Events

Are you stuck trying to trace your African American ancestors back through history? For many African Americans, genealogy research before 1870 can be a tough hurdle to overcome. Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Ari Wilkins to learn about sources and strategies to trace your ancestors back into the Antebellum Era.

Join Newton County Genealogy Society Sponsored by Newton County Historical Commission for a day of genealogical learning!

As we celebrate Texas Independence Day, you may be curious about whether you have early Texas ancestors. Find out about how DNA and early Texas family history research can help you learn more about your family's past.

Join Kim Richardson presenting "Relatively Cheap Genealogy: Research and Education for the Frugal at Heart." This is a Zoom meeting, registration is required.

Are you stumped trying to find your great great grandmother's family? Learn about the different types of record collections that can help locate your ancestor's maiden name. Join Genealogy Manager Stephanie Bennett as we delve into finding more information about our female ancestors!

The annual Arlington Texas Stake Family History Seminar!

Camcorder tapes, VHS, VHS-C, 8 mm film - the opportunities to make home movies in the 20th century seem endless.

Disability is an essential part of being human. Our ancestors and relatives faced temporary and permanent disabilities just like we do now, though how they lived and in what conditions differed. Learn about types of institutions, practices, and potential records to learn more about your disabled ancestors.

Join Emily Coffman Richardson presenting "Using Documentation – Identifying Documentation as found in Genealogical Records with an Eye on Proof and Citations."

Your Dallas Public Library card can take your family history search to new places! Learn how to get started online with your family history search and receive a brief overview of how each genealogy database will help you in your search. For those with more research experience, learn about non-traditional databases that might benefit your family history search.