Don’t forget your roots, my friend
The ones who made you
The ones who brought you here
Don’t forget your roots, my friend, yeah
Six60 have a great song about family and provides the inspiration for a set of courses being held at Christchurch City Libraries during August. We are running two Family History programmes and you can choose the one that suits you. It’s all about discovering our family stories.
Getting Started: Beginners Guide to Family History
Start your family history research with this six week course that will introduce some key resources available at Christchurch City Libraries and beyond. Key life events such as births, deaths and marriages will be researched, along with sources covering migration, military and electoral information. We will be looking at online and paper-based resources.
Basic computer knowledge is needed.
Where: South Learning Centre & Central Library Manchester
When: Tuesdays, 4 August to 8 September (6 weeks)
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Cost: $15
Images from Kete Christchurch
A four week course that will introduce online resources to find information on:
- Key life events – births, deaths and marriages
- Living in New Zealand
- Arriving in New Zealand
- Where to next?
Bring along as much as you know about your family and we will help you fill in some gaps. We have tips and tricks to help you uncover your story and get you on your way.
Basic computer knowledge is needed.
Where: Linwood Library
Dates: Wednesdays 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sept, 9 Sept (4 weeks)
Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Cost: $10.00
Bookings: Ring 941-7923 to book your place at either course.
If you are keen to know more check out our family history guide.
Christchurch City Libraries Blog 
So funny. I was thinking about this today. I want my grandchild to know where she or he comes from. I always felt as if I popped out of nowhere. This child won’t. My brothers and I have done some research and uncovered some of our family history. Thanks for the post.
I’m sure your grandchild will appreciate your discoveries.