Fáilte! (Welcome!)
IGSI is a partner of the Minnesota Genealogical Society
Library Hours
Hoffman Research Library hours:
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10 am - 5 pm
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| Wednesdays
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10 am - 4 pm
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| Thursdays
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10 am - 6 pm
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| Saturdays
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10 am - 4 pm
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| 2nd Sunday monthly
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noon - 4 pm
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* 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.
Old Records, New Tools: Introduction to AI
Saturday, May 16 - 10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-6)
A hybrid program on Zoom, with a live audience in Mendota Heights.
Presented by local genealogists Gigi Hickey & Mary Wickersham
Curious about AI for ancestral research? Not sure where to start? Let's see how today's AI tools can help you with brick walls, faded documents, and mysterious places that every family historian knows too well. No tech background required—just bring your curiosity. You'll leave with practical techniques you can try immediately, a better sense of what AI does well (and where it still needs a human eye), and maybe a few new leads on that elusive great-great-grandmother from County Cork.
You can join us live, virtually, or later... The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and discussion until the scheduled end time, when the broadcast and recording will stop. Attendees at the live event can linger for social time after the program, and have the option of ordering a box lunch in advance. Tours of the Research Library and Irish Collection will be offered following the program, during the lunch and social time..
See the Events page entry to register.
New discount on books for IGSI members!
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!
May Podcast available for viewing
In the May episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 11 of season 4) genealogist Dave Miller talks about all the events scheduled for the month of May with the IGSI.
Dave interviewed the head of the Irish Fest of the Fox Cities. Mark Hudson talked about how a middle-sized city in the U.S. is preparing for their sixth Irish Fest.
Irish Saturday during the month of May which will be held on May 9th. 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.
The May webinar will be with Gigi Hickey and Mary Wickersham. Their program is titled “Old Records, New Tools: An Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) for Genealogists.” This program will be available both online and in person and is scheduled for Saturday May 16th and will run from 10:30 PM until Noon Central Daylight Time. The fee to watch this webinar in person and online is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. The live portion of the webinar will be held at the Minnesota Genealogy Center in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
Our Social gaggle for the month of May will be on Tuesday May 19th. The gaggle lasts an hour and a half and is available on zoom. It is open to all and there is no registration.
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These stories along with the entire episode and previous podcast episodes are available on the IGSI YouTube channel
Family Tapestries Video Features IGSI
Filmed and produced by sponsor Family Tapestries, this elegant short video features Irish Heritage Day.
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
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May 16
Old Records, New Tools: An Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) for Genealogists
10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-5) Presented by Mary Wickersham and Gigi Hickey $15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members Click ...
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May 19
IGSI Social Gaggle on Zoom - open to all
Have a lingering question from Saturday's webinar... or story to tell? Drop in and share. Bring your research challenges, celebrations, tips, or maybe your ...
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June 13
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 ...
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June 20
How has the Irish Ancestors website changed in the past year?
10:30 AM - Noon CST (UTC-5) Presented by John Grenham from Ireland $15 for IGSI members (with Discount Code); $20 for non-members Click here ...
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July 11
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 ...
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