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Intro to Ancestry
2025-08-25 18:30:00 2025-08-25 19:30:00 America/New_York Intro to Ancestry Become a savvy researcher with this introduction to Ancestry Library Edition. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom B

Monday, August 25
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Become a savvy researcher with this introduction to Ancestry Library Edition.

Borrow a library laptop or bring your own to practice using the search techniques during the presentation.

Event contact: Ellen Anderson, e.anderson@sjcpl.org

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |

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