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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. 

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | Presentations | Office Hours | Legacy Events | Informational Events | Genealogy Events |

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

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Bring your family to the library for Open Play! Enjoy the opportunity to have a dedicated time and space to engage with your child through play, while connecting with other families in the community.
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Thu, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Deb Alexander Artist's Reception
Thu, Jan 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Fri, Jan 30, 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.
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Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Fri, Feb 13, 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.
Open Play - Play, Learn & Grow Together
Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Bring your family to the library for Open Play! Enjoy the opportunity to have a dedicated time and space to engage with your child through play, while connecting with other families in the community.
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