Heritage Quest Research Library Basic Scandinavian Research

Basic Scandinavian Research Any genealogical research needs to be based on an understanding of the history, culture, geography, language, and resources of the area. This presentation will introduce these subjects for the Scandinavian countries – Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.  Some of the unique factors involved in Scandinavia include the use of patronymics, religion, geography, and history.  The three countries have much in common, but some differences will be highlighted. Diana Crisman Smith began researching her family in childhood, and has been researching, speaking, writing, and teaching for over 4 decades. She has published numerous magazine articles, a newspaper column, and is the author of 3 books.   When: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: ZOOM ONLY
Price: $20 members 
           $25 non-members Sign-up and Payment:
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Be sure to sign in as a member to receive the discount. 
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Surrey Libraries Upcoming Events

Old pocket watch on the old photos

Historical Photo Detective:  Roadshow!

ONLINE

Friday, April 12

10:00am to 12:00pm, PST

Old photos are full of clues if you know how to read the evidence.  Join The Photo Detective Maureen Taylor and learn how to date and place old family photos.  An entertaining, informative, and popular program! (This program had to be rescheduled from its original February date due to unforeseen circumstance. It is still open for registrations.)  Free.  Registration required – familyhistory@surrey.ca or call 604-598-7328 to register.

We will be using Microsoft Teams (much like Zoom) for this online program.  Registered participants will receive a confirmation upon registration, and then the online link a day or two before the program.

https://www.surreylibraries.ca/events/historical-photo-detective-roadshow?eventdate=2024-04-12%2010%3A00%3A00%20

Online Research for Ancestors in Poland, Prussia, and Pommern

ONLINE

Friday, June 7

11:00am to 12:00pm, PST

The ability to search for birth, marriage and death records in regions now in Poland, Prussia, and Pommern has enabled research most of us never thought possible. However, to many, these resources are a perplexing maze of random searches.  This presentation will provide a brief overview of the large, free Szukajwarchiwach database.  This powerful database offers data from the Program for the Registration of Records from Parish and Civil Registration Offices (PRADZIAD), which collects information on genealogical materials kept in the state archives. Scans of archive materials from other cultural institutions are also included. These records encompass many Polish, German and Jewish residents.  A handout with links, basic word list, and suggestions of additional resources will be provided as a pdf.  Free.  Registration required – familyhistory@surrey.ca or call 604-598-7328 to register.

Our presenter, Sigrid Pohl Perry, Ph.D., worked with archives and special collections at Northwestern University Library for 40 years until retiring in 2020. A member of the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe (SGGEE) since 2003, Sigrid has served on the Board of Directors; been actively involved in Lublin Project indexing; and given various presentations at SGGEE Conventions, the International German Genealogy Partnership, and a local Illinois Family History Center. 

We will be using Microsoft Teams (much like Zoom) for this online program.  Registered participants will receive a confirmation upon registration, and then the online link a day or two before the program.

https://www.surreylibraries.ca/events/online-research-ancestors-poland-prussia-and-pommern?eventdate=2024-06-07%2011%3A00%3A00%20

Carmen Merrells, BA, MLIS | Information Services Librarian

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Cloverdale Branch, Family History Department

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Discover something new at Surrey Libraries!

Surrey Libraries recognizes that our work takes place on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories of the SEMYOME (Semiahmoo),  q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations and on the ancestral and traditional territory of the sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen) First Nation.

Heritage Quest Research Library GRAND OPENING

GRAND OPENING! You’re ALL Invited! Please join us as we celebrate the re-opening of our Library.  
We have much to be thankful for and to celebrate!
Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce VIP ribbon cutting at
9:00 AM Thursday, April 4, 2024
OPEN HOUSE
April 4,5,6 from 10 AM to 4 PM  We are located at 2102 East Main Ave, Suite 105, in the Linden Park complex in Puyallup.   The stacks are waiting for you.
In each of our rooms we have space for you to sit and browse the collection.  The classroom allows us the opportunity to participate in our classes in person or watch from home via ZOOM. Join us for; Refreshments, Tours, Door Prizes, Book Sale, Discounts, Meet our Staff, Ask Questions, Class Sign-up, Search for Lost Relatives
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98372-3205

Grays Harbor Genealogical Society Genealogy Cafes

The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society is partnering with multiple other genealogy and lineage groups to offer Genealogy Cafés at the Ocean Shores and Hoquiam Libraries.

Tue, Apr 23, 2024, from 11 am – 3 pm

Ocean Shores Library

Tue., Apr 23, 2024, from 10 am – 2 pm

Hoquiam Timberland Library

Wed, Apr 24, 2024, from 11 am – 3 pm

Ocean Shores Library

Thu, Apr 25, 2024, from 11 am – 3 pm

Ocean Shores Library

Work one-on-one by appointment with a volunteer to begin building your family tree.  Call or Text Carrie at (206) 276-7889 to schedule an appointment time. 

Regards,

Debbie Stiles-Lusk

Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA

360-624-6258, debbie.stileslusk@gmail.com

Heritage Quest Research Library Finding Female Ancestors

Finding Female Ancestors Uncover more history of the women in your family. Researching women can be difficult as records are so often few.  In this presentation you will hear ideas for helping you discover more about their lives.   M. Diane Rogers has a lifelong interest in local and women’s history and is a Past President and Past Editor of the British Columbia Genealogical Society. She speaks on a wide variety of family history topics, from DNA to “Shocking Genealogy Resources.” She teaches genealogy classes year-round and facilitates the Vancouver and Scandinavian genealogy groups in B.C. 
She is active on social media and blogs at “CanadaGenealogy” or “Jane’s Your Aunt.”
  When:  Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:    11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where:  ZOOM
Cost: $20 Members $25 Non-members Sign-up & Payment:
Go to hqrl.com and click on the HQRL Store
Be sure to sign in as a member to receive the discount. The boxes have been emptied, the bookshelves are full and we are almost ready to open.  We need your help and support.  Are you able to give a few hours a week as a volunteer?  In the interim from the fire we have lost some of our volunteer help.  If you can help, give us a call at 253-863-1806
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Black Genealogy Cafes

Black Genealogy Cafés 

Saturday, March 23, 2024, 1:00pm–3:00pm

SkywayEvent location: Skyway

Who are your people? What is your family story? How do you start building your family tree? Join members of the Black Genealogy Research Group of Seattle and find out! Get one-to-one help learning about your family history in a friendly space. Please bring your questions and laptop or tablet. Light refreshments will be provided.

Register for Black Genealogy Cafés on 03-23-2024Registration required (27 spots remaining)Register for event

Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society Historic Everett part 2

Join us at the SVGS Library for a free presentation followed by our monthly meeting. Everyone is welcome!

Tuesday, March 12th at 1:00 PM

Presentation: Everett Historical Riverside Mills & Industries

Location: SVGS Library – 6111 188th PL NE, Arlington, WA

Guest Speaker: Neil Anderson of Historic Everett

Neil will be back in person (not available on Zoom) to take us on another tour of old Everett. Last year his presentation took us on a tour of of the numerous mills that once lined the Everett waterfront. This time he will take us on an expedition of the riverside mills and industries when the town was known as “The City of Smokestacks”. Images will be shown of the many prominent companies that lined the Snohomish River from North Everett south to Lowell. Sit back and enjoy the journey down memory lane.

There will be a short break after the presentation with refreshments prior to the monthly meeting.