Genealogy Basics Boot Camp Saturday, December 6 |1 PM-2:30 PM Interested in your family history, but not quite sure where to start? Found some information, but need to know what else is available? Join the boot camp for an exercise in genealogical research resources! This session focuses on starting genealogical research by examining basic tools, such as the pedigree chart, and basic research strategies. Learn about the different genealogical materials available to researchers and how they lead to other sources. Reservations required. Please call 832-393-2600. Adults/Teens.
Clayton Library's Featured Event: Clayton Library Presents "Home for the Holidays"- former staff member Charlene Wilson returns to present the following class:
Weather events would have affected your ancestors' lives in some way. Accounts may not mention your ancestor by name but it is the accounts of the events that you are looking for. How did weather change their lives?
Learn about the vast resources and how to efficiently utilize genealogical research materials housed at the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research. No reservations needed, meet at the Information Desk in the library. Adults/Teens.
Additional Information about Clayton Library
Hours of operation: Sunday and Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
To search the Houston Public Library catalog for Clayton's materials, choose the "Advanced Search" option here: https://halan.sdp.sirsi.net/client/hou, then limit your search by library to Clayton Library Center for Genealogical research.
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