The Genealogical Society of Collier County, Inc. offers beginning  genealogy classes in the fall and spring, sponsored by the Collier County Public Library and open to the public free of charge. This educational course is geared to those new to genealogy or just getting started in researching their family history.

UPCOMING CLASSES

2021 Library Genealogy Classes

A series of four genealogy classes will be offered by Marie Overman through Collier County Public Library via Zoom. If you are interested in attending any or all of them, you must register for an invitation to join the classes on the library’s website www.collierlibrary.org.  You can also register in person at any of the libraries. The classes are free and will start at 1:30 p.m. on Mondays and will be about one hour in length.

Genealogy Basics
Monday, January 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

Vital Records and Where to Find Them
Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

U.S. and State Census Records
Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

City and Farm Directories
Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.

Classes are free. Registration required. Call Library Reference Desk 239-252-5147 or register online.
https://www.collierlibrary.org/events/

SHARED INTEREST GROUPS  CANCELLED
Open to members with an interest, please consult our Schedule page for dates and times.

GERMAN SIG
Hosted by Werner Ropers
Location: Naples Regional Library
650 Central Ave.

BRIT SIG 
This SIG no longer meets.
Contact us if you are interested in hosting.

Collier DNA SIG
Hosted by Arthur Sissman
Location: Naples Regional Library
650 Central Ave.

REUNION SIG
Hosted by Arlene Mauer

Location: Naples Regional Library,
650 Central Ave.  Small room next to Auditorium.
Reunion SIG is for members who have MAC computers and Reunion software to store their family history. 

CANADIAN SIG
Hosted by Linda Ryan
Location: Naples Regional Library
650 Central Ave.

ANCESTRY
Hosted by Nancy Pointer, Vrinda Albrecht and Myrna Lewis 
Location: Naples Regional Library
650 Central Ave.

WRITERS SIG
Hosted by Arlene Mauer
Location: Private Home
Contact: researcher7@comcast.net

JEWISH GENEALOGY SIG
Hosted by Arthur Sissman
Location: Jewish Federation Office,
2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201

 GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF COLLIER COUNTY MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Where: Moorings Presbyterian Church, Moss Hall
791 Harbour Drive, Naples, FL Click Here for map
Parking and hall entrance are located in back of church.
When: 7:00 p.m. second Tuesday each month.* (No meetings in July, August, or September)
Program follows business meeting.
Guests are welcome at our meetings.
Click on our Schedule page link for program topics.

GET RESEARCH HELP AT THE LIBRARY

VISIT THE GENEALOGY ROOM- The Genealogy Collection is located at the Naples Branch Library, 650 Central Avenue, in the reference area.  It is a non-circulating collection of basic and intermediate resources, including books, periodicals, electronic resources, and web-based subscription databases which include Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest and New England Ancestors. Volunteer members of the Genealogical Society of Collier County are available to assist you in the Genealogy Room.  Please visit the VOLUNTEER HELP link for a schedule of the times the volunteers will be available throughout the week.

RESEARCH FROM HOME
From your home computer using the Internet you may access HeritageQuest through the special library link using your library card.  Click on the LIBRARY Link on the left menu. The Collier County Public Library has a subscription to HeritageQuest Online , which offers the U.S. census, family history books, city directories and much more. You may access this database from your device using this link and your Collier County Public Library card. NOTE: Enter your library card number when prompted for barcode.

SPEAKERS ARE AVAILABLE TO TALK TO YOUR GROUP

Subject: Genealogy- Demonstrations and lectures on how to start your family tree and record your family history. Contact us: Click Here

GSCC Educator Marie Overman and President Arlene Mauer lecture at Marco DAR, Feb. 2011