Inheritance, A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity and Love book talk

Inheritance, by Dani Shapiro, will be the Kiel Library’s November title for book discussion. Inheritance is a book about secrets–secrets within families, kept out of shame or self-protectiveness; secrets we keep from one another in the name of love. It is the story of a woman’s urgent quest to unlock the story of her own identity. It’s about DNA. Discussions are scheduled for Monday November 25 at 7 pm and Tuesday November 26 at 1 pm. Interested readers get copies of the book from the library and then attend whichever discussion is most convenient for them. This book talk goes in tandem with a DNA class held on November 11 at KPL.

Inheritance, A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity and Love book talk

Inheritance, by Dani Shapiro, will be the Kiel Library's November title for book discussion. Inheritance is a book about secrets–secrets within families, kept out of shame or self-protectiveness; secrets we keep from one another in the name of love. It is the story of a woman’s urgent quest to unlock the story of her own identity. It's about DNA. Discussions are scheduled for Monday November 25 at 7 pm and Tuesday November 26 at 1 pm. Interested readers get copies of the book from the library and then attend whichever discussion is most convenient for them. This book talk goes in tandem with a DNA class held on November 11 at KPL.

General Genealogy Class- Discovering and Sharing Your Family Story

General Genealogy Class- This class/presentation will focus on the purpose of genealogy, how to begin, what stories to collect and tell. It will give a fun overview and answer many questions. This is not your average genealogy class.

Exciting DNA Updates for Genealogy

People have been studying genealogy for about as long as there have been people – remember all those “begat”s in the Bible? – but these days something has been added: Genetics. The sharp fall in cost and rise in effectiveness of genetic testing, an increase in our understanding of humanity’s genetic history, and the spread of online databases and commercial sites allowing easy comparison has expanded the search for ancestors way beyond dusty books and records. So we wondered: How has this affected what sometimes is called America’s most popular hobby? Kiel Public Library presents a refresher class in DNA and genealogy. Learn about updates in tests and the amazing advances in genetic genealogy. In this class, we'll do an update on tests available, talk about information gleaned from each of the major tests and a then talk about how forensic genealogy works. This class is offered in tandem with Kiel Public Library's November Book Talk selection, Inheritance by Dani Shapiro, a real life story of family secrets and the use of DNA to find answers to many genealogical questions. See other events for the book talk info.

This is a general work day on a Monday afternoon. Research assistants will be there to help you work on brick walls and special problems. This event will be cancelled in the event of bad winter weather. Make sure to check Facebook and/or schrc.org for any cancellations.

Mapping the Course for Your Great Ancestral Hunt

A successful hunting trip requires a sound knowledge of the terrain and having the right equipment. This lesson covers: Genealogy, or family history, as a pastime What is a family group record? Criteria of a good computer program for organizing family history Embellishments of a computer program you won't want to live without How do I know if someone is already looking for my family? How do I know if someone has already published a book on my family? And Where do I begin? Call 920.467.4667 to register. $15 members, $20 non-members.

Finding and Using Church Records

Church records contain information about births, marriages, deaths, baptisms, and christenings. Prior to the 1800s (when many Western countries began taking censuses), church records are often the most reliable documentation of major life events. In addition to providing names and dates, church records can reveal relationships between people and depict a family’s status in the community. This class will teach you what to look for, where to find those records and how to use the records that are available. Please call 920.467.4667 to register. $15.00 for members/$20.00 non-members.

Genealogy Classes

Q: Using Ancestry.com and Family Search.org

In this class we will explore using both Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org and discuss the difference. Ancestry.com is the largest private online genealogy database. It allows users to create virtual family trees to trace their lineage, and get "hints" about who else could be their ancestors. It also contains historical records that can be connected to family members and used as genealogical evidence. Some of the features of Ancestry.com requires a paid subscription and some features are free. FamilySearch.org is one of the largest and most trusted websites for genealogical research for several reasons. As many may already know, this site is run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This site is completely free for all to use, whether they are members of the LDS Church or not. With over 100 years of experience collecting and preserving records, the LDS Church created a website to digitize their vast collection, which grows daily due to worldwide digitization projects (indexing) manned by an international army of volunteer indexers working from home. Location to be determined. This is a rescheduled event. Call 920.467.4667 to register. $15 members, $20 non-members.

April 2020

Cancelled – Mastering Online Newspapers Resources

Will be rescheduled. There are numerous newspapers sites that could be ...

13 Apr

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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May 2020

Using Ancestry.com and Family Search.org

In this class we will explore using both Ancestry.com and ...

11 May

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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