Free Library of Northampton Township is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library and regularly offers genealogy classes throughout the year, including Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition and Introduction to FamilySearch.
You can access Ancestry Library Edition and FamilySearch within the Library.
Questers’ Keepsake Roadshow
Presented by: The Questers – Bring your keepsake or heirloom and we’ll do an adult show and tell! Ensure that the item can be carried into the library.
Registration is Required. You may register here.
Handwriting
Do you need help deciphering your ancestor’s handwriting or trying to read vital records in another language? Or do you need help learning cursive handwriting? This staff-led, introductory program is for you.
Registration is Required. You may register here.
Researching Nationalities
Are you interested in researching your ancestors from a particular country? We’ll be touching on a variety of nationalities.
Registration is Required. You may register here.
Daughters of the American Revolution
Do you have an American Revolutionary War ancestor? Are you interested in obtaining membership with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)? DAR genealogist Jennifer P. Viscusi will talk about the organization and the steps required for a successful application.
Registration is Required. You may register here.
Cemetery Symbolism
Are you interested in learning about cemeteries and the symbolism behind cemetery designs and tombstone iconography, like the cherub? This program delves into various iconography you might find.
Registration is Required. You may register here.
Oral Histories
Presenting from Amherst, MA, Eve Glazier and Christa Whitney of the Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project speak about the Project’s collection and the basics of oral history. This is a hybrid program; attendees can register and attend virtually or in-person as part of the Yiddish Book Center’s Public Libraries Program, a partnership with the American Library Association and made possible by the Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Registration is Required. You may register here.
Roundup: Helpful Links & Organizations
To end the year, staff will share helpful genealogical links that family historians might find helpful in their ongoing research. Bring your own and we can share links, organizations, tips, and experiences.
Registration is Required. You may register here.
If you have a question on local history or would like one-on-one assistance with your research, contact the Township Archives at 215.357.3050, ext. 114, or archivist@nhtwp.org.
