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1st Saturday Beginning Genealogy Workshop
Saturday, May 3
1st Saturday Beginning Genealogy Workshop  (Beginning Genealogy Workshop)
9:30 am to 11:00 am
Round Rock Library, 200 E Liberty Ave, 1st Floor Technology Classroom
 
Presenter: Sarah Kroh
Topic: Developing Timelines to Help with Research Goals
 
Learn how to create effective timelines that organize key events, dates, and sources to keep your research focused and on track. Perfect for researchers looking to visualize progress and achieve their goals more efficiently
 
This meeting is held IN PERSON only, on the first Saturday of the Month.

** Due to the popularity of this workshop, space is available only for the first 24 people in the door.


First Tuesday Evening Chat
Monday, May 5
First Tuesday Evening Chat  (Georgetown Genealogy Chat)
6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
In person at Georgetown Public Library in the Study Room 2nd floor 206 and via Zoom
This is an informal genealogy discussion group.  Bring your genealogy questions, recent successes, or come and share in the discussion. 
We are trying something new.
Meet in Study Room 206 upstairs behind the books.
This will allow us the ability to use a large screen monitor.
 
 
Meeting ID: 864 62 98 2083
Dial by your location
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)


2nd Monday Helping Hand Lab
Monday, May 12
2nd Monday Helping Hand Lab  (Helping Hands Lab)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Round Rock Library, 200 E Liberty Ave, 1st Floor Technology Classroom
 
Presenter: WCGS Members
 
The Helping Hands Lab is your monthly chance to dig into your genealogy with a little extra support! Whether you’re just starting out or knee-deep in records, this is the perfect space to work on your family history projects, get your questions answered, and connect with others who share your passion for genealogy.
 
-Bring your laptop and work on your research right in the library’s tech classroom.
-Stuck on something? We’re here to help with answers, tips, and guidance.
-Share your progress, swap stories, and pick up new ideas from fellow attendees.


2nd Tuesday Morning Chat
Tuesday, May 13
2nd Tuesday Morning Chat  (Georgetown Genealogy Chat)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
via Zoom
 
Presenter: Sarah Kroh
This meeting is online only. Join us for an informal genealogy discussion.  Bring your genealogy questions, recent successes, or come and share what you are working on.
 
 
OR by phone: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 884 2486 1127; Passcode: 018036


May Monthly Meeting
Thursday, May 15
May Monthly Meeting  (Monthly Meetings)
7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Round Rock Library, 200 E Liberty Ave, Meeting Room A&B
Topic: RootsTech, Exploring AI Tools for Genealogy: From Transcriptions to Cousin Matches
Speaker: Alan Rabe
 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we research family history — and it's easier to use than you might think!

 

In this class, we’ll discover how artificial intelligence is changing family history research!

 

This class introduces tools like FamilySearch’s AI Research Assistant, full-text search, and ChatGPT for translating and transcribing old documents.

 

We’ll also explore MyHeritage’s Cousin Finder and the AI-powered Leeds Method for DNA clustering.

 

Whether you're just curious or already experimenting, you'll pick up practical ways to use AI in your genealogy work — no tech experience required! 

 

If you want to try artificial intelligence yourself for free, I recommend you use ChatGPT.com
 
I asked it to "summarize in 3 sentences what is RootsTech 2025"  Its response is:
RootsTech 2025, held from March 6–8, was the world's largest family history conference, hosted by FamilySearch in Salt Lake City and online. With the theme "Discover," the event featured over 1,500 sessions in more than 50 languages, keynote speakers like Ndaba Mandela and Ysabelle Cuevas, and introduced new tools such as FamilyTreeDNA's Mitotree. The hybrid format allowed millions worldwide to participate, emphasizing the importance of connecting with one's ancestry and preserving family stories for future generations.

 

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89566991158

Meeting ID: 895 6699 1158

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        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)


What Are the Odds?
Wednesday, May 28
What Are the Odds?  (DNA SIG)
7:00 pm
online only
A PhD from the University of Austin developed a means of predicting the probability of where a DNA match would fit into your tree.  Known as WATO and now WATO+, this is a powerful tool for examining your DNA tree.  Its graphical tree format makes it easy to use and gives great insights.