To mark the start of Family History Month, the Bucks County Community College (BCCC) Library invites the public to celebrate the first Thursday of October to learn about how to trace your family tree and more.
“Whether you’re an avid genealogy enthusiast or just starting out, we will have plenty of resources to help you in your family history journey,” said Kelly Deeny, the librarian who organized the event. “We will have several genealogy and history organizations on hand from throughout our region to help you find your roots or guide you in the right direction.”
The Family History Event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, in the Gallagher Room, located in the Rollins Center building on the Newtown Campus. Admission is free. Guests can visit information tables from the following organizations:
- The Bucks County Genealogical Society
- The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania
- The Bucks County Historical Society – Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle
- The Bucks County Free Library
- The Bucks County Community College Library
- The Volta Center for Writing Arts
The free genealogical research assistance is not limited to Bucks County or even this country; help is available with research that extends to other countries as well, Deeny noted. It’s also an opportunity to learn more about the historical significance of Bucks County, while writers can work creatively with writing prompts suggested by the Volta Center.
Visitors can also learn about the archives and cultural heritage collections available at the BCCC Library, where Bucks County residents can check out materials at the Newtown Campus, the Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks in Bristol, and the Upper Bucks Campus in Perkasie.
“The Bucks County Community College Libraries are a hidden gem of resources,” said Director of Libraries Monica Kuna. “With over 100,000 volumes, a Celtic collection, an Italian collection, and an African Diaspora collection, we support learning for not only our students but also the community.”
For more information about the event, contact the BCCC Library at 215-968-8009 or click here.
The Newtown Campus is located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown with free parking. Click here for a campus map and directions.
Click here to learn more about the BCCC Library. To apply for a community library card, click here.
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