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Registration opens:
February 05th, 2025

Introduction to African American Genealogy
2025-02-19 10:00:00 2025-02-19 11:30:00 America/New_York 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. Central Library - Community Room

Wednesday, February 19
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-02-19 10:00:00 2025-02-19 11:30:00 America/New_York 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. Central Library - Community Room

Central Library

Community Room

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. 

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

We're closed Monday January 20 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20 Closed
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 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

American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed, Jan 22, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room
Chesterfield Needlework Friends
Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Jan 23, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Grant Workshop
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room E
Between the Covers
Mon, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room E
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lunchtime Jam Session
Tue, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Anime Club
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Community Room
Beyond the 1870 Brick Wall: African American Research
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
Chesterfield County Black History Month Kick Off Celebration
Sat, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, January 28 2025 at 10:30am
Drop-In Genealogy
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Chesterfield Business Suite
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Feb 06, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Hugs and Hisses
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Saturday, January 25 2025 at 9:00am
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, February 4 2025 at 10:30am
Lunchtime Jam Session
Tue, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
Music and Movement
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room
Registration opens Wednesday, February 5 2025 at 10:30am
Chesterfield Needlework Friends
Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Feb 13, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Fruit Caterpillar Story Time
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room
Registration opens Saturday, February 1 2025 at 9:00am
Makerspace Open Hours
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, February 11 2025 at 10:30am
Introduction to African American Genealogy
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
Registration opens Wednesday, February 5 2025 at 9:00am
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Feb 20, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
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