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Genealogy Detectives: Introduction to Family Search
2025-09-18 14:00:00 2025-09-18 15:30:00 America/Chicago Genealogy Detectives: Introduction to Family Search Learn how to search FamilySearch.org to discover your family’s past. We’ll cover accounts, tools and tips for beginners. Registration is required. For adults and teens. Hardesty Regional Library

Thursday, September 18
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-18 14:00:00 2025-09-18 15:30:00 America/Chicago Genealogy Detectives: Introduction to Family Search Learn how to search FamilySearch.org to discover your family’s past. We’ll cover accounts, tools and tips for beginners. Registration is required. For adults and teens. Hardesty Regional Library

Hardesty Regional Library

Maple Meeting Room

Learn how to search FamilySearch.org to discover your family’s past. We’ll cover accounts, tools and tips for beginners. Registration is required. For adults and teens.

Have you heard of FamilySearch.org but don’t know where to begin? This free, beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to one of the world’s most powerful genealogy tools. Genealogy Associate James Toburen will show you how to set up a free account, explore the historical records, build your family tree, and use tools like the Catalog and Wiki. You’ll also learn about special features available only through TCCL’s Genealogy Resource Center. 

Hardesty Regional Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Emily Archibald
Hours
Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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  • Checkout laptops for in-library use
  • Public Access Computers
  • Meeting Room(s)
  • Bike Locks
  • Recycling
  • Audio Induction Looping, Auditorium Access
  • Public Fax
  • Family Place
  • Genealogy Center
  • FedEx Drop Box

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