Discover Your Family History
2026 Genealogy Day Open House & Resource Fair
Saturday, March 28 @ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th Street, Overland Park, Kansas
Connect to your past and drop in for a day of discovery to begin your family research journey. Tour the genealogy area, learn about the Library and Society resources, pick up forms and information, and get one-on-one help from Society members. Attend sessions on Getting Started in Genealogy, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.com, and Military Research. Learn about software to keep your research organized. See the Memory Lab in action for digitizing pictures, documents, etc. Visit genealogy-themed group exhibits in between these wonderful sessions! Detailed Schedule is attached. Presented by Johnson County Genealogical Society and Johnson County Library
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Membership Renewal Instructions
JCGS dues are due Jan 1, 2026. The grace period ends Feb 15, 2026.
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February 28, 2026 Monthly Meeting
Our next Monthly Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 28th at 10 AM in the Carmack Room at the Central Resource Library, and will feature the topic:
Digitizing Your Memories:
Capturing, Storing, Sharing, and Troubleshooting
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Presented by Asish Bisarya, JCGS Memory Lab Coordinator
"Digitizing Your Memories," provides a comprehensive roadmap for transforming physical family archives into a secure, lasting digital legacy. Ashish Bisarya, will guide you through the entire archival journey—from navigating specialized equipment at the JCGS Memory Lab to implementing a professional 3-2-1 backup strategy at home. Beyond the scanning process, Ashish will address the common technical hurdles patrons face once they leave the lab, providing practical troubleshooting tips. You will learn how to use simple, free tools on Windows and Mac to edit and share these revived memories, ensuring your family’s history is not only preserved but easily accessible for generations to come.
This JCGS meeting is free, and is open to the public.
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Memory Lab Updates
For the most current information on the Memory Lab, please click on the Memory Lab menu tab in the column on the left.
To book an appointment for our Memory Lab,
Need One-on-One Help?
JCGS volunteers are available Monday - Saturday from 9-5 at the Genealogy Desk at the Johnson County Central Resource Library for general questions. For those looking for a little extra help with either Basic Genealogy or DNA & Genetic Genealogy we also offer free one-on-one sessions that can be booked in advance.
If you would like to sign up for an appointment please use the appropriate button below to view the available appointment times and make a reservation. If you would prefer to not use SignUpGenius, you may also email libraryvols@jcgsks.org with your requested date and time.
Basic Genealogy sessions are available most Tuesday mornings. Sessions are in-person at the Central Resource Library.
This is not for brick wall or advanced research help.
DNA & Genetic Genealogy sessions are available most Friday mornings.
