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The Wayne County Public Library strives to offer genealogy and local history programs for our researchers free of charge.  Additional programs are offered through the [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwayne/wcgs/wcgs_index.html Wayne County Genealogical Society].  The library is separate from the local historical societies and genealogical society; however, at times our programs may overlap.
 
The Wayne County Public Library strives to offer genealogy and local history programs for our researchers free of charge.  Additional programs are offered through the [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohwayne/wcgs/wcgs_index.html Wayne County Genealogical Society].  The library is separate from the local historical societies and genealogical society; however, at times our programs may overlap.
  
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==Thursday, October 26, 2023==
  
==July 2018==
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'''''Ohio Historic Haunts: Investigating the Paranormal in the Buckeye State'''''<br>
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Wayne County Center of the Arts, Wooster, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.<br>
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''Presented by James A. Willis''<br><br>
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''Legends and ghost stories can be found throughout Ohio. James Willis has travelled all over the state gathering stories of hauntings. Willis will delve into the connection between actual history and ghost stories during his presentation.''
  
* '''Which DNA Test is for me?: Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Conference Room'''
 
** Kelli Bergheimer will present a DNA program geared for beginners and those who have taken a DNA test and are ready for the next step.  From her description of the program: "Learn how DNA testing can help you find out your ethnicity and break down brick walls in your research. Learn how to determine genetic relationships. Determine which type of test you should take. If you have results, learn how to make sense of your matches and get the most out of Ancestry DNA, Family Tree DNA, and 23 & Me."
 
  
==August 2018==
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[[Category:Upcoming Events]]
 
 
* '''Rescheduled: Genealogy Rocks! Land Deeds: Thursday, August 23 from 10-11:30 a.m., Conference Room East, Wayne County Public Library, Wooster'''
 
* '''Rescheduled: Genealogy Rocks! Court Records: Thursday, August 23 from 1-2:30 p.m., Conference Room East, Wayne County Public Library, Wooster'''
 
* '''Rescheduled: Genealogy Rocks! Ethnic Research: Thursday, August 23 from 3-4:30 p.m., Conference Room East, Wayne County Public Library, Wooster'''
 
 
 
==September 2018==
 
 
 
* '''Genealogy @ the Fairgrounds: Tuesday, September 11 from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, Grange Building'''
 
* '''The Basics of DNA: Thursday, September 20 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Wayne County Public Library, West Salem Branch Library'''
 
 
 
 
 
[[CATEGORY:Upcoming Events]]
 

Latest revision as of 17:53, 26 July 2023

The Wayne County Public Library strives to offer genealogy and local history programs for our researchers free of charge. Additional programs are offered through the Wayne County Genealogical Society. The library is separate from the local historical societies and genealogical society; however, at times our programs may overlap.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Ohio Historic Haunts: Investigating the Paranormal in the Buckeye State
Wayne County Center of the Arts, Wooster, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Presented by James A. Willis

Legends and ghost stories can be found throughout Ohio. James Willis has travelled all over the state gathering stories of hauntings. Willis will delve into the connection between actual history and ghost stories during his presentation.