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  • German Roots with Ken Weaver

    German Roots For LCGS members researching ancestors from Germany and other German-speaking countries. This group usually meets on the first Thursday morning of each month from September through April from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Email Ken for the link to join. Ken Weaver kenneth.n.weaver@gmail.com

  • Writers Group

    Writers Group For LCGS members wishing to go beyond recording names, dates and places, to interweave interesting facts about their ancestors’ lives, placing individuals in a social and historical context. This group usually meets from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday afternoon of each month. Email Andrea for the link to join. Andrea Perisho […]

  • FMRL ~ Photo Identification Techniques: 3 Case Studies with Lisa Louise Cooke

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Virtual Webinar
    Fort Myers Regional Library Programs

    All FMRL programs you must register in advance whether you are attending in person or virtually. https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/online-photo-identification-techniques-130413 Contact Bryan Mulcahy at 239-533-4626 or email him at bmulcahy@leegov.com.

  • 50th Anniversary Watch Party ~ Getting the Genealogy Records You Need – Privacy Laws and FOIA with Thomas MacEntee

    Zoom via LCGS

    Join us for an LCGS 50th Anniversary Watch Party, a member benefit, featuring Thomas MacEntee's program "Getting the Genealogy Records You Need – Privacy Laws and FOIA." Navigate privacy laws, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and restricted collections to access the records you need. Learn ethical strategies for working with government agencies and archives to […]

  • April Meeting – Preserving Your Memories by Establishing & Following Your Process with Diana Smith

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Meeting Rm A & B - Hybrid 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, United States

    Join us along with Diana Smith as she presents her program "Preserving Your Memories by Establishing & Following Your Process."  Getting started is said to be the hardest part of genealogy research – but there are other challenges along the way which have derailed many who started working on their family history and just got […]

  • German Roots with Ken Weaver

    German Roots For LCGS members researching ancestors from Germany and other German-speaking countries. This group usually meets on the first Thursday morning of each month from September through April from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Email Ken for the link to join. The May 2026 meeting replaces the January 1, 2026 meeting that did happen due the […]

  • FMRL ~ Basic Beginning Genealogy Research with Bryan Mulcahy

    Fort Myers Regional Library ~ In Person 1651 Lee Street, Meeting Room A, Fort Myers, FL, United States
    Fort Myers Regional Library Programs

    All FMRL programs you must register in advance whether you are attending in person or virtually. https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/online-basic-beginning-genealogy-research-130414 Contact Bryan Mulcahy at 239-533-4626 or email him at bmulcahy@leegov.com.

  • Using Indirect Evidence to Prove Lineage with Connie Lizak

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Meeting Rm A & B - Hybrid 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, United States

    Join us along with Connie Lizak as she presents her program "Using Indirect Evidence to Prove Lineage." When direct evidence isn't available, indirect evidence documents can be combined to prove the link. In this session, we will discuss when to use a Proof Argument using indirect evidence, how to prepare and write one, and provide several […]

  • 50th Anniversary Watch Party ~ Don’t Chop Off That Branch! A Genealogy Arborist’s Handbook Thomas MacEntee

    Zoom via LCGS

    Join us at our 50th anniversary Watch Party - Don’t Chop Off That Branch! A Genealogy Arborist’s Handbook with Thomas MacEntee. Discover strategies to correct genealogical research errors without deleting family tree branches. Using real examples, learn multiple approaches to resolve faulty research and salvage valuable information you’ve spent years building. Handout available. This is prerecorded program […]

  • FMRL ~ Overcoming Brickwalls, Research Challenges and Dead Ends with Bryan Mulcahy

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Virtual Webinar
    Fort Myers Regional Library Programs

    All FMRL programs you must register in advance whether you are attending in person or virtually. https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/online-overcoming-brickwalls-research-challenges-and-dead-ends-130415 Contact Bryan Mulcahy at 239-533-4626 or email him at bmulcahy@leegov.com.

  • June Meeting ~ Passing the Baton with Sue Styx

    Fort Myers Regional Library - Meeting Rm A & B - Hybrid 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, United States

    Join us along with Sue Styx as she presents her program "Passing the Baton."  What will happen to your genealogy research and family treasures when you’re gone? This class explores practical steps genealogists can take now to preserve their work. Learn how to organize research, select a genealogy heir, manage digital accounts, and use tools […]