Genealogy and Local History Fair

Want to start researching your family history? Join us and learn the basics of genealogy.

Connect with local and regional genealogy organizations, authors, and services to help with your family history search.

Is your research approach the problem? This lecture discusses strategies that may be hindering your chances of success and how to get around incorrect ways of thinking.

Explore ancient Native American history and culture in the Maumee River Valley.

Facebook is more than status updates and cat photos. Learn to harness Facebook to expand your genealogical research, connect with fellow researchers and relatives, and increase your research skills.

Visit the Local History and Genealogy Department for a half hour tour of our resources. First tour from 12:35 pm-1:05 pm, second tour 1:10 pm-1:40 pm

Personalized genealogy assistance sessions will be offered in 15 minute increments in Meeting Rooms 3 and 4 during the Local History and Genealogy Fair between 12:30 and 1:45. First come/first served.

PizzaRoma pepperoni and cheese pizza, bananas, apples, and bottled water will be provided free of charge to fair attendees. Limit two slices per fair participant.

Learn which research strategies and genealogical records to access in order to discover ancestors with disabilities.

Focusing only on the direct line can cause patterns, records, and information to go unnoticed. Learn from examples about the importance of extended family and associates of the ancestor of interest.

This presentation is a broad discussion that uses as a springboard the most popular of Michael’s genealogy tips from Genealogy Tip of the Day.

Learn about the remarkable life of Holocaust survivor and Toledo businessman: Philip Markowicz, author of "My Three Lives"