Events Calendar

Stark County – Accessing Historical Newspapers

Stark Library-DeHoff 216 Hartford Ave SE, Canton

Find out how to access historical newspapers using the Stark Library databases - to find your family history or conduct another research project. Newspapers are living history, capturing important events and personal information, such as births, weddings, and obituaries.

Free

Stark County – Beginning Scrapbooking Workshop

Stark Library-DeHoff 216 Hartford Ave SE, Canton

Get your family photos and souvenirs out of boxes and into a creative display you can enjoy. Bring 3 or 4 items relating to a single subject (birthdays, pets, vacation, grandchildren, etc.) and a pair of scissors.

Free

Stark County – Tracing Your Stark County Ancestors Using Land Records

Stark Library-DeHoff 216 Hartford Ave SE, Canton

The house or barn may no longer be there, but we can discover where your ancestors called home. The trick is learning how to use Deed/Land records and match the locations on a modern map. If you have Stark County roots, this workshop is for you!

Free

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Ohio Genealogical Society Writing Contests
OGN Contest 1 July – 30 September
OGSQ Contest 1 September – 31 December
OGS is sponsoring its genealogical writing contest to reward amateur and professional genealogical authorship and to help fill the pages of its renowned journals with articles.
Prizes range from $25 – $100. Full Writing Contest Details

PLEASE NOTE: All Lineage Society applications are due Nov 30!