All ages are invited to the free drop in Oakville Family & Local History Fair. Visit the booths, displays and vendors.
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Adults only are welcome to all other sessions and workshops. 

​Location details are available on this linked page.

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Events at Library Locations

Oakville Genealogy Meetup
Central Branch - Boardroom
Wednesday, September 11: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Whether you’re new to genealogy or an experienced researcher, come learn in this informal seminar setting. Here’s a chance to ask and answer questions about your genealogical research from your fellow family historians and get some tips and tricks!

Thinking of stopping by? Register in advance to ensure a seat!
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Brought to you in partnership with Ontario Ancestors (OGS) and the Oakville Public Library.

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Maximizing Your Use of Ancestry
Iroquois Ridge Branch - Program Room
Monday, September 16: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Come join our Local Collections Librarian and learn some tips and tricks to maximize your use of Ancestry and Ancestry Library Edition.
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Come join our Local Collections Librarian and learn some tips and tricks to maximize your use of Ancestry and Ancestry Library Edition. This session is suitable for the beginner researcher and anyone looking for a refresher session.

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Oakville Genealogy Meetup
Central Branch - Auditorium
Wednesday, October 09: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Whether you’re new to genealogy or an experienced researcher, come learn in this informal seminar setting. Here’s a chance to ask and answer questions about your genealogical research from your fellow family historians and get some tips and tricks!
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Thinking of stopping by? Register in advance to ensure a seat!

Brought to you in partnership with Ontario Ancestors (OGS) and the Oakville Public Library.

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Taming Your Treasures
Central Branch - Auditorium
Wednesday, October 16: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Have your heirlooms and treasures piled up, to the point that the thought of organizing, storing and caring for them properly is totally overwhelming?

​Don’t panic! Oakville Museum’s Curator of Collections, Carolyn Cross is here to give you simple, affordable ways to tame that monster in your closet. Using examples, images and actual materials from the Museum, Carolyn will show how the methods she uses to care for paper, photographs, furniture, textiles, ceramic and metals can be inexpensively adapted for you to use at home. 
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Offered in cooperation with Oakville Museum.

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Oakville ​​Family & Local History Fair
Saturday, October 26, 2019, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 
​Hosted by the Oakville Public Library

Come to the Queen Elizabeth Park Community & Cultural Centre, 
​2302 Bridge Road, Oakville. Get directions.

October is Family History Month. The Oakville Public Library’s Family History Fair returns for the third year!

Drop in to visit with historical and genealogical groups, family history vendors. Attend one of our free workshops with genealogical speakers on a variety of topics.

Watch this space as confirmed exhibitors are announced! All ages!  Cost: Free/Drop-in

Adult Workshops
These will take place in Multipurpose Room 2, (36D). See linked floor plan. 

Advance Registration is required for each workshop. 

​10:30-11:30am: Scanning Photos & Documents for the Absolute Beginner
This hour-long session will be divided into two parts.

In the first section, Ian will review best practices and alternatives to scanning your precious family history documents and/or photos. He'll then discuss various methods of storing the files for use and sharing with others. 

​The second section will be a live demonstration of scanning using a typical setup, and a chance to ask specific questions and give the equipment a try.

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​1:00-2:00pm: Researching Your UK & Irish Ancestors
This hour-long lecture will take you through the basics of researching your ancestors in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales online.

Ruth will guide you through an examination of the major databases to help you with your research and provide you with some suggestions to further your research.  This is a lecture for beginners.

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​2:30-3:30pm: Using FamilySearch.org   
FamilySearch.org is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, yet many are unfamiliar with this incredible resource for their family history research.

Join Kathleen and her colleague from the Oakville Ward for an introduction to the growth of this database, and learn how to use the system for your own family history research. They will show you how to get an account, how to get started and share who to contact if you have problems and how to correct mistakes that need to be fixed. Be sure to bring your questions about navigating this extensive site!

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​Events at Library Locations

Researching Canada's Home Children
Central Branch - Auditorium
Sunday, November 03: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
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Come learn how to research your British Home Children!

Join us for this workshop and learn how to uncover your British Home Children roots. Our presenter is Lori Oschefski, CEO of the award winning British Home Children Advocacy & Research Association (BHCARA) who has been actively researching BHC since 2007. She created BHCARA in 2012 to assist BHC descendants in their genealogical searches.

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Oakville Genealogy Meetup
Central Branch - Auditorium
Wednesday, November 13: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Whether you’re new to genealogy or an experienced researcher, come learn in this informal seminar setting.Here’s a chance to ask and answer questions about your genealogical research from your fellow family historians and get some tips and tricks!
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Thinking of stopping by? Register in advance to ensure a seat!

Brought to you in partnership with Ontario Ancestors (OGS) and the Oakville Public Library.