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Genealogy Coach

2022-03-07 11:00:00 2022-03-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy Coach Need help with a basic family history search? Discover online genealogy tools and local history collections, available at the library. Downtown Branch -

Monday, March 07
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-03-07 11:00:00 2022-03-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy Coach Need help with a basic family history search? Discover online genealogy tools and local history collections, available at the library. Downtown Branch -

Need help with a basic family history search? Discover online genealogy tools and local history collections, available at the library.

During a one hour Genealogy Coach session, library staff can help you with basic research to: 

The Digital Microfilm Scanner can also be booked for an hour of independent research by email askus@barrielibrary.ca or call 705-728-1010

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AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |

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Our Downtown Branch is centrally located in the Downtown core at the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy a beverage or a small snack from our Café located inside the lobby, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or soak up the sun on our Rooftop Reading Garden.

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