https://claytonlibraryfriends.org/events Clayton Library Friends upcoming events Clayton Library Friends Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:09:57 GMT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:09:57 GMT Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT Quarterly meeting of the Clayton Library Friends Executive Board.<br> <br> https://claytonlibraryfriends.org/event-6536977 https://claytonlibraryfriends.org/event-6536977 Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT <p style="background-color: transparent;"><strong style="font-family:" open="" font-size:=""><br></strong></p> <p style="background-color: transparent;"><strong style="font-family:" open="" font-size:="">HPL Event:&nbsp; <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#000000" face="Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif">Navigating the Darker Side of Genealogy</font></span></strong></p> <p><img src="https://claytonlibraryfriends.org/resources/Pictures/People/Samuelson_Lori.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="151" height="163" align="left" style="margin: 2px 7px 3px 1px;"></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 16px;">Uncovering family secrets can be unsettling. Genealogical research often reveals stories that challenge assumptions, reshape identities, and stir powerful emotions. Navigating the Darket Side of Genealogy explored how researchers can responsibly and ethically handle difficult discoveries while maintaining compassion for the living.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 15px;">Topics Include:</font></p> <div style="margin-left: 2em"> <ul> <li><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 15px;">Understanding family dynamics and emotional responses to discoveries</font></li> <li><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 15px;">Ethical considerations when uncovering sensitive information</font></li> <li><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 15px;">Communicating difficult findings to clients and relatives</font></li> <li><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 15px;">Adoption and contacting biological family members respectfully&nbsp;</font></li> <li><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 15px;">Addressing prejudice and difficult conversations within families</font></li> <li><font color="#000000" style="font-size: 15px;"><font>Handling discoveries involving trauma, criminal behavior, mental illness, or other sensitive subjects. Participants will gain tools to approach complex</font> family histories with empathy, professionalism, and confidence.</font></li> </ul> </div> <p><font color="#000000">Join the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus as we welcome guest Speaker Lori Samuelson.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000">This will be a hybrid program with viewing options both in-person and online. To register for a spot in-person click on the red "Begin Registration" button below. The meeting location for in-person will be the Susan Garwood Meeting Room at the Clayton Library Campus&nbsp; - 5300 Caroline Street, Houston TX 77004.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000"><strong>Registration may be found on the HPL event page at:&nbsp;<a href="https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/16471081" target="_blank">https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/16264917</a>.&nbsp;</strong></font></p> <p><br></p> https://claytonlibraryfriends.org/event-6655174 https://claytonlibraryfriends.org/event-6655174 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT Quarterly meeting of the Clayton Library Friends Executive Board.<br> <br> https://claytonlibraryfriends.org/event-6536980 https://claytonlibraryfriends.org/event-6536980 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT Quarterly meeting of the Clayton Library Friends Executive Board.<br> <br> https://claytonlibraryfriends.org/event-6536979 https://claytonlibraryfriends.org/event-6536979