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• Round Table: Using Facebook in Genealogy

  • When
    2 Mar 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    On Zoom

  

  Using Facebook in Genealogy

  Host: Frances Anamosa

  Members: Join us at our monthly round table! Each month, we choose a theme to spark the conversation, then gather on Zoom to have a great time sharing our tips, tricks, and stories.

  Questions to guide our conversation:

  • Which Facebook groups have you joined to help with your genealogical research?
  • If so, how have they helped you?
  • What successes have you had using Facebook for your genealogical research?
  • Any challenges?
  • How do you plan to use Facebook in the future?

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• RootsTech 2026

  • Start
    5 Mar 2026
  • End
    7 Mar 2026
  • Location
    Online or In Salt Lake City

  RootsTech:

  World's Largest Family Discovery Event

  March 5 — 7  |  Online or in Salt Lake City

  Attend talks and exhibits online, or in person in Salt Lake City. Plus, an on-demand learning library is available anytime.

  NVGS will help staff the California Pioneer Certificate Program booth. Stop by and say hello if you are in SLC!

  Hosted each year by FamilySearch, the RootsTech conference can give a boost to your research, help you learn new techniques, and inspire you to tell your family stories.

  It's not too late! Learn more and register

  Please note: This is not an NVGS event. We provide this information as a service to our members and friends.

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• Round Table: RootsTech Recap

  • When
    6 Apr 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    On Zoom

  

  RootsTech Recap

  Hosts: Sue Ziemski and Susan Ingersoll

  Members: Join us at our monthly round table! Each month, we choose a theme to spark the conversation, then gather on Zoom to have a great time sharing our tips, tricks, and stories.

  Whether you attended RootsTech 2026 in person or dropped into a few online sessions from the comfort of home, please join us to share our experiences, what we learned, and how we'll apply it to our future research.

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• Preserve Your Past: Valuable Resources at the Napa Valley Genealogical Library and Napa Library Memory Lab

  • When
    28 Apr 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    On Zoom

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  THIS IS A FREE, PUBLIC EVENT

  TO CELEBRATE PRESERVATION WEEK

  

  Preserve Your Past:

  Discover Treasures in the Stacks
  of the Napa Valley Genealogical Library
  and Resources at the Napa County Library Memory Lab

   Presented by
  Sue Ziemski and Susan Ingersoll, NVGS
  Tess Giracca, Napa County Library

  Hey, fellow Napans! Have you ever driven down California Blvd and thought, “What’s that library in the cute former church building?” On April 28, the Napa Valley Genealogical Society will tell you what’s there, and why you might want to plan a visit!

  The NVGS library has more than 9,000 holdings and has been in its present location since 1989. Please join us as we review the library’s resources and highlight just a few of the many valuable Treasures in our Stacks.

  Whether you are into history or genealogy, this valuable Northern California resource can advance your learning.

  Bonus: Tess Giracca, Napa County Librarian, will give us a brief overview of the wonderful resources and equipment available in their Memory Lab.

  All Attendees: Please RSVP for this online event

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  Susan Ingersoll and Sue Ziemski are the current President and Librarian, respectively, of Napa Valley Genealogical Society. They have both been enthusiastic family history researchers for at least a couple of decades. Like their fellow NVGS members, Susan and Sue love the society’s unique library, and enjoy spreading that love to all who will listen!

  This special event is being held to celebrate Preservation Week and is co-hosted by Napa County Library and Napa Valley Genealogical Society.

  
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• Round Table: Ways to Share Our Ancestors' Stories

  • When
    4 May 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    On Zoom

  

  Ways to Share Our Ancestors' Stories

  Host: Ruth Jenkins-McIntire

  Members: Join us at our monthly round table! Each month, we choose a theme to spark the conversation, then gather on Zoom to have a great time sharing our tips, tricks, and stories.

  How do you share family lore or the fruits of your research? Tell us your creative ideas at this round table conversation, plus pick up some great tips for future projects.

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