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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.
  
==Summer Genealogy Program Series==
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==Thursday, October 26, 2023==
===In Person Programs===
 
  
Note: Programs will be held at the Oak Hill Park pavilion; 3000 Oak Hill Rd; Wooster, OH 44691. ADA accessible. Social distancing and mask required. Limit: 10. Registration required.
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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.''
  
'''''Genealogy 101'''''
 
'''Friday, June 4, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.'''
 
''Are you interested in researching your family’s history? Have you been researching for a while but feel overwhelmed with collected information? Are you at a brick wall and do not know where to go? This workshop introduces beginning steps in researching your family. Tools recommended for researchers at all levels of research will be discussed.''
 
 
 
'''''U.S. Census and Vital Records'''''
 
'''Friday, June 11, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.'''
 
''These are two types of resources used by family historians at all levels of research. We will explore these resources and the types of information that may be gleaned from them. As a bonus, the 1950 U.S. Census will be released in 2022. What can researchers expect from this latest census?''
 
 
 
'''''Court and Property Records'''''
 
'''Friday, June 18, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.'''
 
''Many researchers are intimated by these two types of resources. However, these records may include a wealth of information to help in your research. Come and discover what types of information may be found in these record types.
 
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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.