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OLLI Exploring the Genealogical Society Library
Wednesday, April 15
OLLI Exploring the Genealogical Society Library  (Educational Opportunities)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
LLCGS 2900 O Street Lower Level
Explore the Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society's amazing resource library.  From books, periodicals, maps to local oral histories and online resources, the library can assist with your family research journey.  Guided by society members, you will have an opportunity to learn about what is available and receive hands-on experience with the materials.  Although the library specializes in local resources, there are also U.S. and International resources.
 
Register for the class through OLLI at https://olli.unl.edu/


Finding Ancestors in the Parish Books
Thursday, April 16
Finding Ancestors in the Parish Books  (Nordic Interest Group)
10:00 am
Zoom Virtual Session
Join us for more insights and research tips with Phyllis Ericson!
Discover the information recorded about your ancestors in church records.
Obtain helpful tips to read old script and decipher these records.
Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this supportive group will share valuable research experiences.
This is a Zoom-only session. Register now by clicking this link:  Register Here  
After registering, you will receive a link to join the meeting. 
Download: Finding Ancestors in Parish Books


Branches & Bytes Exploring AI in Genealogy
Saturday, April 18
Branches & Bytes Exploring AI in Genealogy  (COURTESY POSTING)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Midwest Genealogy Center 3440 S. Lee's Summit Road Independence, MO 64055
Join us for a full-day seminar exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming genealogy research.  Led by experts Steve Little and Mark Thompson, you'll learn practical, approachable ways to us AI to break through research brick walls, uncover patterns, tell richer family stories, and unlock hidden details in family photos--all through real-world examples and with no technical background required.
 
Sessions include:
Introduction to AI for Genealogists
Turning Family Facts into Stories with AI
Supercharging Your Genealogy Research with AI
Unlocking Hidden Details in Your Family Photos
 
Tickets will be $40 and include continental breakfast and lunch. Prize drawings will be held in the afternoon (must be present to win).
 
Learn more and register at mymcpl.org/SpringSeminar


Genealogy Social Hour
Wednesday, April 22
Genealogy Social Hour  (Discussion Group)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso, 17th and South streets, Lincoln
Join your fellow researchers for some coffee and genealogy chit-chat. 


Time Traveler's Writing Group
Friday, April 24
Time Traveler's Writing Group  (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"  
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? 
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members welcome.


What about DNA?
Saturday, April 25
What about DNA?  (Community Presentation)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bennett Martin Library Auditorium 136 S 14th Street
Program will be presented by LLCGS President Teresa Shane.
 
At the very root of our origins is our DNA, the small segments that come from our ancestors thousands of years ago to create the person we are now. This session described the commercially available types of DNA tests, how the tests determine your close and distant matches, and what to do with the tests results once you get them. Teresa, President of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Genealogical Society, will also discuss the cautions about DNA testing, privacy concerns, and the surprises testers may uncover.
 


FamilySearch Discussion Group
Sunday, April 26
FamilySearch Discussion Group  (Educational Opportunities)
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
LLCGS 2900 O Street Lower Level
LLCGS' Corinne Jacox hosts a FamilySearch session, which will include a short presentation followed by discussion and questions. Program will be in-person and via zoom.


Intro to FamilySearch
Wednesday, May 6
Intro to FamilySearch  (COURTESY POSTING)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Family Search Center 3000 Old Cheney Rd
Intro to FamilySearch: How to make FamilySearch work for you.
RSVP for the free class:  LincolnFHC@gmail.com
Class sizes are limited.


Time Traveler's Writing Group
Friday, May 8
Time Traveler's Writing Group  (Discussion Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
College View Church, 4801 Prescott Ave, Lincoln, NE, Church Board Room
Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"  
Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? 
This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories.
New members welcome.


Making Strong Records
Wednesday, May 13
Making Strong Records  (COURTESY POSTING)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Family Search Center 3000 Old Cheney Rd
Making Strong Records:  Sources, searching, and FamilySearch AI
RSVP for the free class:  LincolnFHC@gmail.com
Class sizes are limited.


Family Tree Maker Discussion Group
Thursday, May 14
Family Tree Maker Discussion Group  (Family Tree Maker Int. Group)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Zoom Virtual Session
LLCGS' Bob McQuistan is hosting an FTM session, which will include a short presentation followed by discussion and questions.  Questions can be submitted ahead of time to programs@llcgs.info.
 
Register in advance for this session by clicking on the link: FTM Session
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.