Upcoming Events

An introduction to some of the free online resources that are available to the genealogical researcher. There will also be a demonstration of databases such as FamilySearch.org, Find-a-Grave, HeritageQuest, and others.

Reel Talk is a series of documentary screenings at University Branch Library with brief discussions of the films after they are shown.  Final Account is a powerful documentary that examines the reflections and remorse of former Nazi

Introduction to finding Revolutionary War ancestors, using several sources including databases, websites, and military records.

Join us as we look at a local landmark, the Fort Bend County Courthouse in Richmond. We’ll cover all five buildings that have served our community over the years.

This resource contains information compiled by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worldwide for more than 100 years. It is the largest genealogy collection in the world.

We will introduce you to the Ancestry.com online database and cover how to effectively search and evaluate the results. We will also cover some of the other services Ancestry.com offers. 

Join us for a discussion on Japanese War Brides following WWII. In this presentation, the history, experiences, and lives of Japanese war brides will be discussed, as well as the cultural impact they had on the US.  

Introduction to finding Civil War ancestors by using a number of sources including databases, websites and military records.

As the Civil War came to its conclusion, it took until June 19, 1865 for word to get to Texas that slavery was ended. Learn about Fort Bend’s Freedom Tree and how it relates to Juneteenth.