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Heritage Quest Research Library Beginning DNA Class

Jan12 by Charles Hansen

Beginning DNA for Genealogists Getting down to the basics.  In this presentation, we will look at all types of DNA that are currently being used for genealogical purposes.  The inheritance patter of each will be reviewed.  Identify basic information that should be provided by all testing companies.  The purpose of the “admixture” will be explained.  We will also explain why your admixture percentages change from time to time.   The remainder of the time will be OPEN for questions.

Taught by our Book Store Manager, Judy Line Judy has been doing genealogy off and on for over 30 years.  She has completed several formal education programs and holds several certificates for genealogy from the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, and Boston University.  In addition, she has a business degree from Washington State University.  She has completed DNA courses presented by Blaine Bettinger and Diahan Southard.  Although not an expert, she has a good grasp on the concepts.   Judy has written articles for local genealogy newsletters and publications.  She has also lectured on genealogical subjects, such as Newspapers, DNA and Documentation.   She is a member of: Ohio Genealogical Association, Lake County Genealogical Association, Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society (TPCGS), Utah Genealogical Association, NEHGS, NGS and others.  Judy is currently a member of the HQRL Management Team as Book Store Manager and is a member of the TPCGS Board.     January 20, 2022 11:00AM – 11:45 AM ZOOM Come in to HQRL or Call: 253-863-1806 You may also sign up by going to our websit at: hqrl.com  Please be sure to sign up by January 14, 2022

Heritage Quest Research Library Family Interviews

Nov11 by Charles Hansen

Tina Beaird is the owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is a Genealogy & Local History librarian at the Plainfield Public Library in Plainfield, IL. She holds a Masters of Library and Information Science degree with a specialization in Archives/Preservation from Dominican University. Tina has won multiple research and digitization grants to preserve and digitize historic documents and photographs.

Digging In and Opening Up: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Family Interviews. Are you interested in interviewing your family, but don’t know where to start? Tina will show you how to set up an oral history interview, what equipment to use, and the types of questions to ask. She will also walk you through how to begin to identify those boxes of photos that you’ve inherited throughout the years using genealogical tools and observational techniques When: November 18, 2021 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (90min presentation) Where: Via Zoom Cost: $20 members / $25 non-members   Sign-up and Payment: Come into HQRL in Sumner 1007 Main Street Sumner WA 98390 Or Call 253-863-1806 OR Sign up with the HQRL Store on hqrl.com  Deadline for sign-up & payment: November 14, 2021. A link will be sent to your email the day before the class. If less than 5 sign up it will be canceled and you will be notified.

Heritage Quest Research Library Online Sign Up Method for Zoom Classes

Nov4 by Charles Hansen

We wanted to share some exciting NEWS! We have added the HQRL STORE to our webpage.  It’s a quick and easy way to sign up for our ZOOM Classes.   Head to our webpage at hqrl.com.  On the LEFT SIDE of the page you will see a list of options.   SCROLL down the list to HQRL Store CLICK on HQRL Store to open Choose ZOOM/HQRL Classes and click to open Choose which class you’re interested in and ADD TO CART.  You will be taken to Order Information page.  Here you can continue shopping, change the number of people attending or remove a class or empty your cart. This page also calculates the charges that will be made.  You may now CLICK on CHECKOUT. If you are logged into the HQRL website as a member, your information will be automatically entered.  If not, you will need to enter your contact information on the Order Form.  We will then be able to contact you if there are any changes to the scheduled event.   NEXT, choose your payment method. When you CHECK the small box, a CODE # will appear, enter it in the required Box.   CLICK on PLACE ORDER. You will receive an Order/Confirmation number and our Education Coordinator will receive your registration.  To complete your ORDER, you must CLICK the “BUY NOW” button to make your payment.    Remember, you can always come into the library or call us to register for a ZOOM class.   1007 Main Street, Sumner, WA 98390 253-863-1806

Heritage Quest Research Library How to Find Your Revolutionary War Patriot

Oct27 by Charles Hansen

How To Find Your Revolutionary War Patriot November 4, 2021 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM with Ann Crawford, Past Registrar DAR, Mary Ball Chapter ZOOM Sign-up and Pay: Come into HQRL in Sumner 1007 Main Street Sumner WA 98390 Or Call 253-863-1806 Members; $10.00 – Non-Members; $15.00 Deadline for sign-up & payment: October 28, 2021 A link will be sent to your email the day before the class. If less than 5 sign up it will be canceled and you will be notified.

