Godfrey Open House - 9/17/2016

134 Newfield Street, Middletown

Have you visited the Godfrey Library yet?  Stop by on Saturday, September 17th between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for our Open House.  Admission is free.

Tour the library and discover resources that can help you find your ancestors.

The Godfrey has a vast collection of books and materials from every state and many countries.  We also have a library subscription for Ancestry.com.

For more information, call 860-346-4375.

Genealogy Training Series - Norwich 9/12/16

Otis Library in Norwich

Topic:
Tips for Successful Online Research

When and Where:
September 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Otis Library - 261 Main Street
Norwich, CT

Godfrey Director Beth Mariotti will speak on the multitude of resources available online and how to use them.  Get tips for:

• Discovering which documents are available online
• Using databases
• Successful Google searches
• Free sources such as ResearchIT and FamilySearch.org
• Managing online documents

Registration is required. Please call the Otis Library at (860) 889-2365 to register.

Lineage Researchers - Special Interest Group

Tree with Branches and Roots

These sessions are free and open only to Godfrey Premium members. No pre-registration necessary.

In September and October, the library will hold informal sessions focused on researching and submitting documentation for admission into lineage societies. Coordinators for these session have experience with lineage societies and seeking the early historical records necessary to provide adequate documentation.

Sessions will be held on the 2nd Friday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the library:

• Friday, September 9
• Friday, October 14

This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get suggestions from Godfrey staff and group participants.  Discover resources at the library, other archives, and online databases. Get help doing research as you learn!

Bring your laptop to make the most out of this useful information.

Genealogy Training Series - Norwich 9/7/2016

Otis Library in Norwich

Topic:
Where Did I Come From? Researching Immigrant Ancestors

When and Where:
September 7, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Otis Library - 261 Main Street
Norwich, CT

Godfrey Director Beth Mariotti will guide participants in a search for their homeland, including a demonstration of how to locate:

• ship manifests
• naturalization records
• vital records in their country of origin

The presentation will include examples from many countries; providing tips on hiring foreign researchers; and using Family History Centers to find original foreign vital and church records.

New researchers will learn how to get started, what information is available, how to find it, and how to use it. More seasoned researchers will benefit from tips on search methods and helpful websites and databases.

Registration is required. Please call the Otis Library at (860) 889-2365 to register.

Newer Genealogists - Special Interest Group

In September and October, the library will hold informal sessions focused on building the research skills of newer genealogists. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get suggestions from Godfrey staff and group participants.

The sessions are free and open only to Godfrey Premium members.  No pre-registration necessary.

Sessions will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the library.

• Tuesday, September 6 & 20
• Tuesday, October 4 & 18

Discover resources at the library, other archives, and online databases.  Get help doing research as you learn!

Bring your laptop to make the most out of this useful information.
 

Godfrey News - Labor Day Closing 2016

The library will be CLOSED on Saturday, September 3rd through Monday, September 5th for the Labor Day weekend.  We will reopen with normal hours on Tuesday, September 6th.  Happy Holiday!

July Sale : 10% off Used Military Books

In the spirit of Independence Day, we're celebrating with a sale of military books in our used book collection! All military books are 10% off. If you order a book from our eBay listing, simply bid 10% less. To order from the listing on our website, call us at 860-346-4375. Sale ends Sunday, July 31.

Used Books for Sale