Imperial Polk Genealogical Society
Welcome to IPGS! This is Polk County, Florida's fun group for researching our personal family histories, learning from professional genealogists and sharing with each other. Our members are from throughout a large, diverse county----and beyond. We keep good company for our research, and invite you to join us for learning and engaging discoveries.
Programs are the second Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. Eastern. Join us at the Lakeland Public Library. If you can't come in person, ask news@ipgs.org for the Zoom link.
October 10
Comparing the
Genealogy Big Four
Hybrid 1 p.m. Lakeland Public Library
Come explore other big databases besides Ancestry for genealogy research. Learning about these databases will help you target your research. All of them have Library editions for free access.
Our presenter is Caron Brennan, a Professional Genealogist, former Registrar of the National DAR, and a certfied Guided Autobiography instructor.
Mission: The Imperial Polk Genealogical Society's mission is to encourage and promote the study of genealogy and to bring together people who have an interest in family history.
Upcoming Programs
November 14, 2026
Ancestry Forum
The forum is our open discussion. We have members with varying expertise and have a great time finding answers.
Sessions are both in person at the Lakeland Public Library and on Zoom. Our host prepares fact sheets for further study, and distributes summaries afterward.
If there is a topic you'd like to explore, please make a request at news@ipgs.org.
December 12, 2026
Holiday Luncheon
Let the festivities begin! This year we will meet in Bartow. Plan your "Show and Tell," bring a white elephant gift that another genealogist will love, and expect merriment!
Watch for more to come.
