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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, Sep 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Oct 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 05 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 06 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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Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Fri, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Fri, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Sat, Oct 05, All day
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Make and Take - Erin Fall Fair!
Sat, Oct 05, All day
Erin Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies from October 1st-10th.
Make and Take - Creatures of Clifford
Sat, Oct 05, All day
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Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 1-31.
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Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Mon, Oct 07, All day
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Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
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This event is full
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This event is full
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This event is full
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