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See website for hours and location ![]() Genealogy consultants are available Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Drop in or contact Library manager (librarian@smcgs.org) to schedule an appointment See events at the San Mateo Public Library here |
Plan Ahead: Mining all the Gems for your Research TripsWhen: June 28, 2025 10:45AM - 12:15 PM Speaker: Pamela Brigham Location: San Mateo Public Library Oak Room In Person!! 10:15 AM Social half hour Benjamin Franklin said, “Failing to plan is planning to fail”. Research trips take a lot of planning to make sure you get the most out of them. They require doing your homework. In this class we’ll discuss how contacting archives, joining a local society, and making sure you’re aware of holidays, hours, and online sources are all helpful to make sure you mine all the gems from your research trip. ![]() Pamela Brigham is the President of the Silicon Valley Computer Genealogy Group. She believes in using technology as a tool to help break through brick walls and to tell her family’s history. She was in the technology industry for 20 years. Since she started researching her genealogy approximately 14 years ago, she has applied that knowledge of tech to effectively document her family’s past. She enjoys teaching classes in genealogy including classes on the Mac, FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, Newspapers, and City Directories. Pamela received a certificate in genealogy from Boston University. Internet Archive/Columbarium | Come visit us!The SMPL, in conjunction with SMCGS, is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. Find out more about the resources at these libraries here. Upcoming public events
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The San Mateo County Genealogical Society supports the study of family history in the Bay Area and beyond.
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San Mateo County Genealogical Society SMCGS is a 501(c)(3) organization | PO Box 230 https://smcgs.org |