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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 Professional genealogist, Shannon Combs-Bennett, will guide you through the DNA testing process for genealogy. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

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 - Second Floor

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. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | technology | Science | How-To | heritage | Genealogy | Arab American Heritage Month |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.
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Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Let's paint at the library! Follow along to instructions to create the monthly painting or create your own unique work of art!
Book a Librarian - Applications Assistance
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Schedule time with a librarian on Thursday mornings to receive help with applications. Appointments are available at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
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Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
First Floor
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American Style Mahjong - Learn and Play
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Dungeons and Dragons: Adult Group! - Adventure awaits!
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Book Tasting - Get book recommendations and enjoy pastries!
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us to work on your book journal and share with others what you've added and read!
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Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "The Friend" by Sigrid Nunez.Register
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Just Babies - Lap-sit time for ages 0-12 months
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor
Songs, games, yoga and more,just for infants ages 0-12 months.
My Reptile Guy
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Meet and learn about reptiles. Ages 6+
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Outdoor Play
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Outdoors
Playtime with bubbles, sidewalk chalk and more. Ages 2+
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Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
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