Tuesday, January 4, 2022

January Events at the New Orleans Public Library

 

January Events at the New Orleans Public Library

An Introduction to Genetics for the Genealogist: Consumer Genetic Testing and Reconciling History with Data

Understand consumer genetic testing with basic genetics concepts explained by Doctor Michelle Bell Boissiere, Ph.D., Head of Xavier University's Biology Department.

 

How and why did history and science blend to create the field "Genetic Genealogy"? Doctor Michelle Bell Boissiere, Ph.D., Head of Xavier University's Biology Department will present on basic genetics concepts to assist genealogists and non-scientists in the interpretation of consumer genetic testing such as 23andMe and AncestryDNA. She will provide an overview of her family history with a look at the questions answered and raised by genetic analysis in this Zoom webinar organized by New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries and hosted by the City Archives.

 

Saturday, January 15
11:00am - 12:00pm

 

Register Here

Yarn Arts Craft Circle

Share skills and techniques to learn from and with one another while working on your own yarn and thread arts projects. All ages are welcome.

 

Note: Registering for this program signs you up for the 1st Mondays. To sign up for the 3rd Mondays too, click here.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library.

 

Monday, January 03
2:00pm - 4:00pm

 

Register Here

Who Dun it? Mystery Book Club

Solve crimes together and discover “who dun it” on Zoom. Each month, a new selection will be unveiled. New members are always welcome.

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Email Shelby at sgoddard@nolalibrary.org for information and if you’re new to the book club.

 

November's selection is Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie.

 

Visit catalog.nolalibrary.org to check out the upcoming selections. Books are usually available in multiple formats — print, e-audiobooks, and e-books.

 

The selection for January is Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead by Olga Tokarczuk

 

Thursday, January 20
4:00pm - 5:30pm

 

Register Here

Occasionally, event dates and times change. To ensure you are viewing the most current event information, visit nolalibrary.org or contact the Library.

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