Have you hit a brick wall in your genealogy research? You are not alone.

Take a walk around MGC and learn about the valuable resources available for genealogy and history research.

Research your family history with Ancestry Library Edition. Search the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 to 1940 as well as immigration, vital, military, court, church, and ethnic records.

Piece together your WWII veteran's military experience using web resources, Library resources, and outside sources. Learn what records still exist and how to locate them.

Learn the fundamentals of beginning a genealogical research project. We will discuss organization, census information, vital records, and where to look for information.

The U.S. Federal Census is a great place to start tracing your ancestors. Learn what census years are available, the information each contains, and how to access them.

This class will provide you with the necessary tools to trace your Scottish ancestors.

Learn about German holiday traditions and how to celebrate them locally in this special holiday edition of the discussion group. This class will be held in person.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, but he is older than you might think. Before Santa Claus, many cultures throughout the world incorporated similar figures into their holidays and traditions.

Discover the best genealogy websites for your research. This beginner-level class requires basic computer literacy. This class will be held in person as well as virtually via Zoom simultaneously.

Get into the Christmas spirit with a performance by these festive singers dressed in beautiful Victorian attire.

Newspaper databases can be used to find genealogical information such as birth, marriage, and death records, obituaries, probate cases, and interesting information about your ancestors’ lives.

In order to find 19th and 20th-century genealogical records in a foreign county, you often need to know your ancestor’s hometown.

Have you hit a brick wall in your genealogy research? You are not alone.

Discover how Mid-Continent Public Library’s Interlibrary Loan service can help you access resources from other libraries across the country. This is a beginner-level class.

The Ain’t Misbehavins will bring songs from the Roaring ‘20s to life.

Learn how to use Fold3 to access U.S. military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of veterans. This class focuses on search tips and the types of records available.

The Library is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross to help ensure reliable blood inventories in our area and beyond.

Get the most out of using the FamilySearch website. Learn tips on searching records, using the research wiki, finding family trees, using the Family History catalog, and more.

Learn how to search thousands of resources, from history books to Revolutionary War records, with HeritageQuest Online. This beginner-level class requires basic computer literacy.

Do you have a German ancestor in your family tree? Learn basic methods for German genealogy research.

Are there family stories that you have Native American ancestors in your family tree? Learn tips for researching U.S.

Join in the fun of exploring new resources at the Midwest Genealogy Center.

Join in the fun of exploring new resources at the Midwest Genealogy Center.

The German Special Interest Group presents and preserves genealogical information about the German regions, traces German ancestors, and fosters a better understanding of the lives they led.