German Roots with Ken Weaver
2026-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)

FMRL ~ Getting Through that Awful German Handwriting with Ken Weaver
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library ~ In Person, 1651 Lee Street, Meeting Room A, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
All FMRL programs you must register in advance whether you are attending in person or virtually.
Register online: https://libraryaware.com/3A0848?SID=01b51c45-43a8-42b0-a51a-b4bb735665ef
Contact Bryan Mulcahy at 239-533-4626 or email him at bmulcahy@leegov.com.

January Membership Meeting ~ Navigating the NARA Website with Julie Miller
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
Join us when Julie Miller presents Navigating the NARA Website, an introduction to one of the most valuable resources available to genealogists. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) website provides access to records held in Washington, DC, and at regional branches across the country—many of which are available online. This program will walk you through the website, explain what records are available, and show you how to use these resources to enhance your genealogical research.
Join virtually: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ssNjah9-ScOBVdzvPUbhQw
In Person: See below for address and directions.

The Book Club at LCGS
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom via LCGS

Writers Group
2026-02-03 13:00 - 15:00
Have you ever considered turning your genealogy research into engaging family stories that future generations will cherish?
For those of you interested in going beyond just names, dates, and places, this group focuses on weaving together fascinating details about ancestors’ lives – placing them within the social and historical context of their time. The group typically meets from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month so add it to your calendar.
To join, please email Andrea for the meeting link.
Andrea Perisho
amperisho@outlook.com

German Roots with Ken Weaver
2026-02-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 12:00
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

How to Save Your Research from Destruction & Ensure its Future Survival with Lisa Louise Cooke
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/DTiFsP9tTUqShMhT5DI42Q

FMRL ~ Dealing With my German Ancestors Family Names with Ken Weaver
2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library ~ In Person, 1651 Lee Street, Meeting Room A, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
All FMRL programs you must register in advance whether you are attending in person or virtually.
Contact Bryan Mulcahy at 239-533-4626 or email him at bmulcahy@leegov.com.

Writers Group
2026-03-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00
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
amperisho@outlook.com

FMRL ~ How to Reopen and Work a Genealogical Cold Case with Lisa Louise Cooke
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar

An Introduction to Heraldry for Genealogists with David Appleton
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom via LCGS
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/fSGW9twORlWx8sBs9W3T6A
workshop

March Meeting ~ Researching Your Colonial Ancestors with Bryan Mulcahy
2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/GUcZ5TTpTeq62o5XP-4UkQ

FMRL ~ Photo Identification Techniques: 3 Case Studies with Lisa Louise Cooke
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar

April Meeting - Preserving Your Memories by Establishing & Following Your Process with Diana Smith
2026-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uQQF7Q3jT_i5QtR5jtZAsA

Preserving Old Family Documents with Bryan Mulcahy ~ Genealogy Workshop
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom via LCGS
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/isKulG0xSXSvTAvRiOQg-Q

German Roots with Ken Weaver
2026-05-07 10:00 - 12:00
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 holiday.
Ken Weaver
kenneth.n.weaver@gmail.com

FMRL ~ Basic Beginning Genealogy Research with Bryan Mulcahy
2026-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Fort Myers Regional Library ~ In Person, 1651 Lee Street, Meeting Room A, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States

Using Indirect Evidence to Prove Lineage with Connie Lizak
2026-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/5GbznARqRPO4Bzogjx4Zng

FMRL ~ Overcoming Brickwalls, Research Challenges and Dead Ends with Bryan Mulcahy
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar

June Meeting ~ Passing the Baton with Sue Styx
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/5fVa7NpQTQu5QuPKKKQJHA

FMRL ~ Jumping the Pond: Finding Origins of Your Immigrant Ancestor with Donna Moughty
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar

July Membership Meeting - Dead Men Do Tell Tales: Recreating Life in a Community using Death Certificates with Karen Fortin
2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/E_Wyi8s9Te-MlBlQdj13sg

FMRL ~ 30 Plus Types of Maps Used in Genealogy Research with Peg Kaputsiak
2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar

August Meeting ~ Mixers and Shakers - Tracing Your Bartending etc. Ancestors before Prohibition with Debra Dudek
2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/_cqT40sKQY-Tpt7Cr5WcKA

FMRL ~ 6 Tasks AI Can Do For Your Genealogy Research at Lighting Speed with Lisa Louise Cooke
2026-09-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar

September Meeting ~ Mixers and Shakers - Tracing Your Bartending etc. Ancestors During and After Prohibition with Debra Dudek
2026-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Meeting Rm A & B – Hybrid, 1651 Lee Street, Room A & B, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/WobXeKPnQGa-EMT4XDheyQ

FMRL ~ Courthouse Research with Bryan Mulcahy
2026-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Myers Regional Library – Virtual Webinar
