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Genealogy Virtual Program from PBS on Feb 8 / Resources from State Library

February 1, 2023 By Carrie Cleary In Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, State Library of Pennsylvania

Librarians may be interested in attending or sharing forward with patrons this upcoming virtual event presented by Pennsylvania PBS station WETA. Join the special “Finding Your Roots” national virtual conversation event on Wed. February 8, 2023 at 8p.m. about Genealogy &...

Curious About Your Ancestors? State Library Offers Online Genealogy Workshop!

February 17, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Digging Up Your Roots: Finding Your Family History March 4, 2021 from noon – 1pm Join Amy and Kathy, expert librarians at the State Library of Pennsylvania with over 15 years of genealogy experience, for a free, live Zoom event. This workshop is for adults who would like to learn...

The State Library of Pennsylvania Among Top Genealogy Websites in Country

November 10, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Library News, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

November 9, 2020  Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced the State Library of Pennsylvania was named one of the best genealogical websites in the country by Family Tree Magazine. “Exploring lineage allows us to better understand the diverse...