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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.
  
==Saturday, June 17, 2023==
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==Thursday, October 26, 2023==
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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.''
  
'''''Jeans & Genes Day Workshop'''''<br>
 
''Wayne County Public Library, Wooster, Conference Room East''<br>
 
''There will be two sessions presented for researchers all levels of experience. Session 1 will cover how to get started with genealogy, including a discussion of forms and other useful tools. Session 1 will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. We will break for lunch. Session 2 will discuss vital records and U.S. Census records. Session 2 will be from 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.'' <br><br>
 
'''''Jeans & Genes Day Lock-in'''''<br>
 
''Wayne County Public Library, Wooster, 2nd floor, 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.''<br>
 
''In partnership with the Wayne County Genealogical Society''<br>
 
<br> ''Come and join other fellow genealogists in researching their ancestry. No cost for copies. Light refreshments served. Pre-registration is required.''
 
  
 
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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.