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Researching in NYC The Five Boroughs
Registration Required
Wednesday
March
22
6:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of repositories in the five boroughs of New York City. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
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Genealogy in the States: South Carolina
Registration Required
Thursday
March
23
12:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in South Carolina. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
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Passport to Denmark
Registration Required
Thursday
March
23
4:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Hiawassee)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Learn about the lives of kids around the world through hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Family Art Adventures - Yayoi Kusama
No Registration Required
Friday
March
24
4:00​pm
Southeast Branch
(Southeast - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Arts & Crafting
Unleash your inner artist and discover your creative side in this all-ages art exploration. Inspiration is a must! Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.
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Working on the Railroad: Railroad Records
Registration Required
Tuesday
March
28
1:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Do you have an ancestor who worked for the railroads? Join us and learn where to turn to discover information about the railroad, its records, and where you might find them.
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Escape Room: Captain Albertson's Library
Registration Required
Wednesday
March
29
3:30​pm
Chickasaw Branch
(Chickasaw - Combined Meeting Room)
Event Categories: History, Culture, Genealogy; Games & Activities
Your time machine froze in 1923. You are stuck in Orlando’s original library. Using your critical thinking skills, can you solve the puzzles to escape the past? Recommended for ages 13-18.
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Exploring DNA Tools on Ancestry.com
Registration Required
Wednesday
March
29
6:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Learn about the latest tools Ancestry.com has developed to assist you in working with your DNA matches.
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Genealogy in the States: Tennessee
Registration Required
Thursday
March
30
12:00​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - West Oaks)
Event Category: History, Culture, Genealogy
Explore the rich research resources and collections that are held in a variety of archives and repositories in Tennessee. Discover what records are available and how to use them.
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Virtual: Pirates! All aboard to Ireland
Registration Required
Thursday
March
30
4:30​pm
Online
(Virtual Room - Fairview Shores)
Event Categories: Storytime; Science & Math
All Aboard to explore Ireland with a quirky pirate crew! We’ll read stories, sing sea shanties, do a rainbow experiment and dance our way to lucky adventures.
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Cuisine Corner Junior: Century-Old Recipes - Icebox Cakes
No Registration Required
Saturday
April
1
10:30​am
Southeast Branch
(Southeast - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Life Skills; History, Culture, Genealogy
What did people eat 100 years ago? Celebrate the library's 100th birthday by making a tasty recipe that is just as old! Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.
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