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ONLINE: Introduction to the census

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Online
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will open on October 14, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The census is one of the most important genealogical sources, providing an amazing amount of information on our families. We'll explore how to access the census, find our ancestors, and how to use all those wonderful details waiting for us.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Roots Roundtable

10:00am–11:30am
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
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Interested in genealogy? Need help with your research? This small support group meets the first Saturday of each month for education, support, and friendship. All skill levels are welcome. No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Genealogy Class: Your ancestor's FAN club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on October 23, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Especially in Southern research, investigating your ancestor's FAN club is essential for discovering identities and relationships of your family.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

ONLINE: Advanced probate research

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Online
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will open on October 28, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thorough probate research requires analysis of all records related to an estate, not just your ancestor's will. We'll explore the common steps in the probate process, the types of records created, and how to correlate them for hidden clues.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Roots Roundtable

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Interested in genealogy? Need help with your research? This small support group meets the second Friday of each month for education, support, and friendship. All skill levels are welcome. No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Genealogy Class: Family drama with the Equity Court

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on November 6, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grievances, family drama, and more! Learn why the records of the Equity Court can yield rich information about your family often not available elsewhere. 

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

ONLINE: Genealogy research for beginners

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Online
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will open on November 11, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

What is genealogy? How do I begin? In this introduction to genealogy, learn the first steps to researching and recording your family tree.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Genealogy with City Directories

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on November 19, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

City Directories are more than just a list of names and addresses. Get the most out of researching these pages to uncover occupations, marriages, deaths and other hidden clues about your ancestors.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Roots Roundtable

10:00am–11:30am
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Interested in genealogy? Need help with your research? This small support group meets the first Saturday of each month for education, support, and friendship. All skill levels are welcome. No registration necessary.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

ONLINE: African American genealogy for beginners

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Online
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will open on November 25, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to begin uncovering and researching your unique heritage. In this class, we'll explore how to begin genealogical research, the common sources for finding your ancestors, and how to stay organized.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

Roots Roundtable

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Interested in genealogy? Need help with your research? This small support group meets the second Friday of each month for education, support, and friendship. All skill levels are welcome. No registration necessary.

This event is in the "All Ages / Family" group

Genealogy Show & Tell

5:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages / Family
Main Library (Rock Hill)
Library Branch: Main Library (Rock Hill)
Room: Meeting Room (RH)
Age Group: All Ages / Family
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Celebrate your family story with other genealogists at this annual holiday show & tell party. Bring a family memento, artifact, or heirloom to share with the group and tell why it's important to you and your heritage. Refreshments provided.

This event is in the "Adults (18 years & up)" group

ONLINE: Finding the women

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults (18 years & up)
Online
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults (18 years & up)
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The women in our family trees can often be elusive, their maiden names difficult to uncover, their parents hidden.