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Ancestry Library Edition Workshop

with Ontario Ancestors
2024-09-17 13:30:00 2024-09-17 15:30:00 America/New_York Ancestry Library Edition Workshop Join a member of the Wellington County Branch of Ontario Ancestors and learn to navigate Ancestry Library Edition. Mount Forest Branch -

Tuesday, September 17
1:30pm - 3:30pm

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Join a member of the Wellington County Branch of Ontario Ancestors and learn to navigate Ancestry Library Edition.

Did you know that you can access Ancestry Library Edition at any Wellington County Library branch for free? This gives you access to billions of records such as census data, immigration information, military information, family histories, and birth, marriage, and death documents. Join us for a hands-on workshop on getting started with Ancestry. Bring your laptop or tablet and your questions on navigating Ancestry (library edition or the subscription-based edition), and we will help with search tips and shortcuts to assist you in discovering your family roots.

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology and Computers | History and Genealogy |

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Mount Forest Branch
Phone: 519.323.4541
Hours
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Mon, Sep 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Sep 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Oct 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 03 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 04 Closed
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About the branch

Mount Forest Branch is located in downtown Mount Forest. This historic Carnegie building includes a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Scavenger Hunt - Monster Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Oct 05, All day
Elora Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in Monday to Saturday.
Make and Take - Give a Little Thanks
Mon, Oct 05, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 5-10.
Make and Take - Thanksgiving Craft
Mon, Oct 05, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. Oct. 5 - Oct. 10.
Make and Take - Fair Craft for Juniors and All Abilities
Mon, Oct 05, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Family Story Time
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills.
Family Story Time
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
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Family Story Time
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Drayton Branch
Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - Off the Menu
Mon, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Book Club - First Monday Afternoon
Mon, Oct 05, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Level Up Games
Mon, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Grab your friends and get your game face on! Join us for an epic video game hang out where we'll kick back, level up and battle it out on the big screen.
In Stitches - Pumpkin Coaster
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
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Make and Take - Autumn Apples
Tue, Oct 06, All day
Puslinch Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. From October 6 to 10.
Scavenger Hunt - Spooky Search
Tue, Oct 06, All day
Clifford Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in from October 1-31.
Make and Take - Fair Craft for Juniors and All Abilities
Tue, Oct 06, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Story Time
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills. Drop in Tuesdays
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Drayton Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
Baby Time
Tue, Oct 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Book Club - First Tuesday Afternoon
Tue, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Let the Games Begin - Drop-In
Tue, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Level Up Games
Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifford Branch
Grab your friends and get your game face on! Join us for an epic video game hang out where we'll kick back, level up and battle it out on the big screen.
After School Adventures - Painted Jack-O-Lanterns
Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Craft and Create - Teen and Adult Paint Night
Tue, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - First Tuesday in Rockwood
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Scavenger Hunt - Spooky Search
Wed, Oct 07, All day
Clifford Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in from October 1-31.
Make and Take - Fair Craft for Juniors and All Abilities
Wed, Oct 07, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
Story Time
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills. Join us Sept 16 - Oct 21.
Family Story Time
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Elora Branch
Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills.
This event is full
Baby Time
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aboyne Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
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Baby Time
Wed, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Tween Book Club - Chapter Chat
Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join a book club just for tweens! Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
After School Adventures
Wed, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Teen Book Club - YA'll Read This?
Wed, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Build It! LEGO Challenge - Towers and Structures
Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Clifford Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Dungeons and Dragons - Emerald
Wed, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
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Book Club - Non-fiction Readers
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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