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Intro to Ancestry Library Edition
2025-05-14 17:30:00 2025-05-14 19:30:00 America/New_York Intro to Ancestry Library Edition Learn how to search Ancestry Library Edition to find more information about your family history in this hands-on program. Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Wednesday, May 14
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 17:30:00 2025-05-14 19:30:00 America/New_York Intro to Ancestry Library Edition Learn how to search Ancestry Library Edition to find more information about your family history in this hands-on program. Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Learn how to search Ancestry Library Edition to find more information about your family history in this hands-on program.

Assistant Director Mary Bell will give a brief presentation in the Brooks Room, using examples from her own family tree, in researching genealogy using Ancestry Library Edition. Then for the remainder of the time, participants will be able to use library computers or their own devices to search while in the library. Appropriate for beginners and advanced genealogists.

Registration is required as space is limited.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | History & Genealogy |

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