Are you interested in Genealogy research? Get started with this excellent flyer made by an OBPL staff member. Click on the pictures to enlarge. This flyer is also available in print at the Library.

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Have you ever wondered about your family history? Join us on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 1:30 pm as Gerald Smith, Certified Genealogist, returns to present a workshop aimed at helping you discover your family roots. This time around Mr. Smith will focus on techniques to research landless ancestors. He will provide resources and strategies for success. Topics will include urban vs rural ancestors, long vs recently deceased, making sure ancestors were truly landless, and some in-depth case studies. Mr. Smith will take questions from attendees and provide a handout summarizing his talk. Attendance at Mr. Smith’s first program is not required.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 1:30 pm for this exciting program at the Central Branch of the Old Bridge Public Library. This program is FREE and open to the public. For further information about library programs, call the Adult & Information Services Department, at: 732-721-5600, ext. 5033. The Central Branch of the Old Bridge Public Library is located in the Municipal Center at the corner of Route 516 and Cottrell Road.

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Have you ever wondered about your family history? Join us on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. as Jerry Smith, Certified Genealogist, presents an informative workshop aimed at helping you discover your family roots.

This program is for aspiring researchers and may even teach the experienced genealogist some new tricks. Mr. Smith will cover various public records and make use of a free online database, Family Search, available through the Old Bridge Public Library. Mr. Smith will take questions from attendees and provide a handout summarizing his talk.

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