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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

Today's hours

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

Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 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

Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Tween Art Drop-In Hours
Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Sep 18, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
LEGO® Club
Sat, Sep 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Makerspace
Makerspace Open Hours
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Between the Covers
Mon, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room E
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, September 16 2025 at 9:30am
Lunchtime Jam Session
Tue, Sep 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Performance Space
Tween Art Drop-In Hours
Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed, Sep 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Performance Space
Register
Genealogy: Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room E
Chesterfield Needlework Friends
Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace
Financial Aid 101
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room D,Meeting Room E,Performance Space
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 9:30am
Tween Art Drop-In Hours
Tue, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Drop-In Genealogy
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Chesterfield Business Suite
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, September 30 2025 at 9:30am
Tween Art Drop-In Hours
Tue, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Music and Movement
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 10:30am
Chesterfield Needlework Friends
Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Oct 09, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Kokedama Workshop
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Saturday, September 27 2025 at 9:00am
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 9:30am
Lunchtime Jam Session
Tue, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Performance Space
Tween Art Drop-In Hours
Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Genealogy: Introduction to FamilySearch.org
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Chesterfield Business Suite
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 9:00am
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