your questions. After your Scheduled Personal Tutor/Consultation time, you may continue to work in the computer lab and use the available free databases.
Internet Archives & Reclaim the Records
WED, APR 5
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Learning Lab
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Books, articles, microfilm and more are available on this free international library database. Instruction will include how to create your personal library, print and document the sources which you find. A bonus is attached to this database: Reclaim the Records. This is a wonderful resource for many states where records have been blocked such as New York, New Jersey, and Missouri.
Historic Books & Media
WED, APR 19
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Learning Lab
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You have found your records on Ancestry, but is there more to the story? There are thousands of historic books which include biographies and specific details about early pioneers and settlements. Instruction will include how to properly download, archive, and print the stories you find in Internet Archives, Open Books, and Google websites.
Family Tree Maker Support (for ALTA BRANCH patrons only)
WED, APR 26
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Online via Zoom
(sign up information available soon)
If you own the Family Tree Maker database and at times forget how to merge duplicate entries, add sources, publish reports and export trees, this class is for you. Personal assistance on your individual problems will be provided. You bring the questions and problems. Goal: You will be able to correct problems and errors in your database or learn more about data entry. This program is a stand alone program which you purchase for your computer. It syncs with Ancestry, prints documents, and more. If you do not own it, come and learn more before buying.
Ancestry Workshop: Learn how to successfully navigate the Ancestry Library Edition database
WED, MAY 10
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Learning Lab
(sign up information available soon)
There are multiple ways to search Ancestry. The most difficult task is how to narrow down the "hits" which you receive and decide if the result is for your ancestor. The card catalog, filters, family trees have been fined tuned and will be discussed. Tools which allow you to print and report errors will be demonstrated. If you are experienced, returning to Ancestry research, or a beginner, this class is for you. Workshop time is built into the class. Bring your family tree, research, and questions. Individual assistance will be provided. Laptops are available or you may bring your own computer.
Learn how to use the State and Federal census
MON, MAY 15
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Learning Lab
(sign up information available soon)
The census provides a wealth of information about your family, their neighbors, and their heritage. Mortality, agriculture and special state census will be discussed. Do not overlook those “untold stories” which can be found in census records. Birth, death, and marriage records as well as Revolutionary War Pensioners can be found in the census. These are all available at the Teton County Library on Ancestry to all patrons. Bring your own computer or use one of the laptops available in the Learning Lab. Work time is included so bring your family tree and questions.
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Staff Picks
- Historic Map Works is an extensive digital map collection, with more than 400,000 high-resolution, full-color historic maps.
- Proquest Historical Newspapers are historical newspapers that provide genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
- U.S. History in Context covers themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present.