Looking for a place to learn more about genealogy and how to do family research? Lunch & Learn is simply the best place to do just that. Free and open to the public, it is one of the SCGS's most popular educational programs. Join us soon. Please note, tThe library is NOT open for research during Lunch & Learn hours.

Lunch and Learn lectures are currently Online Only. Please check our website and lecture flyer for more details. COVID-19 restrictions require masks and vaccination cards to enter the library.

FREE - ONLINE
Saturday, May 13, 2023 - ONLINE ONLY*
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ASIAN PACIFIC ISLAND HERITAGE MONTH DAY AT SCGS
1:00 - 1:20 p.m. - Speaker - Katrina Lacerna
"Find Out What Is at The Asian Pacific Resource Center for You"
The Asian Pacific Resource Center (APRC) established in 1979, is a special collection of the LA County Library located in the Rosemead Library. The collection is on the Asian American/Pacific Islander American experience, with core holdings on the history, art, and culture.

Katrina Lacerna is the Asian Pacific Resource Center Librarian.

1:25 - 2:25 p.m. - Speaker - Diane Henriks
"FILIPINO GENEALOGY: TRACING YOUR FILIPINO ROOTS"

Diane Henriks is a professional genealogist, investigator, speaker, and author, specializing in descendancy and brick wall research. She has worked closely with private investigators to find living people, while also assisting in civil and criminal investigations. She's a member of APG and SCGS. What started out as a small hobby over a decade ago, when a hand drawn family tree chart was given to her, has since become a great obsession!

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Speaker - Baldwin Chiu
CLIPS FROM THE FILM “Far East Deep South”

Baldwin Chiu, producer and subject of the award-winning documentary, "Far East Deep South", will discuss his journey in uncovering his lost family history and show excerpts from the film. "Far East Deep South" follows Chiu's search for answers about his paternal ancestors that takes him on an emotional journey with his father through Mississippi. They not only discover surprising family revelations, but uncover the racially complex history of Chinese families during the Jim Crow era and how the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 impacted their family for generations. The Chiu family's story has been featured on CBS News, USA Today, PBS and more.

PLEASE NOTE INFORMATION BELOW:
Please register at least one-hour ahead for the FREE SCGS Lunch and Learn, click on the link below:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8817691156668112984

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

FREE. The library will not be open for research. Times are approximate.
For any questions, please contact Charlotte rubymoon01@yahoo.com

FREE - ONLINE
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - ONLINE ONLY*
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Speaker - Karen Fortin
"WorldCat and ArchiveGrid Finding Books, Manuscripts, and More"
WorldCat and ArchiveGrid are free online resources that allow you to identify and locate a rich treasure trove of books, manuscripts, and other print materials that could prove invaluable in your genealogical research.

Karen A. Fortin has degrees in History and Library Science and a passion for research. She is a member of various genealogical societies and loves to help people explore their family's history and the world in which they lived.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m. - Speaker - Eowyn (Langholf) Walker
"What is this WikiTree I Keep Hearing About?"
Celebrating its 15th year in 2023, WikiTree is a community of members on a mission to grow one free, accessible, accurate, shared tree that connects us all. Learn what the site has to offer and how you can get involved.

Eowyn (Langholf) Walker has been the Forest Elf (General Manager) of WikiTree.com for 10 years. Genealogy has been an interest since she was 14 and she's been working at it professionally for the last 13 years.

PLEASE NOTE INFORMATION BELOW:
Please register at least one-hour ahead for the FREE SCGS Lunch and Learn for June 10, click on the link below:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3409908142196060256

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

FREE. The library will not be open for research. Times are approximate.
For any questions, please contact Charlotte rubymoon01@yahoo.com