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The internet offers many fantastic, but sometimes overwhelming, resources for genealogical research. This class will highlight some of the best free websites you can reference while researching your family tree. There is no cost to participate in ...

Register here! Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I....

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research strategies, including getting started, organizing your research, and sel...

Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides to discuss his new book The Wide Wide Sea. After his presentation, Mr. Sides will take audience questions and then be available for a book signing. Po...

Get started on your Jewish genealogy! Attend this in-person class to learn how to work with the unique challenges and advantages associated with tracing Jewish ancestry. Complimentary coffee will be provided, and an optional guided tour of the Region...

There are many ways to share your genealogy research with future generations. But with so many available tools and methods, getting started can be overwhelming. In this class, we’ll cover some of the ways you can share your hard work and heritage wit...

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research strategies, including getting started, organizing your research, and sel...

Featuring short films by acclaimed local filmmakers Jim Sawatzki and Steve Antonuccio, the festival showcases documentaries from High School History Day competition winners. It concludes with the world premiere of 4K footage of the iconic Cologne tan...

Discover engaging research and insights into our local history at the 20th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium. This year's theme, "Turning Points," delves into the pivotal moments that have profoundly influenced the region and i...

Discover engaging research and insights into our local history at the 20th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak Regional History Symposium. This year's theme, "Turning Points," delves into the pivotal moments that have profoundly influenced the region and i...

Researching your female ancestors can be a difficult, yet rewarding, process. Women’s rights and positions in society varied by time and place, often making their records harder to trace (and how do we find those elusive maiden names?!). In this clas...

Ancestry Library Edition is a great place to get started with your genealogical research! Learn more about this incredible database, including how to search for records, limit your findings, and navigate some of Ancestry's helpful tools and feat...

Census records are an excellent tool for genealogical research. Join us to learn more about how to use library resources to navigate and access census records, basic search strategies, and tips and tricks for locating your hidden ancestors. There ...

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research strategies, including getting started, organizing your research, and sel...

Pikes Peak Library District offers many resources to aid you with your genealogical research. This class will provide an overview of our databases, reference materials, and additional services to help you take your research to the next level. Ther...

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research strategies, including getting started, organizing your research, and sel...

Researching ancestors in the United States before 1850 can be a challenge. Census records contain far fewer names, vital records are less standardized, and time has taken its toll on documents, photographs, and grave markers. Join us to learn strateg...

Researching your African American ancestors can be a challenging, yet rewarding, process. In addition to research strategies, this class will cover how to use both traditional and unique resources to explore your family tree. There is no cost to p...

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research strategies, including getting started, organizing your research, and sel...

Google is an amazing tool for research! In this class, we'll cover how to perform more effective genealogy searches and provide an overview of some of Google's best tools for researching your ancestors. There is no cost to participate in this virt...

Want to discover more about your ancestors? FamilySearch is an incredible, free resource with unique content you'll want to dive into! In this class we'll cover how to search for records, limit your findings, and navigate some of FamilySearch's helpf...

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills? Join us for an introduction to genealogy research strategies, including getting started, organizing your research, and sel...

The internet offers many fantastic, but sometimes overwhelming, resources for genealogical research. This class will highlight some of the best free websites you can reference while researching your family tree. There is no cost to participate in ...

Researching your female ancestors can be a difficult, yet rewarding, process. Women’s rights and positions in society varied by time and place, often making their records harder to trace (and how do we find those elusive maiden names?!). In this clas...