Engage in hands-on research and learn about available family history resources. Preregistration required. Please register online or call the library : (954) 357-6227 Space is limited.
The intention of the genealogy meet ups is to educate attendees on the basics of researching their family histories. Participants will learn basic genealogy vocabulary, discuss how to get started, obtain organizational tools, acquire effective online communication techniques, and learn about research basics and vital records such as birth, church, marriage, and death certificates.
Other sessions will provide attendees workshops on topics like family heirlooms, memoirs, military records, ethnic family history websites, medical genealogy, and documents (government, private, etc.) available from organizations such as the National Archives, Library of Congress, the National Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society, Family Search, the Genealogical Society of Broward County, History Ft. Lauderdale, Library of Florida State, local historical societies, supportive BCL resources include Ancestry.com library edition, https://www.genealogytoday.com/genealogy/states/florida.html, https://www.broward.org/Library/Research/Pages/History-Genealogy-Biography.aspx, ), etc. as well as global sites which include but are not limited to Caribbean, United Kingdom (British Library), and such.
July 13 - United Kingdom Resources
Participants will learn digital resources available for family history research within the United Kingdom. Join the Genealogy Meet Up Series # 1 of 5.
Aug. 10 – Caribbean Based Research Clinic
Looking for family research tools for Jamaica, Barbados and South Carolina? Join the Genealogy Meet Up Series # 2 of 5.
Sept. 7 - Labor and Land Records
Learn how to glean family history information from labor and land records. Join the Genealogy Meet Up Series # 3 of 5.
Oct. 5 – Genealogy Clinic
Attendees will explore the relationship between health and genealogy. Patrons will consider fundamental basics of medical genealogy as they examine family health histories, lifestyles, habits and behaviors. Join the Genealogy Meet Up Series # 4 of 5.
Nov. 4 - Funeral and Burial Records
What do mortuary records tell us? Join the Genealogy Meet Up Series # 5 of 5.
About the African American Research Library and Cultural Center
The Broward County African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) is located in the Sistrunk community, one of the oldest historically Black communities named for one of Fort Lauderdale’s first Black physicians. Opening to the public on October 26, 2002, AARLCC became the third public library of its kind in the United States dedicated to the study of Black history and culture. The 60,000 square-foot Center serves as a repository of materials related to the local, national, and international voices of the African diaspora with more than 85,000 books, manuscripts, artifacts, framed art, print, photography, audiovisual, and documents held in our Adult Services Section and Special Collections. The Youth Services Section features a special collection of Coretta Scott King Award books and the Ashley Bryan Art Collection from illustrators of African Descent. AARLCC also features a 5,000 sq. ft. museum, a 300-seat state-of-the-art theatre, and a Computer Training Center.
TypesArts & Cultural | Class | Clubs & Groups
AgesAdults | New Adults | Teens
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | New Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Discussion/Lecture | Clubs & Groups | Class | Arts & Cultural |
| Mon, Oct 28 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Oct 29 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Oct 30 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Oct 31 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Nov 01 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Nov 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Nov 03 | Closed |
