Genealogy: Archives Month

Check out how the Genealogy Center is celebrating Archives Month with the DFW Archives Bazaar.

The annual DFW Archives Bazaar is virtual throughout the month of October. Local archives and institutions will be promoted through the Bazaar’s web platforms, including Plano Public Library’s Genealogy Center:

• Website: www.dfwarchivesbazaar.com/
• Facebook: facebook.com/dfwarchivesbazaar
• Twitter: @dfwarchives
• Instagram: @dfwarchivesbazaar/

With the help of many staff, we put together a video about the Genealogy Center for the DFW Archives Bazaar, so head to their website to see it live!

Note, as of this post, the Genealogy Center is closed to the public while the library offers limited services due to the pandemic.

With the Genealogy Center, you have access to extensive document and image collections (Collin County Images), and premium online resources like Ancestry Library Edition. Through December 2020, Ancestry Library Edition is available remotely. A library card is required to use library databases.

During October, we are hosting four Genealogy workshops (held on Zoom) which you can register for using the links below:

Genealogy: DNA + Women (Advanced)
Monday, October 5 at 1 p.m. – Register
Learn techniques for studying your genetic maternal ancestors

Genealogy: Solving the Mysteries of Women in Your Family Tree
Monday, October 12 at 1 p.m. – Register
A good woman is hard to find… and so is information about your great-great-great-grandmother if you don’t know where to look. Learn creative ways to research your female ancestors

Genealogy: Oral Histories
Monday, October 19 at 1 p.m. – Register
How to start, record, and organize an oral history

Genealogy: Clues from the Cemeteries
Monday, October 26 at 1 p.m. – Register
Discover how researching a cemetery can lead to your family

You can see previously recorded online workshops on the Genealogy Center page on our website.