Upcoming Presentations & Workshops for 2025
I am excited to share details about past and upcoming presentations for 2025!
Please note: In-person library workshops are delivered either alongside the Wellington Branch Chair (of the Ontario Genealogical Society) or the Guelph Public Library Archivist.
Past workshops & webinars:
Feb 1st, Mastering German Records Using a Case Study - A Step by Step Approach. Location: Guelph Public Library.
March 20, An Introduction to English Genealogy: Starting Your Ancestral Journey. Location: Wellington County Library, Hillsburgh Branch.
May 13, Genealogy drop-in session, Location: Wellington County Library, Arthur Branch.
May 24, Researching Family History Through Newspapers. Location: Guelph Public Library.
June 24, Mastering German Records Using a Case Study - A Step-by-Step Approach. Online webinar hosted by the Wellington Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society.
Upcoming workshops & webinars:
Saturday, Sept 6, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
From Deeds to Discoveries: Using ONLAND.ca for Genealogical Research.
In-Person Genealogy Fair at the Wellington County Museum & Archives.
Location: 0536 Wellington County Road 18, Fergus, ON.
To learn more and register for this event, go here:
https://wcma.wellington.ca/programmes-events/events-calendar/genealogy-fair
Thursday, Sept 18, 7:30 pm.
Basics of House History and Land Records Research: A Step-by-Step Approach.
Location: Milton Historical Society, 16 James Street, Milton, ON. To learn more and register for this event, go here:
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
An Introduction to Scottish Genealogy.
Location: Guelph Public Library, Main Library, 100 Norfolk Street, Guelph. To learn more and register for this event, go here:
https://guelphpl.libnet.info/events?_mid_=33076&r=range&start=2025-09-27
Tuesday, October 23, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Researching Using Ancestry Programs.
Location: Wellington County Library, Drayton Branch, 106 Wellington Street South, Drayton, ON.
To learn more and register for this event, check this link (as we get closer to the date):
https://wellington.libnet.info/events?n=7&r=range&start=2025-10-23
Saturday, Oct 25, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Family History Research Using Ancestry Programs
Location: Guelph Public Library, Main Library, 100 Norfolk Street, Guelph.
Check for event info as the date approaches:
https://guelphpl.libnet.info/events?_mid_=33076&r=range&start=2025-10-25
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1:30 - 3:30 pm.
Family History Research Using FamilySearch.org.
Location: Wellington County Library, Fergus Branch. 190 St. Andrew Street West, Fergus, ON.
Check for event info as the date approaches:
https://wellington.libnet.info/events?n=7&r=range&start=2025-10-23&end=2025-10-24
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Family History Research Using FamilySearch.org.
Location: Guelph Public Library, Main Library, 100 Norfolk Street, Guelph.
Check for event info as the date approaches:
https://guelphpl.libnet.info/events?_mid_=33076&r=range&start=2025-11-22