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Introduction to African American Genealogy

Start your family research with an overview of how to conduct genealogical research and then learn specific strategies, resources and techniques to trace Black ancestors. Registration begins Feb. 5.

Explore local materials and online records to demystify African American genealogy. 

A Chesterfield County and Virginia State University Black History Month Program. Chesterfield County and Virginia State University thank the many donors who make these Black History Month events possible. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Heritage, Genealogy |

Central Library
Phone: 804-751-2275
Hours
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jun 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 Closed
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About the Library

Central Library houses the local history and law library collections. It has the largest makerspace of any library in the county. The library has bright, open space with large meeting rooms.

Upcoming Events

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Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration is now closed
Between the Covers
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room E
Learn & Play: American Mah Jongg (Morning Group)
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Makerspace
Registration is now closed
Lunchtime Jam Session
Tue, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Performance Space
Tween Art Drop-in Hours
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Introduction to African American Genealogy
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Chesterfield Business Suite
Groovy Nate
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Performance Space
Chesterfield Needlework Friends
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room C
Learn & Play: American Mah Jongg (Afternoon Group)
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Registration is now closed
Summer Mocktail Mixology
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Performance Space
Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration opens Monday, June 22 2026 at 10:00am
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Jun 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Performance Space
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Tween Art Drop-in Hours
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Math Night
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C
Drop-In Genealogy
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Chesterfield Business Suite
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 10:00am
Tween Art Drop-in Hours
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
The Writers' Group - Turning Ideas into Stories, One Page at a Time
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Chesterfield Business Suite
Chesterfield Needlework Friends
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Nature Imprints with Clay for Teens
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace,Performance Space
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 2026 at 9:00am
Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 10:00am
Music and Movement
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Performance Space
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 10:00am
Lunchtime Jam Session
Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Performance Space
Tween Art Drop-in Hours
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
LEGO® Club
Sat, Jul 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
Makerspace
Makerspace Open Hours
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 10:00am
My First School Bus
Mon, Jul 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Performance Space
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 9:00am
Tween Art Drop-in Hours
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Genealogy: Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Chesterfield Business Suite
Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 9:00am
Chesterfield Needlework Friends
Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace
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