Heritage Quest Research Library

05/26/2026

What is Social History and Why Should a Genealogist Care?
Social History is the history of ordinary people and how they lived their daily lives. It seeks to fill in the rich details of the past.
Learn how social history can both improve your research skills and help you better understand and tell the stories of your ancestors.

Join us via ZOOM or limited in-person at the Library.
June 4, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Members; $20 +tax, non-members $25 +tax

05/08/2026

This little bear is patiently waiting for you to come in and check out our Bookstore.

04/28/2026

Beginning Your Family History.
This FREE class is offered by our research librarians. Learn how the library can help you and how to start.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM to Noon on ZOOM or in-person at 2102 E. Main Ave, Puyallup, WA 98372
CALL: 253-863-1806

04/23/2026

Join us as we celebrate the birth of our nation.

03/31/2026

Lovely to see some of our faithful volunteers out celebrating their heritage! “Alba gu brath”.

Our SSHGA group had a blast at the Clan Gordon Tartan Ball last night and we have proof! Thank you Clan Gordon Pipe Band for hosting this fun evening!!!

03/27/2026

Have you heard about "Wiki Tree" and wondered what it was? How to use it and why?
Join us as Azure Rae Robinson guides us through an "Introduction to Wiki Tree".
Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 11:00 AM PDT to 12:00 PM PDT. via ZOOM or in person at HQRL.
$22.00 members, $27.00 non-members

03/26/2026

Thank you Seattle Genealogical Society for coming and spending the day with us. We enjoyed your visit and will make sure we visit you soon!

03/15/2026

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Dutch Ancestors in your Tree? Join Alexander Tolksdorf to explore resources and techniques to trace your Dutch ancestors in the US and back to the Netherlands, with additional emphasis on the cultural and historical context that surrounded the lives of your Dutch ancestors. 🇧🇶🇺🇸
March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PDT via ZOOM or in person.
Members: $20.00+tax
Non-Members: $25.00+tax

02/21/2026

What is Your Name?

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Virgina Majewski

Join Virgina Majewski to learn about naming patterns. She will explain the use of four research concepts to improve your success when researching surnames and given names. ("Ginny" is a fourth generation Washingtonian and descendant of a WA Pioneer family.)
Virginia has been involved in genealogy for the past 30 years. It all started with a couple of boxes of “junk” from her grandparent’s estate. She was bitten by the genealogy bug and it became one of her life’s passions. Virginia holds a Certificate in Advanced Genealogical Studies in both American Records and Methodology, from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies, Toronto, Canada. Her specialty is Mennonite Research. Currently, she is President of the Clallam Co. Gen. Society. Virginia is Past President of the WA State Gen. Soc., as well as a member of numerous other genealogical societies. She initiated the Pioneer Pursuit program with WA State.

01/04/2026

January is here and so is our first 2026 class!
Join us on Thursday, January 8th at 11:00 AM for this interesting class on "Using City (and Other) Directories In Your Research" with speaker Janice Sellers.
Members; $20, non-members; $25.
Please note this is a pre-recorded class with hand-outs.
You will find our class schedule at hqrl.com

12/21/2025

The New Year is coming up fast. Our first class of 2026 is scheduled for January 8th.
"Using City (and other) Directories In Your Research" with Janice Sellers. We will learn about directories for cities, counties, rural areas and other countries, plus professional directories, social directories and more.
Please note this is a prerecorded presentation with hand-outs. In-person space is limited to 8. Sign up at the HQRL Store. $20 members, $25 non-members.