Photographic Journal of the Cemetery

On Saturday, October 31, 2009 (Halloween), several area organizations are sponsoring an historic community effort to create a photographic journal of the Lewiston Village Cemetery, located adjacent to the First Presbyterian Church at 505 Cayuga Street, Lewiston, New York.  For 24 hours (12:00 AM to 12:00 PM), digital pictures may be taken [...]

An Evening at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center…”Tracing Your Native American Lineage in Unusual Places” and Professor Airy Dixon

 
  July 24, 2008
 
 
Of course, as I had attended the old Niagara Falls High School for a short time, I am always taken aback when I walk inside that landmark building.  I can’t help but want to find my old locker, retrace some of my steps and go back into time.  But this night I [...]

Italian Family History

Ciao!  If you’ve ever wondered about your Italian ancestry you must join us for a special evening with Sicilian specialist, Angelo Felice Coniglio.  Mr. Coniglio, who is a Family History Center librarian at the LDS satellite library in Williamsville, has offered to share his knowledge of Italian genealogy at the Lewiston Public Library on Monday, [...]

Genealogy Event in Niagara Falls

For those interested in the wonderful local history collection at the Niagara Falls Public Library: 
On Saturday, April 26th, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. the Friends of the Local History Department at the Niagara Falls Public Library have invited the public to come and experience their holdings.  If you are researching local people for your own [...]

The Dead Beats Society

Do you wake up each morning to coffee, toast and the obituary page?  Of course, you feel the need to be aware of any family, friends or aquaintances who may have slipped out of this life…or maybe you have an addiction to things macabre?  The obituary page may be the only reason you buy a newspaper.  Or [...]

The Bob and Rita Giannetti Southern Family History Collection

On Monday, April 14th the Lewiston Public Library celebrated a defining moment in the history of our new genealogy room.  Thanks to a generous donation from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Giannetti our genealogy room contains a new collection of over 250 titles relating to the pursuit of southern family history.  These books will surely prove to be [...]

A Magical Afternoon with Natalie Kinsey-Warnock

As Lorraine and I drove down Ridge Road on a brisk early spring morning we had no idea what lay ahead at the quaint Lee Whedon Memorial Library in Medina.  It turned out to be one of the most extraordinary moments in our lives.  And Lorraine and I have had some great moments together….
It seemed [...]

Lewiston Village Cemetery CPR Project (Cemetery Preservation and Restoration)

The Lewiston Public Library’s Jon F. Popkey Genealogy Room is participating in a collaborative effort to transcribe, preserve and restore the beautiful Lewiston Village Cemetery.  Anyone interested in being a part of this exciting endeavor may sign up at the front desk.  An informational meeting will take place on Monday, November 5th, at 6:15, at [...]

Discover Your Ancestors’ Secret Lives

The Jon F. Popkey Genealogy Room at the Lewiston Public Library is pleased to present special guest, Lou Omel, LDS Family History Center Librarian, for a two-part instructional series about our databases, Ancestry Library Edition (ALE) and Heritage Quest Online (HQO).  Learn the secrets to finding the records for that elusive ancestor and help to piece their [...]

Old Photo Restoration

“Learn About the Art of Old Photo Restoration”
As part of an ongoing series of presentations, the Lewiston Public Library is presenting a program on photo restoration by Mr. Peter Nagy on Monday, September September 10th, at 6pm in the Library Community Room. Sponsored by the Jon F. Popkey Room, the program is free and open to [...]