Hispanic Genealogical Society of Houston Day Saturday, July 18, 2015| 10:30 AM – 1 PM
Please join the society for an introduction to genealogical research on families of Hispanic descent, as well as how to begin putting together the puzzle of your family history including, data collection and organization, pedigree/ascendant and descendant charts, family group sheets, and using the computer for beginning research. After the presentation, members of the Hispanic Genealogical Society of Houston will be available to assist beginning researchers until 1 PM. No reservations required through Clayton Library. Adults/Teens.
Other Library Events Include:
QuickStart #1 Saturday, July 11, 2015 | 2 PM – 3:30 PM Join us for an introduction to Ancestry Library Edition and FamilySearch. This program will cover navigating the home page of each of these sources and include some tips and tricks for effective research. (Presented by Clayton staff) Adults/Teens – please call 832-393-2600 to register.
Clayton Library Orientation – New and Improved!
Saturday, July 18, 2015 | 2 PM – 4 PM
The Clayton Library’s monthly orientation has been expanded to include basic genealogy research methods. In this session we cover the process of research and discovery of the beginning steps in a family history research project. Following this brief introduction, we examine the resources you will find at the Clayton Library, how materials are organized, and effective planning to visit the Library. This orientation is held in the Main Library among the vast resources of one of the ten best family history research collections in the United States. (Presented by Clayton staff) No Reservations required. Adults/Teens.
Reserve Your Seat!
To reserve your seat for these or any of the classes offered by Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, please call 832-393-2600.
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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