Indiana Room Programs

Our Golden Door: introduction to Immigration
Ron Darrah of the Indiana Genealogical Society will introduce family researchers to the wide range of options for indentifying immigrants, locating passenger lists and finding naturalizations

Wednesday, August 4, 7:00 PM - Meeting Room 1A

Making the Most of Online Genealogy Databases
Indiana Room Coordinator, Christine Eykholt Friesel, will lead a hands-on workshop on Ancestry.com (Library Edition), Heritage Quest, FootNote.com, and other online resources. Bring your questions. Good for beginners and those needing a refresher course on electronic ancestor hunting. Please register.

Wednesday, August 25, 2:00 PM - Program Room 2C

Introduction to the Indiana Digital Archives.org at the Indiana State Archives
An overview of the new digital indexes maintained by the Indiana State Archives. Many of these indexes have been in the developmental stage for years and are now online for free. Join other family history researchers to learn how to use this great new resource.

Wednesday, October 6, 7:00 PM - Program Room 2C

Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestor
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be available to assist patrons with research on their Revolutionary War ancestor. Any one is welcome to drop in. Bring any previous genealogy research with you.

Wednesday, October 13, 11:00 AM - Meeting Room 1B

All programs are free and take place at the Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood, Bloomington, Indiana.

If special services are needed to accommodate participation in any of these programs, please call the Indiana Room at 349-3080.

Funding for this series is provided by the Friends of the Library.

Indiana Room Programs