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SUMMARY:Labor Day Bookstore Sale!     September 6 - September 12  All Missouri and Illinois Genealogical Books
DESCRIPTION:All Missouri and Illinois Genealogical Books are ON SALE at our website bookstore!\nTake advantage of these Special Savings over the extended Labor Day week sale.\nVisit:   Bookstore Sale
URL:https://stlgs.org/event/labor-day-book-sale-september-6-september-12-all-missouri-and-illinois-genealogical-books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T113000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: Using St. Louis Court Records for Genealogical & Historical Research
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the Missouri State Archives branch in St. Louis\, how the court system worked in the 19th century\, and what the local archives holds in its collection. View many examples of its holdings and find out how to access the records. \nSpeaker: Bill Glankler\, Supervising Archivist at Missouri State Archives\, St. Louis. \nWatch the general meeting recording.\nWatch the presentation recording.\nRecording availability: Both recordings will be available through 12 December 2026.\nView or download the meeting handout.
URL:https://stlgs.org/event/using-st-louis-court-records-for-genealogical-and-historical-research
LOCATION:Hybrid: Clark Family Branch\, St. Louis County Library\, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T143000
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SUMMARY:German SIG: AI and the Old German Handwriting: Will it Work?
DESCRIPTION:Can AI (artificial intelligence) translate old German handwriting? We’ll dive deep into some AI tools to determine what works best for your genealogy documents and what tools you may want to avoid. \nFeatured Speaker:  Katherine Schober\, German handwriting expert
URL:https://stlgs.org/event/german-sig-meeting-ai-and-the-old-german-handwriting-will-it-work
LOCATION:Hybrid: St. Louis Genealogical Society\, 4 Sunnen Drive\, Suite 140\, Maplewood\, MO\, 63147\, United States
CATEGORIES:German SIG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
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SUMMARY:From Researching to Writing: Preserving Our Family Stories
DESCRIPTION:All-Day Hands-On Workshop\, Fall 2026\n\nEvery family has stories to tell; it’s what makes us unique and why it’s so important to ensure our own history is saved. \nThis workshop will help you begin to capture your family’s stories. We’ll look at how to . . . \n\nStart with Yourself: Autobiographical Writing\nOrganize Your Writing Using MS Word\nHandle Family Mythology\nGather ideas for Many Creative Writing Projects\n\nHow it works:\nThe day will include several short lectures and time to practice. You’ll have the chance to learn by observing and by doing. You can work via pen and paper or on the computer\, whichever way is comfortable for you. Bring your own laptop or use our office computers (Windows). \nBonus Class for Participants Only \nYour registration includes an additional class on Saturday\, 3 October\, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. This time will be set aside for sharing\, writing and editing\, and receiving support from the group. \nWhat to bring: \n\nA laptop or use one of our society computers (no tablets\, please)\nRelevant information on anyone you’d like to write about\n\nSpace is limited—register now to reserve your seat! This workshop will be in-person only. \n  \nReady to Register for the Workshop? \nYou can register for the workshop by using our secure online store or by downloading a flyer and mailing in your check or credit card information. \n\nTo register for the writing workshop in our secure store\, click here..\nTo download a flyer\, click here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nQuestions: Send an email to office@stlgs.org.
URL:https://stlgs.org/event/from-researching-to-writing-preserving-our-family-stories
LOCATION:St. Louis Genealogical Society\, 4 Sunnen Drive\, Suite 140\, Maplewood\, MO\, 63147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T113000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: The Kate Moody Collection: St. Louis City and County
DESCRIPTION:Katherine “Kate” Twining Moody lived in Webster Groves and was a librarian for the St. Louis Public Library from 1895 until 1945. She amassed a large collection of photos\, newspaper articles\, booklets\, oral histories\, and other documents which has been donated to the Webster Groves Historical Society. They have teamed with the Webster Groves Public Library and Missouri Digital Heritage to make this eclectic resource fully searchable and accessible to the public. You will be intrigued by how much is now available to researchers in this newly-released treasure trove of local history.\n\nPresenter: John Egel\, head reference librarian\, Webster Groves Public Library\n\n  \nPlease note: This meeting will be at the Grant’s View branch of the St. Louis County Library\, 9700 Musick Avenue\, St. Louis\, MO 63123. \n\n  \nThis is a hybrid meeting. No need to register for in-person\, but you must register to attend via Zoom. Click on the Registration Button below and follow the simple instructions that appear on your screen. Once you have filled in the registration form\, an invitation with a link to attend the meeting will be sent to the email you provided.\n 
URL:https://stlgs.org/event/monthly-meeting-the-kate-moody-collection-st-louis-city-and-county
LOCATION:Grant’s View Branch\, St. Louis County Library\, 9700 Musick Road\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T130000
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SUMMARY:Irish SIG: Using DNA for Your Irish Family History
DESCRIPTION:Many Americans have Irish ancestry and are keen to know more about their Irish forebears. However\, a stumbling block to researching those ancestors is not knowing where in Ireland they came from\, as most often all we see on documents for place of origin is “Ireland.” However\, the advent of DNA testing may be just the thing to help you overcome this obstacle. \nFeatured Speaker: Claire Bradley\, Director of Irish Studies\, International Institute of Genealogical Studies\n \nTo register for the Zoom meeting\, click on the Registration Button below and follow the simple instructions that appear on your screen. Once you have filled in the registration form\, an invitation with a link to attend the meeting will be sent to the email you provided.
URL:https://stlgs.org/event/irish-sig-using-dna-for-your-irish-family-history
LOCATION:Hybrid: St. Louis Genealogical Society\, 4 Sunnen Drive\, Suite 140\, Maplewood\, MO\, 63147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Irish SIG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T100000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: Using the Emerson History & Genealogy Center's Print Collection
DESCRIPTION:Discover the center’s collection of more than 100\,000 books for family history research\, including some of its unique resources. Learn how to search the catalog\, initiate a lookup request\, operate the movable shelves\, and more. \n  \nFeatured Speaker: Robin McDonough\, Outreach and Programming Coordinator\n \nThis meeting will be Zoom only! To attend\, you must register by using the registration button below.
URL:https://stlgs.org/event/monthly-meeting-using-the-emerson-history-genealogy-centers-print-collection
LOCATION:Zoom only
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260822T142501Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish SIG Meeting: Finding Lost Tables
DESCRIPTION:Harley Hammerman\, creator of Lost Tables.com\, will revive culinary memories of old St. Louis restaurants which were dear to us and our ancestors\, with an emphasis on the St. Louis Jewish community. He will also share some of the research techniques he uses to unearth information about these closed establishments. \nFeatured Speaker: Harley Hammerman\, retired physician and well-known local blogger (Lost Tables)
URL:https://stlgs.org/event/jewish-sig-lost-tables-lost-st-louis-restaurants
LOCATION:Zoom only
CATEGORIES:Jewish SIG
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