Join us for a full day of genealogy and hi story activities including: \;
\nResource Spotlight: Fin
d My Past \;
10-11am \; Meeting Room 3A \;
Did you know that you can access the library edition of Find My P
ast for free at Main Library? Primarily known for its coverage of the Brit
ish Isles\, Find My Past also includes some unique collections from Ohio a
nd the United States. Learn more about the hidden gems in this resource wi
th librarian Megan Sheeran. \;
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Extra\, Extra
! Hear All About Using Newspapers for Local History and Genealogical Resea
rch \;
11:30am-12:30pm \; Meeting Room 3A \;
Local newspaper collections are a trove of valuable information
for all kinds of historical research. Find out more about how Columbus Me
tropolitan Library makes these publications available to customers\, inclu
ding the Columbus Dispatch\, the Columbus Call &\; Post\, and many othe
rs. Librarian Eugene Rutigliano will also provide tips for finding histori
cal articles in popular newspaper databases. \;
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9:30-10am\, 12:30pm-1
pm \; Meet on 3rd Floor \; \;
Get a behind-the-scene
s look at our archival storage areas in the mysterious lower level of Main
Library! Explore our archival collections and learn more about archives a
nd their importance to history researchers on this staff-led tour. You&rsq
uo\;ll discover rare books\, oversize items\, and unique collections like
the Columbus City Schools Desegregation papers of Joseph L. Davis\, the Bu
ckeye Steel collection\, local family photographs and more. \; \;<
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Plus: \;
- Our Local History a
nd Genealogy team will be here to scan photos and documents to be added to
our digital collection My History and accept loans and donations for our
archives. \;
- Visit our pop-up exhibit stations\, featuring item
s from our archives. \;
- View our traveling exhibits\, on displa
y at Main Library for this weekend only. \;
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Seating
is first come\, first served. Free Parking is available in the garage atta
ched to Main Library. \;