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Registration opens:
April 23rd, 2025

Finding Your Ancestors Using Ancestry.com
2025-05-07 15:00:00 2025-05-07 16:30:00 America/New_York Finding Your Ancestors Using Ancestry.com This program provides an introduction to Ancestry.com Library Edition and the various resources provided through the database available to discover who your ancestors are and their roots. Westlake Porter Public Library - Technology Training Lab

Wednesday, May 07
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 15:00:00 2025-05-07 16:30:00 America/New_York Finding Your Ancestors Using Ancestry.com This program provides an introduction to Ancestry.com Library Edition and the various resources provided through the database available to discover who your ancestors are and their roots. Westlake Porter Public Library - Technology Training Lab

Westlake Porter Public Library

Technology Training Lab

This program provides an introduction to Ancestry.com Library Edition and the various resources provided through the database available to discover who your ancestors are and their roots.

This program provides an introduction to Ancestry.com Library Edition and the various resources available to discover who your ancestors are and their roots. There will be time for participants to explore Ancestry.com and begin their own research. This program will be led by Chad Statler, the Local History Librarian at Westlake Porter Public library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education/Lifelong Learning |

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Westlake Porter Public Library
Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969
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Mon, Apr 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Apr 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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Fun Science Friday - Ducks Are Birds
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Arabic I: An Introduction to the Arabic Language
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My First Library Bag
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Tech Bytes: iPhone & iPad Help Session
Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Roblox Arcade (Virtual)
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Teen Anime Club
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Craft Club
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Photo Weaving
Tue, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
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The History of Candy
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Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion - The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Bow Wow Books
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Storytime Room
Citizenship Classes
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WPPL Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting
Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Thu, Apr 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Pet Friendly Houseplants - With Noelle Akin of Pettiti Garden Centers
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Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Arabic I: An Introduction to the Arabic Language
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Jewelry Junction: Beaded Chain/Lanyard
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Mon, Apr 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Learning From Gardening Mistakes - Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County
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Foundations of Investing - Presented by Dan Trotter of Edward Jones
Mon, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tinkering with Tinkercad: Create a Fidget Star
Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Craft Club
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
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Healthy Spine and Neck for Life
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Craft Room
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Freemasonry and the Civil War
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Dover Room
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CNC Acrylic LED Lamp Carving
Wed, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Bow Wow Books
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room
Citizenship Classes
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Family Storytime
Wed, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room
Adapted Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Virtual Author Talk - Gregg Hurwitz - "Nemesis"
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Ba-Dum-Tsh
Fri, Apr 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Arabic I: An Introduction to the Arabic Language
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Teen Advisory Board
Sun, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tween Craft Kit
Mon, Apr 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Financial Planning Basics - Dave Herwerden of WestPoint Wealth Management, LLC
Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Stories and Signs
Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Personal Experience with Acclimating International Students
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
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Preservation and Celebration of Vintage Comics - A Lead-off Event to Free Comic Book Day
Tue, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Introduction to Corporate Giving - David Holmes of Candid
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
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CNC Acrylic LED Lamp Carving
Wed, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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How to Love the Way You look in Photos
Sat, May 03, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Summer ArtWalk Submissions
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Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Roblox Arcade (Virtual)
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Zoom Programming 2
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Makerspace Foundations: CNC Orientation
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Public Speaking Boot Camp - A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International
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Thomas A. Fox Board Room
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Confident Motherhood: A Guide to Women's Health for Moms
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World at War Forum - Fall of the Philippines and the End of Empires
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Virtual Author Talk - David Rosmarin - "Thriving with Anxiety"
Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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CNC Acrylic LED Lamp Carving
Wed, May 07, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
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Teen Snacktivity
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Craft Room,Teen Lounge
Finding Your Ancestors Using Ancestry.com
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Citizenship Classes
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Horror Film Club
Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Thursday Night Book Club - "Still Life" by Sarah Winman
Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Medicare - Ins and Outs
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