| November Happenings |
| Final Class of 2025 Thursday, November 6 Inspiring the Next Generation of Genealogists (Classroom & Zoom) 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Members $20/ Non-members $25 Presenter: Sue Schlichting, professional Genealogist and webmaster of Pursuing your Past.com Who’s going to take over the family history quest when you’re no longer able? Getting young people interested in their family history is important work. Learn creative ways to get youth involved in their own history search. |
| Sue Schlichting is a native Nebraskan who has over 30 years of research experience. She has expertise in Midwestern research with an emphasis in German and Swedish records and working with youth. Sue got her start in genealogy as a 4-H member. She enjoys sharing her passion for family history with young people through interactive experiences and tours. The “Family History Detective Roadtrip” was a popular workshop shared with teens across Kansas. |  |
| Sign-up and Payment: ZOOM Go to hqrl.com and go to HQRL Store (sign-in as member to get discount) In Person (8 only) Call HQRL – 253 863 1806 Or come to the library 2102 E Main St., Suite 105 Puyallup WA 98372 |
| !!!! IMPORTANT NOTICE !!!! Washington State has expanded its retail sales tax to include in-person classes, seminars, workshops, and other “live presentations”. This means HQRL classes will cost a bit more in 2026. |
 Can’t find fime to do genealogy research during our regular open days – Monday through Saturday? Then here is something just for you! Heritage Quest Research Library will be open Sunday, November 9 10 am – 4 pm Experienced volunteers will be on hand in a friendly, stress-free atmosphere to Answer your questions Help you get your family history organized or back on track Work with you to solve those difficult research challenges Share common interests or storiesLooking forward to seeing on Sunday, November 9 ** It is always helpful to make a research plan before starting to get the most from your efforts. |
 Donate a Treasure! Support the Heritage Quest Research Library Holiday Fundraiser. Heritage Quest Research Library is gearing up for our Holiday Bazaar December 1 through December 15, 2025, to raise vital funds for our non-profit genealogy resources, services and community classes. To make this event a success, we are seeking donation of items to be offered for our holiday fundraiser. What We Are Seeking: Handmade crafts & creations Vintage items Holiday decor or collector’s items Fun & unique items for holiday gift giving What you need to know: We will be accepting items beginning November 1 through November 29. A box and instructions will be placed at the reception desk to receive donations each day. Items should be self-priced. However, we reserve the right to adjust prices and reject any items for donation. Unsold items are to be picked up by the donor by December 20. Unsold items will be donated to senior facilities. How Your Donation Helps: HQRL is an all-volunteer library dedicated to helping people in the community and beyond discover and preserve their family history. Your contribution ensures we can provide genealogy databases, offer personal assistance to help others discover their family story, maintain our extensive collection of books and resources, and keep our doors open. Please contact Terry Vaughan at tvaughan4775@outlook.com if you have any questions. Bring your donation to the library between the hours of 10 am-4 pm, Monday through Saturday NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 29. Thank you for helping us preserve the past for future generations! Sincerely, The HQRL Team November Bookstore Specials (These Books 50% Off)Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com How to Find Your Family History on the #1 Genealogy Website By Nancy Hendrickson $16.50/Now $8.25 Master the world’s #1 genealogy website Discover the secrets to Ancestry.com success! This book shows you how to find answers to your genealogy questions within its billions of records and millions of AncestryDNA profiles. A section on AncestryDNA will also help you understand and analyze your DNA test results. The Beginners Guide to Using Tax Lists By Cornelius Carroll $17.25/Now $8.62 A primer for using historical tax records in genealogical research This book provides a guide on how to interpret various types of colonial and early American tax lists to help trace family histories. It explains the differences between tax lists, tithables, quit rents, and other colonial records, and details the laws governing them. Because tax lists place individuals in a specific place at a particular time, they can help trace migration routes. The Ultimate Search Book Worldwide Adoption, Genealogy & Other Search Secrets 2015 Edition By Lori Carangelo $16.75/Now $8.37 A wealth of hard-to-find data. You will learn 1. How search experts get past the wall of secrecy and roadblocks to their loved ones, 2. How, in the case of adoptees, they find someone without a prior knowledge of the name, and, 3. The trade secrets of both professional investigators and amateur sleuths for legally circumventing roadblocks to accessing information. |
At Heritage Quest Research Library, we rely on the generous support of our community through donations, memberships, and fundraisers, all of which enable us to provide the finest resources and dedicated staff—who are all volunteers! As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to indulge in the joy of giving by participating in our delightful See’s Candies fundraiser. Not only will you treat yourself and your loved ones to delectable sweets, but you’ll also be playing a vital role in helping passionate genealogists uncover their family histories. Together, let’s celebrate the spirit of discovery and connection that our collective efforts inspire, making this holiday season truly meaningful for everyone involved! Also, there is FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75! 
Shelley Bishop is a professional genealogical researcher, writer, and speaker with a passion for finding and preserving the stories of our ancestors. She is a frequent contributor to Family Tree Magazine, NGS Magazine, and other publications. As the owner of Buckeye Family Trees, Shelley specializes in Ohio and midwestern research. Her projects often involve work with military, court, and land records. Shelley is President of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists and a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild. Learn more about her at www.buckeyefamilytrees.com. UPCOMING CLASSES! Check them out! Beginning Your Family History, Getting Started October 16, 2025 11am to 12pm PDT Online via ZOOM or Limited In Person (8) at HQRL
Jean Wilcox Hibben; PhD, MA, former So. Cal. college speech professor (MA – Speech Communication; PhD – Folklore), is a national speaker and author. A member of the DAR, she is the former director and current family history consultant for the Corona, CA FamilyHistory Center, has worked on background research for two genealogy television programs, and was a host for podcasts on social history. A former Board-Certified genealogist with over 45 years of research experience, she is a former board member of APG and past president of the Corona Genealogical Society, as well as webmaster for that same organization; and participant on a number of other society boards. Jean writes the “Aunty Jeff” column for the Informer, the newsletter of the Jefferson County NY Genealogical Society. Her 
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Claire Vail Claire Vail has twenty years of experience as a digital marketing and content strategist for high-profile institutions in higher education, publishing, and media. Before joining American Ancestors, she was Director of Web Communications at Tufts University, where she oversaw the implementation of large-scale website redesign and content management implementation projects for several Schools, including the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Claire has a master’s degree in journalism from Northeastern University and a second master’s in English literature from the University of Delaware, with a concentration in eighteenth century British and American studies. Her ancestry is Northern Italian (though Ancestry insists she’s actually French and German), British and Irish. Her interest in family history stems from finding her great grandmother’s name on a ship manifest from Palermo, a single line that listed her as “housewife” and “illiterate.” Claire is hoping to continue researching her ancestry back as far as possible, and to visit Udine, the town in the Friuli region of Northern Italy, to meet her cousins and learn more from them about the family. 
