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Genealogy Center

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The Genealogy Center includes a non-circulating collection of over 20,000 titles and 31,000 volumes organized by country, state, and county, a computer lab dedicated to genealogy research with databases of special interest to genealogists, machines for viewing microfilm and microfiche, and staff and volunteers ready to help you with your research. 

Watch for these upcoming free programs at the Main Library: 

On Saturday, May 18, the New Mexico Genealogical Society will be presenting an all day workshop on Family Tree DNA of Houston, Texas, by founder and President of Family Tree DNA, Bennett Greenspan,  10:30 am - 2:30 pm, Main Library Auditorium.  Check http://www.nmgs.org   for details.  Please register in advance with president@nmgs.org

On Tuesday, May 28, join members of the Albuquerque Genealogical Society and library staff for a Research Day.  Get indiviual help with your genealogy research questions any time between 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Genealogy Center, Main Library - 2nd floor.

On Saturday, June 15, experienced genealogist Victoria Sullivan will be giving a beginning genealogy workshop on Getting Started.  2:00 - 3:00 pm,  Genealogy Center, Main Library - 2nd floor.

On Saturday, June 22,  Confidential Intermediary Ann House from New Mexico Adoption Search will speak about Adoption Search and Reunion in a Closed File State.  This will be useful information for anyone interested in the process for finding information about biological parents, adoptees, or biological siblings in a closed file state like New Mexico.  She'll also provide an overview of information available about adoptions for people doing family history research.  2:00 - 3:00 pm, Genealogy Center, Main Library - 2nd floor.

On Saturday, June 29, experienced genealogist Victoria Sullivan will present a beginning genealogy workshop on Using Census Records, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Genealogy Center, Main Library - 2nd floor.

Don't forget the Genealogy Research Day on the last Tuesday of the month.  Come anytime between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm and get individual help from expert volunteers from the Albuquerque Genealogical Society.  So bring your charts and questions on May 28!

The New Mexico Genealogical Society has recently generously paid for many new Catholic church records to be added to our collection on extended loan from FirstSearch.  Click on the Microform Collections tab above for more information!

Would your group like a tour of the Genealogy Center or an overview at your next meeting of the available resources?  Contact us and we can schedule a tour at the Genealogy Center or come to you with a half hour presentation about the many resources available at the Genealogy Center to support family history research.

Genealogists from the New Mexico Genealogical Society are now available to help with your research on the 3rd Saturday of the month.  That's a great time to stop by, especially if you would like assistance with researching New Mexico families who have been here for many generations.  Bring your charts and be ready to ask questions!

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