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Genealogy drop-in at Main / Recherche généalogique à la Centrale (portes ouvertes)

Genealogy drop-in at Main / Recherche généalogique à la Centrale (portes ouvertes)

Want to learn more about your family history or are getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to share research strategies, and discover what resources are available for your research. Specialists from the Ontario Genealogical Society Ottawa Branch and a Librarian will answer questions and help you get the most from library resources. We encourage you to bring your laptop or tablet. You may be able to borrow a Chromebook from the library, depending on demand.**Vous souhaitez en apprendre plus propos de votre histoire familiale ou êtes incapables de faire progresser le travail sur votre arbre généalogique? Venez échanger des stratégies et découvrir les outils de recherche généalogique votre portée.Des spécialistes de la branche ottavienne de la Société généalogique de l'Ontario (site Web disponible en anglais seulement) ainsi qu'un(e) bibliothécaire répondront vos questions et vous aideront tirer le plein potentiel des ressources de la bibliothèque. Nous vous encourageons apporter votre propre ordinateur portable ou tablette. Vous pourriez être en mesure d'emprunter un Chromebook auprès de la bibliothèque, tout dépendant de la demande. Les bénévoles de la Société généalogique de l'Ontario ne parlent qu'en anglais, mais le/la bibliothécaire sera bilingue.

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