Genealogy: Selected Topics
Saturday, March 20, 2010
2-4 p.m.
An introduction to searching military records, with the focus being the National Archives website and the library’s subscription databases, particularly Footnote. The format will be a broad overview of various record types and where they can be found, such as draft cards, casualty lists, and regimental histories. Preregistration required. Call 330-744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt.

Using Newspapers in Genealogy Research
Saturday, JUNE 12, 2010 (Rescheduled)
9-11 a.m.
Newspapers are popping up everywhere online. Learn the basics of some major digitization projects for both small town and big city papers, and how to find some interesting genealogical information. Includes both free web and library databases sources such as World Vital Records, Footnote, and Oplin.

Ancestor Searching with World Vital Records
Monday, July 26, 2010
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn how to use one of the library’s most extensive databases. World Vital Records was begun by Paul Allen, founder of Ancestry.library, and features access to over 9,000 record collections including passenger lists, yearbooks, newspapers, local histories, vital records, and more. Preregistration required. Call 330-744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt.

Genealogy Research: An Introduction
Monday, August 23, 2010
6:30-8:30 p.m.
A basic introduction to genealogy research including book and computer sources. We will tour the genealogy collection and resources. Geared toward the beginner, but all are welcome. Preregistration required. Call 330-744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt.

Genealogy Research with Ancestry Library
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn to search this collection of over 4,000 online databases which includes U.S. and U.K. census collections, a U.S. Immigration collection, vital records, Social Security Death Index, a military collection, and full-text books and maps. Preregistration is required. Call 330-744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt.

Genealogy: Selected Topics
Saturday, November 13, 2010
2-4 p.m.
Short overviews of a variety of topics, including Ellis Island and other immigration records, the Footnote database, and more. Preregistration is required. Call 330-744-8636 and press “2” at the prompt.