Life Lab are free workshops offered by trained professionals and volunteers that focus on improving your day to day life. These programs cover a wide range of workshops from gardening to small business needs. No need to bring anything but yourself to participate! The Jacksonville Public Library offers excellent resources for genealogical research for use in the library and/or from home.
About: Join us for this hands-on workshop on genealogy research. Learn about resources, research best practices, and more that you can apply to your personal genealogy projects.
About the presenter: Sherry Shine holds a MS degree in Counseling Psychology and a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development. She owned and operated SSG EEO Services, where she conducted investigations of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints from federal employees. Sherry has taught psychology at Edward Waters University and University of Phoenix. She has an intense interest in the genealogy of families, especially her own. Her work experience as an Investigator honed her research skills and gave her the ability to navigate records, data, and testimony. Join her to learn how to uncover your family roots.
This program is made possible by a grant from the Mellon Foundation.
Registration is required for this event, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy |
TAGS: | mellon grant | life lit | Life Lab | Genealogy | Family History | African American Genealogy | adult programs |
