Through much of American history, women were not legally able to make contracts, own land, vote, or pursue other interests that left the kind of records we rely on when researching family history.

Interested in tracing your roots but not sure where to start? Genealogy can seem daunting with so many tools and sources available.

Behind every family tree are fascinating stories, unexpected discoveries, and a few puzzles still waiting to be solved.

Behind every family tree are fascinating stories, unexpected discoveries, and a few puzzles still waiting to be solved.

Behind every family tree are fascinating stories, unexpected discoveries, and a few puzzles still waiting to be solved.

Winter Independent Studies Class

Build your digital skills in our Independent Study Open Lab!

El Gabilan Library

You don't have to be an expert chef to make great meals! Learn how to prepare delicious meals that support longevity at our in-person, bilingual cooking demo.

Photo of author Tasha Eurich alongside the cover of her book Shatterproof: How to Find Confidence, Choice, and Connection.

We’ve been taught that resilience is the secret to overcoming life’s most difficult moments. But according to organizational psychologist, Dr. Tasha Eurich, resilience has its limits.