Ada Historical Society member Joe Ferguson will be giving a tutorial-talk about Ancestry.com for all individuals interested in learning to use the world's largest genealogy website.
The presentation is open to the public and will be held at the Ada Public Library during the society's regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18.
Ancestry.com is a research platform available for free at the library. Resources within the website include:
Surname Meanings
Historical Person Search
Genealogy
Obituaries
Women's Suffrage
The websites Historical Collections include:
Vital Records
Census Records
Military Records
You can also create a family tree and search family trees created by others.
DECEMBER 28 UPDATE: The library remains closed and is waiting for parts for the repair.
Director Rhett Grant reports: "There was no major damage, and the leak was contained to a boiler room. We hope to be back to normal and open by tomorrow morning. Thank you for your understanding."
The Ada Public Library's Holiday Silent Auction will take place December 5-17 with proceeds supporting the Summer Reading program. Watch the library's Facebook page for previews of baskets.
Organizers note: "We are still accepting donations for the auction, such as themed gift baskets and/or gift cards, children’s items (new books, toys, games, or craft items), admission tickets (valid in 2023), merchandise for all ages, free services, lodging, etc. Please include the fair market value with your donation(s)."
The Ada Public Library Board of Trustees seeks nominations for individuals to fill an open position on the board. Self-nominations as well as nominations of others are welcome.
What does the Ada Public Library have in store for patrons this December? Check out the December 2022 calendar here and at https://adalibrary.org/events
Special events:
Dec. 6 - 7:00 p.m. Adult Book Discussion
Dec. 10 - Noon Reindeer Games (Geocaching)
Dec. 17 - Gingerbread Houses (all ages)
Dec. 19 - Gingerbread Houses (all ages)
Dec. 21 - Ada Historical Society
Regularly scheduled events and opportunities include:
