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What Your Chromosomes Can Tell You

Merging Genetics and Genealogy
2019-04-30 19:00:00 2019-04-30 20:15:00 America/New_York What Your Chromosomes Can Tell You Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Tuesday, April 30
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Add to Calendar 2019-04-30 19:00:00 2019-04-30 20:15:00 America/New_York What Your Chromosomes Can Tell You Professional genealogist, Shannon Combs-Bennett, will guide you through the DNA testing process for genealogy. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

Professional genealogist, Shannon Combs-Bennett, will guide you through the DNA testing process for genealogy.

Are you curious about what your DNA can tell you about your family history? Do you have a family story you’re curious about? Maybe you have taken a DNA test and now have no idea what to do with the information! This presentation will guide you through the DNA testing process for genealogy by teaching you the basics of autosomal DNA testing, what it can and cannot tell you, and how you can meet others who share ancestry with you.

Registration is preferred. Register with Megan at mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org. 

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Apr 22 1:00PM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A, 10B, 10E, 11Y
  • DASH Bus: AT2/AT5/AT8
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

Upcoming events

Plastic into Plarn - Re-purposing Project Drop-In
Second Floor
Thu, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Help the Carefull Knitting group transform trash into useful treasure! Spend fifteen minutes or an hour converting plastic bags into plastic yarn that can be used to make waterproof sleeping mats.
Grow Your Own Herbal Teas
Second Floor
Sat, Apr 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
This class is offered by Extension Master Gardeners.
International Migration and the Evolution of Race in the US - Lessons from Census Data
Second Floor
Sat, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
City of Alexandria demographer, Sierra Latham, will discuss the information collected by the U.S. Census, giving us a snapshot of the country’s beliefs and concerns throughout our history.
Caregiving 101 - Presented by AARP's Family and Caregiving Expert Amy Goyer
Second Floor
Mon, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Amy Goyer is a caregiving expert and author of "Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving."
What Your Chromosomes Can Tell You - Merging Genetics and Genealogy
Second Floor
Tue, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Professional genealogist, Shannon Combs-Bennett, will guide you through the DNA testing process for genealogy.
Choose Privacy Week - A Discussion on Recommendations for Digital Freedom
Second Floor
Mon, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join Jesse Lambertson of the Georgetown University Law Library as he discusses his top five recommendations for digital freedom. There will be time for questions after the presentation.
E.S.C.A.P.E. Junk News! from the NewseumEd - A Hands On Guide to Sharpening Your Media Skills
Second Floor
Tue, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for this free presentation from the Newseum's Education Division. NewseumED reaches over 11 million students, teachers and lifelong learners around the globe.
Reducing Inflammation Naturally
Second Floor
Sat, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Giant Foods nutritionist, Min, explains how certain foods can be used to control inflammation.
Let's Talk Books - Convenience Store Woman
First Floor
Mon, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Barrett Branch Library's monthly book club to read "Convenience Store Woman" by Sayaka Murata.
The Genographic Project - A National Geographic Society Research Initiative
Second Floor
Tue, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn how genetic genealogy is helping to expand our knowledge about human migration.
Chinese Watercolor Painting
Second Floor
Thu, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Instructors from the Confucius Institute at George Mason University will lead this introductory class on Chinese watercolor painting. Space is limited to 12. Registration is required.
Chinese Watercolor Painting
Second Floor
Thu, May 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Instructors from the Confucius Institute at George Mason University will lead this introductory class on Chinese watercolor painting. Space is limited to 12. Registration is required.
Friends of the Barrett Branch Library - Monthly Meeting
Tue, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Alexandria Library has a Friends of the Library group at each branch. The Barrett Friends meet the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm at the library at 717 Queen Street.
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