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Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library

with genealogy expert Rick Crume

2025-10-22 11:00:00 2025-10-22 12:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library Celebrate family history month by learning how to utilize the free genealogy tools offered at your library! Ada Public Library -

Wednesday, October 22
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-22 11:00:00 2025-10-22 12:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library Celebrate family history month by learning how to utilize the free genealogy tools offered at your library! Ada Public Library -

Celebrate family history month by learning how to utilize the free genealogy tools offered at your library!

Did you know that your Lake Agassiz Regional Library card offers you free access to genealogy databases? Join genealogy expert Rick Crume for a presentation exploring how to navigate these databases, which include Ancestry.com (Library Edition) and FamilySearch. And Stick around after the presentation and get all of your questions answered about getting started and utilizing these tools. 

Attend to learn how to access:

Historical records from countries around the world
Family trees with billions of names and in-depth research guides
Even more historical records on-site at the library than you can view at home
And much more!

This program is offered free-of-charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. No registration is required.

Explore the library's genealogy resources here. 

Ada Public Library

ada@larl.org
Phone: (218) 784-4480
Branch manager
Asha Osborn

Hours
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Mon, Jun 08 Closed
Tue, Jun 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 Closed
Sun, Jun 14 Closed

About the branch

The Ada Public Library is located inside the Dekko Community Center on the corner of 4th Avenue East and 3rd Street East in Ada. We offer a wide range of services including free WiFi and access to public computers, printing, copying as well as faxing.

Upcoming Events

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Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join the Ada Public Library and the Norman County Historical Society for a hands-on adventure through history! Explore historic buildings and discover what life was like in days gone by.

Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Coliseum
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Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft or other activity to follow.

Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
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Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Visit the Ada Public Library to explore and play with the educational resources and activities provided to families from the Prairie Public Learning Express Trailer.

Thu, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Visit the Ada Public Library to explore and play with the educational resources and activities provided to families from the Prairie Public Learning Express Trailer.

Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft or other activity to follow.

Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Visit the Ada Public Library to explore and play with the educational resources and activities provided to families from the Prairie Public Learning Express Trailer.

Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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