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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, Oct 20 Closed
Tue, Oct 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 Closed
Sun, Oct 26 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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Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Celebrate family history month by learning how to utilize the free genealogy tools offered at your library!

Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Thu, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Join local fiber artist Candace Osborn for a free needle felting class.
This event is full

Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Outsmart fraudsters and keep your finances safe this holiday season with a free workshop featuring Barbara Kesselberg, Bank Manager & Vice President at BMO Bank N.A in Ada.

Fri, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.