Events

This event is online only. Experienced librarians demonstrate the steps involved in starting your family history research. Learn about essential research methods and strategies, how to identify and locate relevant records, and the library’s genealogy resources. To join this online class, Register here Live captioning is provided. An African American family reading books (NYPL Digital Collections)

This event is online only. In this class we explore the history of how your ancestors became citizens of the United States of America, the kinds of records they generated when they did so, what information those records contain, and where you can find them. To join this online class, Register here Live captioning is provided.

Join us for an introductory session on utilizing the New York Public Library's vast collections for biography research. In this session, you will specifically learn about: common source types for biographical research where and how to find these materials in multiple formats at the Library specialized strategies for fine-tuning your search how to connect with librarians for additional support This session is especially suitable for beginner researchers, those new to NYPL, and those look…

Discover genealogical resources at the New York Public Library with an exploration of vital records and the census. First, learn how to search for and find your ancestors on birth, marriage, and death certificates. Next, we'll explore the history of the U.S. Federal Census, explore what other types of census records exist, and offer a variety of search strategies to use in your genealogy research. This class is online only. To join this class, Register here Captioning is provided. New…

Deerhead Diner, Jackson Heights. Bill Barvin Location Photograph Archive. IMAGE ID: 5210090. This event is online only. “Local history” research pursues the textures, details, and character that flesh out a specific time and place in history. Writers, biographers, historians, filmmakers, genealogists, academics, podcasters, armchair enthusiasts – really anyone looking to probe the mysterium of the heretofore – regularly come to the Milstein Division at NYPL to research local history. Resea…