Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Genealogy 101

Genealogy 101
2025-06-11 14:00:00 2025-06-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy 101 Learn how to use key resources like census records, newspapers, and online databases to start building your family tree. Local History/Special Collections - Sprouse Rare Book Room

Wednesday, June 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-11 14:00:00 2025-06-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy 101 Learn how to use key resources like census records, newspapers, and online databases to start building your family tree. Local History/Special Collections - Sprouse Rare Book Room

Local History/Special Collections

Sprouse Rare Book Room

Learn how to use key resources like census records, newspapers, and online databases to start building your family tree.

Curious about your family history? Join us for a Genealogy 101 Workshop, a presentation that introduces the basics of genealogical research and highlights key resources available at the Library of Virginia.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Local History |

TAGS: | Genealogy |

Local History/Special Collections
pwalker@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1706
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
Patricia Walker
Hours
Mon, Jun 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 Closed
Fri, Jun 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 Closed
previous
this week
next
About the branch

Appointments encouraged but not required.

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

Genealogy 101
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sprouse Rare Book Room
Learn how to use key resources like census records, newspapers, and online databases to start building your family tree.
See all events