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Teen: Discover Your Roots and Your Family History

with Wellington County Branch Ontario Ancestors
2025-04-05 14:30:00 2025-04-05 16:30:00 America/New_York Teen: Discover Your Roots and Your Family History Ever wondered where your family comes from or if you’re related to someone famous? Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn how to uncover your family’s past! For teens. Please register. Main - Program Room

Saturday, April 05
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-05 14:30:00 2025-04-05 16:30:00 America/New_York Teen: Discover Your Roots and Your Family History Ever wondered where your family comes from or if you’re related to someone famous? Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn how to uncover your family’s past! For teens. Please register. Main - Program Room

Main

Program Room

Ever wondered where your family comes from or if you’re related to someone famous? Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn how to uncover your family’s past! For teens. Please register.

Join the Wellington County Branch Ontario Ancestors as they show you how to get started, where to find records (for free) and how to piece together your ancestors’ stories. You’ll also get a hands-on intro to FamilySearch, a free tool for building your family tree. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity!

By participating in this program, you acknowledge that you accept and agree to Guelph Public Library's Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions, please contact Librarian Emily Tyschenko at etyschenko@guelphpl.ca.

Alternative formats are available as per the Accessibility per Ontarians Act by contacting Library Communications at 519-824-6220.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Intermediate (Grade 7 to Grade 8) |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops | Genealogy |

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