Upcoming Events

Format: 06/07/2023
Format: 06/07/2023

Program sites are accessible. With at least two weeks' notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Call 314-994-3300 or contact us.

By registering and participating in the Library’s virtual program, you understand that the video and audio content is streamed to other participants if your microphone or video camera are on. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian’s permission to participate and anyone age 9 or younger must have direct adult supervision for the duration of the program.

10
Jun

Using the St. Charles County Historical Society Website as Your Gateway to St. Charles County History

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thornhill Branch

Sponsored by the St. Louis Genealogical Society. Did you know that St. Charles was Missouri’s first capital city? That Daniel Boone and Lewis and Clark have ties to the city? The history of St. Charles goes back hundreds of years, and the society’s website may help you discover your own ancestors’ stories. Through examples of his personal research, Greg Hilton, member of the SCCHS, will show how using the society’s website can point you to some amazing original records. Adults.

12
Jun

Virtual Program: Beginning Genealogy Research

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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If you have little or no research experience, this is the class for you. Learn about the genealogical research process, the many resources available through History and Genealogy at the St. Louis County Library, and how to get started. Adults. Registration required. Participants will receive Zoom information via email immediately after registering.

21
Jun

Who Was John Gergen? Reconstructing the Life of a German-Hungarian Immigrant

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Oak Bend Branch

Sponsored by the St. Louis Genealogical Society German Special Interest Group. Presented by Benjamin Moore, PhD, professor emeritus, Fontbonne University
John Gergen, a German born in Hungary, died in St. Louis in 1935, having lived a working class life. Dr. Moore wrote a book on this boy after finding his schoolwork, and in detailing John’s life, he discovered a rich social history of the south St. Louis neighborhoods in which John lived.
Adults.

29
Jun

Beginning Genealogy for African American Researchers

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Lewis & Clark Branch
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Do you want to research your African American family but don’t know where to start? This class will teach you the basics of genealogical research including resources available in History and Genealogy at St. Louis County Library. After the class we will have time available to get you started on your own research.
Adults. Registration required.

8
Jul

Safety Online

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thornhill Branch

Sponsored by the St. Louis Genealogical Society. There are definite steps and procedures you can implement to have a safer experience when using your computer and smart/mobile phone. This presentation will explore email safeguards, internet browsing, texting, protecting personal information, password management, and software suggestions. Adults.

13
Jul

Virtual Program: SLCL Databases for Genealogy Research

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Discover the wide variety of databases for genealogy research that can be used for free at the library and at home with your St. Louis County Library card. Adults. Registration required. Participants will receive Zoom information via email immediately after registering.

24
Jul

Virtual Program: STL Genealogy: Researching Your St. Louis Ancestors

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Learn where to find resources and records for ancestors who lived in St. Louis, including marriage records, church books, directories, death registers and more. Adults Registration required. Participants will receive Zoom information via email immediately after registering.

27
Jul

Beginning Genealogy Research

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Weber Road Branch
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If you have little or no research experience, this is the class for you. Learn about the genealogical research process, the many resources available through History and Genealogy at the St. Louis County Library and how to get started.