Genealogy: I’ve Got My Ancestry DNA Report: Evaluating My Test Results For Connections

In this workshop, Patti Gillespie takes understanding the DNA report to the next level. As a warm-up, we will touch on the DNA Ethnicity Report, the DNA Circles and the DNA Story; more importantly, we will calculate find matches, evaluate the degree of relationship, and......More

In this workshop, Patti Gillespie takes understanding the DNA report to the next level. As a warm-up, we will touch on the DNA Ethnicity Report, the DNA Circles and the DNA Story; more importantly, we will calculate find matches, evaluate the degree of relationship, and compare DNA. This course is geared for those who are beyond beginner and looking to build a greater knowledge of the power of genetics in genealogy. Click here to register Free, open to the public, and geared for adults… we’ll even have a VIRTUAL drawing for a genealogy book or online subscription *Certain restrictions apply, and you must attend the event to be included in the drawing.  For Genealogy resources visit our website https://hcplonline.org/genealogy.php    This event will be presented virtually on ZOOM. A valid email address is needed at registration and once registered, you will receive a confirmation email from ZOOM containing the link and your unique password to this event. You will also receive a reminder email from ZOOM one hour before the scheduled start.

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Genealogy: Messages from the Grave: Listening to Your Ancestor’s Tombstone

In this workshop, Elissa Scalise Powell will use colorful photographs to illustrate tips for finding your ancestors’ cemeteries, what the stone shapes and symbol mean, and reading techniques that make worn inscriptions “speak” to you, along with other common problems an......More

In this workshop, Elissa Scalise Powell will use colorful photographs to illustrate tips for finding your ancestors’ cemeteries, what the stone shapes and symbol mean, and reading techniques that make worn inscriptions “speak” to you, along with other common problems and their solutions.   Click  here to register. Free, open to the public, and geared for adults… we’ll even have a VIRTUAL drawing a genealogy book or online subscription*! *Certain restrictions apply, and you must attend the event to be included in the drawing.  For Genealogy resources visit our website https://hcplonline.org/genealogy.php  This event will be presented virtually on ZOOM.   A valid email address is needed at registration and once registered, you will receive a confirmation email from ZOOM containing the link and your unique password to this event.   You will also receive a reminder email from ZOOM one hour before the scheduled start.

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Booked for Lunch: A Virtual Book Discussion Group

Title: The Fountains of Silence by......More

Title: The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys Moderator: Suzy Vogtman Please click here to register.

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Genealogy: Rogues, Rascals, and Rapscallions: The Family Black Sheep

Playing detective in court records can unmask those black sheep every family has – and it’s fun! In this workshop, Judy G. Russell, a genealogist with a law degree, will explain how understand the criminal process in both federal and state courts and how to find the rec......More

Playing detective in court records can unmask those black sheep every family has – and it’s fun! In this workshop, Judy G. Russell, a genealogist with a law degree, will explain how understand the criminal process in both federal and state courts and how to find the records to put meat on the bones of the skeletons in your family’s closet.  Click here  to register.    Free, open to the public, and geared for adults… we’ll even have a VIRTUAL drawing for a genealogy book or online subscription*! *Certain restrictions apply, and you must attend the event to be included in the drawing.  For Genealogy resources visit our website https://hcplonline.org/genealogy.php    This event will be presented virtually on ZOOM.  A valid email address is needed at registration and once registered, you will receive a confirmation email from ZOOM containing the link and your unique password to this event.  You will also receive a reminder email from ZOOM one hour before the scheduled start.

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Genealogy: Your Family History Mystery: Discovering Clues and Uncovering Motives

Are you related to royalty--or, maybe, a rock star? What does your family tree look like and where do its roots lead? Author T.J. Resler explores the first steps to sleuthing out your family background—the who, when, what, and where—and how to transform your family tree......More

Are you related to royalty--or, maybe, a rock star? What does your family tree look like and where do its roots lead? Author T.J. Resler explores the first steps to sleuthing out your family background—the who, when, what, and where—and how to transform your family tree into a family history.  The workshop, based on T.J.’s National Geographic Kids Guide to Genealogy, is geared toward teens just getting started in genealogy—or really anyone looking for a fun refresher. All attendees will be entered to win one of (25) copies of Resler’s book.  Click to here to register.  For Genealogy resources visit our website https://hcplonline.org/genealogy.php  This event will be presented virtually on ZOOM.  A valid email address is needed at registration and once registered, you will receive a confirmation email from ZOOM containing the link and your unique password to this event.  You will also receive a reminder email from ZOOM one hour before the scheduled start.

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Booked for Lunch: A Virtual Book Discussion Group

Title: The Splendid and the Vile......More

Title: The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson Moderator: Katie Richardson Please click here to register.

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Virtual D&D - High School

Join our guild as we hunt for treasure throughout the realms using Discord as our virtual tabletop! High school players of all D&D skill levels are welcome to join our monthly adventure.

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Brain Battle Teen Trivia: Food Fight

Join us for a round of trivia featuring questions about all things food. How much do you know about some of your favorite foods? This virtual event will be presented on ZOOM. A valid email address is needed at registration. Once registered, you will receive a confirmati......More

Join us for a round of trivia featuring questions about all things food. How much do you know about some of your favorite foods? This virtual event will be presented on ZOOM. A valid email address is needed at registration. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email from ZOOM containing the link and your unique password to this event. You will also receive a reminder email from ZOOM one hour before the scheduled event.  Please click to here register.

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Booked for Lunch: A Virtual Book Discussion Group

Title: The Searcher by Tana French Moderator: Amy Kraft Please click here to register.

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The Roots of Black Music in America

Karlus Trapp’s delightful, educational, and entertaining presentation is a 100-year journey back through time to hear, experience anew, and learn about the music of America’s black musical giants. This joyful show encourages audience participation with singing, dancin......More

Karlus Trapp’s delightful, educational, and entertaining presentation is a 100-year journey back through time to hear, experience anew, and learn about the music of America’s black musical giants. This joyful show encourages audience participation with singing, dancing, call and response and percussion playing. If you attend this show, you may find yourself uncontrollably smiling, singing or humming for hours afterward. Music educator and NYC Blues Hall of Fame inductee Karlus Trapp had made a living playing music for over 30 years. This event will be presented virtually on ZOOM. A valid email address is needed at registration and once registered, you will receive a confirmation email from ZOOM containing the link and your unique password to this event. You will also receive a reminder email from ZOOM one hour before the scheduled start. Please click here to register.

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