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 IGSI is a partner of the Minnesota Genealogical Society

Library Hours

Hoffman Research Library hours:
Mondays  10 am - 5 pm
Wednesdays 10 am - 4 pm
Thursdays  10 am - 6 pm
Saturdays  10 am - 4 pm
2nd Sunday monthly noon - 4 pm
 
 * Note that the Library will be closed if volunteers are not available to assist researchers, and may close early if no patrons remain. Check the MN Genealogical Society's website at https://mngs.org/Welcome-to-Hoffman-Research-Library for notice of schedule changes or weather-related closures.


June Podcast available for viewing

In the June episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 12 of season 4) the final episode of season 4, genealogist Dave Miller talks about all the events scheduled for the month of June with the IGSI.
Irish Saturday during the month of June which will be held on June 13th. That will be held at the Hoffman Research library which is located at the Minnesota Genealogy Center in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. If you’re in the area and have a Genealogy question regarding your Irish research, stop by.
 
Dave talks about the 1926 Irish Census, how to find the Census on the National Archives website.
 
He also mentions the Census exhibition tour that is going on right now in both Ireland and the U.S. And Dave interviews the author of a fictional civil war series about the American Civil War and what impact the Irish immigrants had on both sides of the conflict.
 
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These stories along with the entire episode and previous podcast episodes are available on the IGSI YouTube channel


2026 discount on books for IGSI members!

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35% Discount on Refence Books in 2026
The US distributor of books by our speakers Natalie Bodle & Chris Paton (as well as ~200 other genealogy, history, & cultural titles) will provide IGSI members 35% OFF all print book purchases this year on their website. Simply enter the member code in your shopping cart to activate this discount; the code is posted on the member-only page found at Events > Member Discounts. See their available titles of print editions at this link. Many thanks to Casemate in Pennsylvania for this generous benefit!


IGSI Does Not Endorse Genealogy Researchers

It has recently come to our attention that the IGSI logo is displayed on a website offering Irish research services. Due to concerns about the site's authenticity and the unauthorized use of our logo, we are working to have it removed. We caution you to be diligent when hiring genealogy researchers. For assistance in finding and screening qualified researchers, you may want to consult the Association of Professional Genealogists (www.apgen.org) for North American researchers.  Or, for researchers in Ireland, Irish libraries or heritage centers, or the Accredited Genealogists Ireland (https://accreditedgenealogists.ie/) website.


Minnesota Genealogy Center
1385 Mendota Heights Rd, Suite 100
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
 
Questions?  Contact us at questions@irishgenealogical.org

August 15
What you need to know before hiring an Irish researcher, or visiting Ireland to do your own research
10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-5) Presented by Fiona Fitzsimons from Ireland $15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members Click here ...
August 17
IGSI Social Gaggle on Zoom - open to all
Have a lingering question from Saturday's webinar... or story to share? Drop in and network. After introductions (as you choose) Trish Taylor will give ...
September 12
Irish Saturday
Stop by from 10 am until closure at 4 pm to receive help Irish research or visit with our volunteers. Check this link on the day you plan ...
September 19
Tracing Your Irish Roots: A Beginner's Guide
10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-5) Presented by Jillian vanTurnhout, MAGI from Ireland A free webinar thanks to a generous donor! Registration is required. ...
October 10
Irish Saturday
Stop by from 10 am until closure at 4 pm to receive help Irish research or visit with our volunteers. Check this link on the day you plan ...