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Our History Speaks Volumes: West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center
On August 8, 2001, West Oaks Branch opened its doors for the very first time. Twenty years later, the branch continues to provide integral library services to the residents of Ocoee and Western Orange County. West Oaks Branch began as one of several library branch locations that opened in the early 2000s, under Orange County…
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RUSA Excellence in Reference and Adult Library Services Award
West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center has been awarded the Excellence in Reference and Adult Library Services Award for its genealogy offerings to customers. Presented by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association, this award recognizes libraries for developing imaginative and unique resources to meet patrons’ reference needs.…
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How to Begin Researching Your Family History
Are you interested in researching your family history but haven’t had the chance to get started? This is a great time to begin because Ancestry.com is allowing library users to access Ancestry Library Edition from home for free through April 30. Let’s get started! Remember, your family tree begins with you. Fill out an ancestral…
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