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Heritage Quest Research Library Class

Oct9 by Charles Hansen

Building Your Family Story You have decided to take on this role as Family Historian, so now what? • What to find in home treasures • Common roadblocks and how to avoid them • What to find at a research library

When: October 21, 2021 11am to Noon Where: Zoom How to Sign-up: Come into HQRL in Sumner 1007 Main Street Sumner WA 98390 Or Call 253-863-1806 Deadline for sign-up & payment: October 18, 2021 Cost: Members $15 / Non Members $20 Pay in person, through mail, with a card over the phone or at hqrl.com with PayPal.  A link will be sent to your email the day before the class.  If less than 5 sign up, the class will be cancelled and you will be notified. Please bear with us as we update our webpage with the PayPal button.  Copyright © 2021 Heritage Quest Research LIbrary, All rights reserved. You have told us that you want to receive our news and updates from our library. Our mailing address is: Heritage Quest Research LIbrary 1007 Main St Sumner, WA 98390-1412 Add us to your address book

Heritage Quest Research Library presents Cyndi Ingle

Sep21 by Charles Hansen

Navigating Your Way Through FamilySearch With Cyndi Ingle (Cyndislist.com) “FamilySearch is so much more than just a family tree hosting platform.  FamilySearch is a massive website that is made up of dozens and dozens of research tools. The site includes tools for learning and for reference.  It is home to the world’s largest digitized collection of records and sources for our research. And all of this is free for everyone to use.  We will explore each of the features that FamilySearch offers and we will hone in on how to dig through the site from a variety of entry points to find what we need.”

Presented by Heritage Quest Research Library Thursday October 7, 2021 11:00 AM to NOON via  ZOOM Cyndi Ingle, a genealogist for more than 40 years, is the creator and innovator behind the award-winning and globally recognized CyndisList.com. Cyndi is an expert in using technology for genealogy, research in the United States and bringing together traditional methodology with organization, computers, software, and the Internet. She is an internationally-known guest lecturer, and she has authored numerous articles and three books.     How to Sign-up: Come into HQRL in Sumner Or Call 253-863-1806 1007 Main Street Sumner WA 98390 Deadline for sign-up: October 2, 2021 Cost: Members $20 / Non-Members $25 Pay in person, by mail, or with a card on PayPal A link will be sent to your email the day before the class. If less than 5 sign up it will be canceled and you will be notified. Copyright © 2021 Heritage Quest Research Library, All rights reserved. You have told us that you want to receive our news and updates from our library. Our mailing address is: Heritage Quest Research LIbrary1007 Main St Sumner, WA 98390-1412 Add us to your address book

Heritage Quest Research Library News

Sep4 by Charles Hansen

Beginning Your Family History Part A: Getting Started What is it? Why do it? Where to begin? How to get organized? So you want to start a little project? How can Heritage Quest Research Library help you? We can start with a free beginning class taught by our own research librarians.   When:  September 23, 2021  11:00 AM to Noon Where:  ZOOM How to sign up:  Come into HQRL in Sumner 1007 Main Street Sumner, WA 98390 OR CALL: 253-863-1806 Deadline: September 16, 2021 A link will be sent to your email a day before the class. If fewer than 5 sign up, the class will be cancelled and you will be notified.     With the advent of our new Education Coordinator, we are looking for input to guide us in the direction that will be of most help to our patrons.  Won’t you please take a moment to share your thoughts by taking our education survey?  Just click on the link below. We thank you for your participation. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T9VLC66

Heritage Quest Research Library Needs Volunteers

Apr13 by Charles Hansen

We’re OPEN 6 days a week! But we need your help!  Now that many of us have received our COVID Vaccines, we’re ready to move forward and get back into Genealogy. However we can’t do it without you! Our Librarians have worked hard to keep our doors open and we have done so with a very small group of volunteers.  We’re unable to add hours if we don’t have the manpower.  Are you willing to give just 4 to 6 hours per week to help us?  Please call Susan, our Volunteer Coordinator, at: 253-351-6044 or the Library, at: 253-863-1806

We’re OPEN: Monday, 10 AM to 2 PM Tuesday, 10 AM to 2 PM Wednesday, 10 AM to 2 PM Thursday, 10 AM to 2 PM Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM We hope to add hours as we expand our volunteer personnel.  Pre-arranged, special extended hours, are always available.   CALL: 253-863-1806

Heritage Quest Research Library Open Saturdays

Feb10 by Charles Hansen

Happy Valentines Day! We haven’t had much to cheer about lately, so we are very excited to let you know that we are now OPEN on Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM. We are still required to social distance and wear face masks.  It makes for a great opportunity to browse the stacks alone.  Come in and see what’s new in our collection.

We’re also excited to share some news from our friends at Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society.  The Spring Seminar information is out and you can read all about it and register at https://tpcgs.org/seminar.html We hope to see you there!  HERITAGE QUEST RESEARCH LIBRARY

Heritage Quest Research Library Holiday Shopping

Dec12 by Charles Hansen

It’s time for Holiday shopping! We had such a great response from all of you that we have made an effort to be OPEN for the next 2 Saturdays in December.     We hope that you will come on in and check out the USED BOOK SALE in the classroom.  We are also continuing to offer “no sales tax on “our Bookstore items.  Saturday, December 12, 2020 –  We OPEN at 10.00 AM Saturday, December 19, 2020 –  We OPEN at 10:00 AM