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Who Do You Think You Are?

Using DNA in Genealogy Research
2022-09-28 13:00:00 2022-09-28 14:00:00 America/Chicago Who Do You Think You Are? In this year's One Read selection, residents of a small town are convinced their DNA can reveal their life's true potential. What can our DNA really tell us about who we are and where we come from? Learn about the types of DNA tests currently possible and how to apply the results to genealogical research. Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Wednesday, September 28
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-09-28 13:00:00 2022-09-28 14:00:00 America/Chicago Who Do You Think You Are? In this year's One Read selection, residents of a small town are convinced their DNA can reveal their life's true potential. What can our DNA really tell us about who we are and where we come from? Learn about the types of DNA tests currently possible and how to apply the results to genealogical research. Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

In this year's One Read selection, residents of a small town are convinced their DNA can reveal their life's true potential. What can our DNA really tell us about who we are and where we come from? Learn about the types of DNA tests currently possible and how to apply the results to genealogical research. Adults.

In this year's One Read selection, "The Big Door Prize," residents of a small Louisiana town are convinced that their DNA can reveal their life's true potential. What can our DNA really tell us about who we are and where we come from? Staff member and genealogist Tim Dollens will talk about the types of DNA tests currently possible and how to apply the results to genealogical research through a case study.

Adults.

When COVID community levels are high, masks are requested in the library. Masks are optional when levels are low or medium. For the latest information, see the library's COVID safety page.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | One Read | History & Genealogy | Featured |

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