A new series of nine genealogy classes will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning June 15, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

These presentation is free of charge and open to the public. Registration is not required.

The new series of classes replace the one originally scheduled by Sal Serio, curator of the American Italian Research Center, who died on Monday, May 23.

The volunteer speakers listed below are all friends of Serio’s and they felt that the continuation of his courses was a good way to honor the many years of service he devoted to genealogical issues.

1 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 – Bringing Your Ancestors to Life with Rhonda Roederer.

1 p.m., Wednesday, June 22 – Obstacle or Opportunity: Pathway to Genealogy Gems with Rhonda Roederer.

1 p.m., Wednesday, June 29 – Orleans Archdiocese Records with Jack Belsom.

1 p.m., Wednesday, July 6 – Census Records with Rhonda Roederer.

1 p.m., Wednesday, July 13 – Become a Tombstone Tourist with Rhonda Roederer.

1 p.m., Wednesday, July 20 – DNA Research with Phyllis Cosentino.

1 p.m., Wednesday, July 27 – Family Secrets Uncovered with Rhonda Roederer.

1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3 – South Louisiana Repositories of Family History Records with Marguerite Scully.

1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10 – African American History with Gaynell Brady

1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17 - What to Do with Your DNA Cousins with Phyllis Cosentino.

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jplibrary.net.