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Registration opens:
June 10th, 2026

Introduction to African American Genealogy
2026-06-24 10:00:00 2026-06-24 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 June 10. Central Library - Chesterfield Business Suite

Wednesday, June 24
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-06-24 10:00:00 2026-06-24 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 June 10. Central Library - Chesterfield Business Suite

Central Library

Chesterfield Business Suite

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 June 10.

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
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Today's hours

Closed

We're closed Monday May 25 due to Memorial Day
Mon, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31 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.

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Lunchtime Jam Session
Tue, May 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Performance Space
Chesterfield Needlework Friends
Wed, May 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thu, May 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration opens Monday, May 25 2026 at 10:00am
Learn & Play: American Mah Jongg (Morning Group)
Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Makerspace
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Learn & Play: American Mah Jongg (Afternoon Group)
Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
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Drop-In Genealogy
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Chesterfield Business Suite
Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Jun 04, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Create Your Own LGBTQ+ Pride Month Buttons
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 10:00am
Music and Movement
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Performance Space
Registration opens Tuesday, June 2 2026 at 10:00am
Learn & Play: American Mah Jongg (Morning Group)
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Makerspace
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Lunchtime Jam Session
Tue, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Performance Space
Genealogy: Ancestry DNA for Beginners
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Chesterfield Business Suite
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 9:00am
Chesterfield Needlework Friends
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room C
Learn & Play: American Mah Jongg (Afternoon Group)
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
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Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
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Dinosaur Dig
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Performance Space
Registration opens Friday, May 29 2026 at 9:00am
Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 10:00am
Learn & Play: American Mah Jongg (Morning Group)
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Tween Art Drop-in Hours
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Shark tooth necklace workshop
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Registration opens Wednesday, June 3 2026 at 9:00am
Learn & Play: American Mah Jongg (Afternoon Group)
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thu, Jun 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Makerspace Open Hours
Thu, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 7:00pm
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LEGO® Club
Sat, Jun 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Makerspace Open Hours
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Pre-K Story Time
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration opens Monday, June 15 2026 at 10:00am
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
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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
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 9:00am
Groovy Nate
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Performance Space
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 9:00am
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
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Summer Mocktail Mixology
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Performance Space
Registration opens Wednesday, June 10 2026 at 9:00am
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