Genealogy PLUS

Genealogy Plus

Learn about genealogy and your family history with Genealogy Plus!

The Story County Genealogical Society presents lectures and help sessions throughout the year.

Presented by Ames Public Library and the Story County Genealogical Society.

Genealogy & History Events

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Plus Help Session

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Program Details:
  Drop in and get help with your genealogy project. Join us in person on September 27 or online October 5.   Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and the Story County Genealogical Society. ...


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Plus Online

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Program Details:
  Topic — Genealogy 101 Ames Public Library and the Story County Genealogical Society will offer Genealogy 101 in September. Join us for the same presentation in person September 20 or online September 28. This class will cover t...


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Program Details:
  Drop in and get help with your genealogy project. Join us in person on September 27 or online October 5.   ONLINE ONLY. A Zoom link will be posted on this page before the event.   Presented in partnership with Ame...


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Program Details:
A century ago, Jack Trice—Iowa State’s first Black student-athlete—died of injuries suffered in his second football game. His story is highlighted by his athleticism, the poignant note he wrote to himself, and the mystery of his death. Yet, Ja...


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Program Details:
The Iowa State University Department of History, in partnership with the Ames History Museum and Ames Public Library, will host Jeff Bremer, author of A New History of Iowa, on at the Library.  Jeff Bremer's A New History of Iowa&nbs...


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Program Details:
  Topic — Genealogy 102 Ames Public Library and the Story County Genealogical Society will offer Genealogy 101 in October. Join us for the same presentation in person October 18 or online October 26. This class will cover the bas...


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Plus Help Session

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Ames Public Library
Room: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Program Details:
  Drop in and get help with your genealogy project. Join us in person on October 25 or online November 2.   Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library and the Story County Genealogical Society. ...


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Program Details:
  Topic — Genealogy 102 Ames Public Library and the Story County Genealogical Society will offer Genealogy 101 in October. Join us for the same presentation in person October 18 or online October 26. This class will cover th...


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Program Details:
  Drop in and get help with your genealogy project. Join us in person on October 25 or online November 2.   ONLINE ONLY. A Zoom link will be posted on this page before the event.   Presented in partnership with Ames...


Ames Public Library connects you to the world of ideas through diverse and inclusive resources and programs. We welcome proposals via our website for programs at www.amespubliclibrary.org/programproposal and exhibits at https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/exhibit-proposal.