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Getting Started with Family History Research
2026-07-18 13:30:00 2026-07-18 15:00:00 America/Phoenix Getting Started with Family History Research Tempe Public Library - Ironwood Classroom

Saturday, July 18
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-18 13:30:00 2026-07-18 15:00:00 America/Phoenix Getting Started with Family History Research Tips for getting started with family history research. Tempe Public Library - Ironwood Classroom

Tempe Public Library

Ironwood Classroom

Tips for getting started with family history research.

Have you thought about tracing your family’s history but don’t know where to begin? Duane Roen will share some readily-available resources, tools, and strategies for getting started with researching your roots. This workshop is designed for those who have little or no experience in researching family history.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Adult Education |

TAGS: | Genealogy | Family History |

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