Pikes Peak Library District is closed Fri., Jan. 16, for staff development and Mon., Jan. 19, to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The eLibrary, as well as other online services and resources, will still be available.

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PPLD Genealogy Resources

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
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Pikes Peak Library District offers many resources to aid you with your genealogical research.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

FamilySearch Basics

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
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Want to discover more about your ancestors? FamilySearch is an incredible, free resource with unique content you'll want to dive into!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Genealogy Basics

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
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Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Peak Legacies: Leo and Hertha Mohl

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East Community/ Annex
Age Group: Adult, Family
Event Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fleeing Nazi persecution in Austria, Leo and Hertha Mohl immigrated to the United States in 1940. Their remarkable journey from Vienna to the Pikes Peak region tells a story of courage, reinvention, and belonging that still resonates today.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Researching African American Ancestors

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
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Researching your African American ancestors can be a challenging, yet rewarding, process.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

DNA & Genealogy

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
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Uncover the stories hidden in your DNA! Learn about using the latest DNA testing technology to explore your family history.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group

Idea Lab: Cowboy Culture

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Library Branch: Ute Pass Library
Room: Ute Pass Community Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Event Type: History & Genealogy
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​In honor of Colorado’s 150th birthday, learn about cowboy culture and Western heritage in Colorado. You may find yourself mining, panning for gold, or creating your own ranch brand design. Ages 5 – 12.

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Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "All" group
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Event Type: History & Genealogy, ,
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https://www.historycolorado.org/colorado-150

Sesquicentennial. Semiquincentennial. Sesquisemiquincentennial. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Genealogy Basics

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 6-12" group

Idea Lab: Cowboy Culture

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Library Branch: Manitou Springs Library
Room: Manitou Springs Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5, Kids 6-12
Event Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

​​In honor of Colorado’s 150th birthday, learn about cowboy culture and Western heritage in Colorado. You may find yourself mining, panning for gold, or creating your own ranch brand design. Ages 5 – 12. ​ 

Disclaimer(s)

Room capacity: Due to the popularity of this program and to meet fire code requirements for meeting rooms, please arrive early to get a spot. If we are unable to accommodate you for the program, we welcome you to have fun playing in our play spaces.

Sensory accommodations: The Service Desk can provide sensory accommodation items such as fidget toys or noise-reducing headphones for you or your child to use while in the Library.  If these will benefit your Library experience, please ask about our Sensory Accommodations Kit! 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Ancestry Basics

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
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Ancestry Library Edition is a great place to get started with your genealogical research!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Sharing Your Family History

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
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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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Genealogy Basics

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Vital Records

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
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Vital records are key genealogical documents that provide proof of life events, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Native American Genealogy

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
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Learn how to trace and confirm Native American ancestry using tribal, federal, and local records.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Genealogy Basics

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
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Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Google for Genealogy Research

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Google is an amazing tool for research!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Pre-1850 Research

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
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Researching ancestors in the United States before 1850 can be a challenge.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Genealogy Basics

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Census Records

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Census records are an excellent tool for genealogical research.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Researching Female Ancestors

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
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Researching your female ancestors can be a difficult, yet rewarding, process.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Vital Records

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Vital records are key genealogical documents that provide proof of life events, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Sharing Your Family History

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Genealogy Basics

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Event Type: , History & Genealogy, ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in researching your genealogy but aren't sure where to start? Or ready to take the next step in your skills?