Join us as we showcase records that tell the story of early American settlers’ westward movement, and the diverse people and cultures involved in this historic shift. This is an in-person only event.

Join us as we showcase records that tell the story of early American settlers’ westward movement, and the diverse people and cultures involved in this historic shift. This is an in-person only event.

Step into a virtual reality career simulation. Participants will select a career from our curated list and experience real-world tasks in that field.

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.

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.

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.

Did your ancestor serve in the U.S. Civil War? Discover the resources you need to find your ancestors and learn where those records are located.

The Memory Lab at MCPL is a free do-it-yourself space that provides equipment for digitizing materials such as home movies, audio tapes, recipe books, and family photographs.

Join us on the first Friday of each month for coffee and conversations. We will discuss a specific research topic and answer questions in this discussion-led class.

Join us at the Midwest Genealogy Center’s Family Fun Day, a free celebration of creativity, history, and community.

There is a saying that there are two things certain in life: death and taxes. Tax records provide insight into our ancestor’s net worth, town’s economy, migration patterns, and family structures.

Research your family history with Ancestry Library Edition. Search the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 to 1950, as well as immigration, vital, military, court, church, and ethnic records.

In genealogy, we often wish walls could talk. If you know what to look for and where to look, sometimes they can.

Learn how to search for and use periodicals at the Midwest Genealogy Center and other libraries, as another resource in your genealogy research. This is a beginner-level class.

Why is Kansas City world famous for jazz? Explore the “golden era” of Kansas City jazz through historic images and audio recordings with Kent Rausch of the Vine Street Rumble Jazz Orchestra.

Join Kurt Jordan for a discussion on how we as society have the collective responsibility and obligation for maintaining and preserving our sacred cemeteries and graveyards.

What do the following terms: asylums, court records, trains, famine, and child apprentices, have to do with each other? Everything and nothing, depending on your biological family’s line.

What do the following terms: asylums, court records, trains, famine, and child apprentices, have to do with each other? Everything and nothing, depending on your biological family’s line.

Have you taken a DNA test and want to know what to do with the results? Join us for this introductory class on using DNA to connect to family and to help solve hard genealogy problems.

Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and create memories together. Designed for children of all ages. Come share the early literacy experience with the whole family.

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.

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

Are you considering taking A DNA test, or have taken a DNA test but don’t know what to do with the results?

Celebrate Juneteenth by creating crafts to decorate for the holiday. Please register participating children only.

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.

Have you taken a DNA test and want to know what to do with the results? Join us for this introductory class on using DNA to connect to family and to help solve hard genealogy problems.

You’ve taken a DNA test… so, what now? Join us to learn strategies for utilizing test results in your genealogy research. We will explore how to use DNA evidence to work through your brick walls.