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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

Add to Calendar 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 -

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
Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 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.

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Sat, Dec 21, All day
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Mon, Dec 23, All day
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Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Dec 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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