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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, Mar 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 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
Tue, Apr 01, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration is now closed
Tween Art Drop-in Hours
Tue, Apr 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Sewing Basics for Teens
Wed, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Drop-In Genealogy
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room E
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 2025 at 10:30am
Lunchtime Jam Session
Tue, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
Tween Art Drop-in Hours
Tue, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Music and Movement
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room
Registration opens Wednesday, April 2 2025 at 10:30am
Chesterfield Needlework Friends
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Apr 10, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, April 8 2025 at 10:30am
Tween Art Drop-in Hours
Tue, Apr 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Genealogy: Introduction to FamilySearch.org
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
Registration opens Wednesday, April 2 2025 at 9:00am
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
LEGO® Club
Sat, Apr 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Makerspace
Makerspace Open Hours
Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, April 15 2025 at 10:30am
Lunchtime Jam Session
Tue, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Performance Space
Tween Art Drop-in Hours
Tue, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Chesterfield Needlework Friends
Wed, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Draw and Paint with Art Adventures
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Saturday, April 12 2025 at 10:00am
Between the Covers
Mon, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room E
Pre-K Story Time
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Registration opens Tuesday, April 22 2025 at 10:30am
Tween Art Drop-in Hours
Tue, Apr 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
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