02/14/2026
Wanted to share a special speaker that is presenting virtually on Tuesday February 17th for our library. For those of you researching puerto rico and hispanic records check this out!
https://attend.ocls.org/event/15076868
Join genealogist Luis Ariel Rivera to explore how to trace your family’s roots in Latin America and the Caribbean. Discover key research resources and use family stories to guide your search.
Luis Ariel Rivera, a native of the Bronx, New York, has been a professional genealogist since 2020, but has been researching his family's roots in Puerto Rico since 2004. His expertise lies in Puerto Rican research while also researching in Latin America, the Spanish and French Caribbean, and Western/Southern Europe. Luis earned a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and has also studied with ProGen Study Groups, and GenProof Study Groups.
Join genealogist Luis Ariel Rivera to explore how to trace your family’s roots in Latin America and the Caribbean. Discover key research resources and use family stories to guide your search.. Event starts at February 17, 2026 11:00 AM EST