New York State Library Announces July Public Programs

The New York State Library announces its upcoming programming for July, including webinars and events related to history and genealogical services. The following upcoming free programming requires registration and is available in person or offered online, as indicated per each listing.

The Erie Canal - Resources available at the New York State Library (Webinar)
Wednesday, July 12
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Erie Canal is one of the most important works of civil engineering and construction in North America. The New York State Library has a wide variety of primary source documents and published materials on the Erie Canal ranging from the construction and maintenance of the Canal to life on the Canal.

Senior Librarians Stephanie Barrett and Elizabeth Jakubowski will present an overview and highlight the Library's collection, which includes maps, music, images, broadsides, diaries, laws and regulations, journals, books, and NYS agency reports.

Register for The Erie Canal - Resources available at the New York State Library

Onsite Walking Tour of the Local History and Genealogy Resources at the New York State Library
Friday, July 14
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The New York State Library is a treasure chest of resources for those tracing their family histories. Join us for an onsite tour highlighting published genealogies, local histories, church records, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) records, United States and New York State Census records, newspapers on microfilm, city directories, and more.

Cara Janowsky, an Associate Librarian at the New York State Library, will lead the tour. The tour is limited to 12 individuals and registration is required. 

Register for the July 14 Onsite Walking Tour of the Local History and Genealogy Resources at the New York State Library

Onsite Walking Tour of the Local History and Genealogy Resources at the New York State Library
Wednesday, July 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The New York State Library is a treasure chest of resources for those tracing their family histories. Join us for an onsite tour highlighting published genealogies, local histories, church records, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) records, United States and New York State Census records, newspapers on microfilm, city directories and more.

Cara Janowsky, an Associate Librarian at the New York State Library, will lead the tour. The tour is limited to 12 individuals and registration is required.&

Register for the July 19 Onsite Walking Tour of the Local History and Genealogy Resources at the New York State Library

Canal Records at the New York State Archives (Webinar)
Wednesday, July 26
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

With more than 5,000 cubic feet of records, researching the history of canals at the New York State Archives can be a formidable task. Mike Maloney will present on the wide variety of resources at the New York State Archives that can help with your canal research.

Mike Maloney is an Archives and Records Management Specialist at the New York State Archives where he works to make collections more accessible by creating finding aids and assisting researchers with reference questions. He has previously worked as the librarian/archivist for the Schenectady County Historical Society.

Register for Canal Records at the New York State Archives

Visit the State Library's website for a complete list of upcoming programs, including webinars, events, and onsite genealogy walking tours. Additional programs will be added to the website as they are confirmed. If any reasonable accommodation is needed (complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act), contact the Office of Cultural Education at least three business days before the program date by emailing NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or calling (518) 474-2274.

The New York State Library is part of the Office of Cultural Education within the New York State Education Department and celebrated its bicentennial in 2018. The Library serves three major constituencies. The Regent Joseph E. Bowman Jr. Research Library, established by law in 1818, collects, preserves, and makes available materials that support State government work. The Library's collections, now numbering over 20 million items, may also be used by other researchers onsite, online, and via interlibrary loan. The Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) lends braille, audiobooks, magazines, and special playback equipment to residents of the 55 upstate counties of New York State who cannot read printed materials because of a visual or physical disability. The Division of Library Development works in partnership with 72 library systems to bring library services to millions of people who use New York's academic, public, school, and special libraries. Library Development also administers State and Federal grant programs that provide aid for library services.