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Ferguson to give tutorial on genealogy website

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 15, 2023

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.

Other genealogy materials at the library are highlighted at https://adalibrary.org/genealogy 

For more information about the Ada Historical Society, visit https://www.adaohiohs.com/

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Ada Public Library closed by burst pipe

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 28, 2022

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."

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Gingerbread house events at APL

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, December 14, 2022

The Ada Public Library is hosting two Gingerbread House making events for the whole family.

  • 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17
  • 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 19

Sign up is recommended. Contact the Ada Public Library:

320 N. Main St.
419-634-5246

Hours:

Mon - Thu: 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Fri: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Sat: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

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Silent Auction benefits Ada Public Library

Posted by Staff on Monday, December 5, 2022

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)."

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Nominees sought for Ada Public Library board

Posted by Staff on Monday, December 5, 2022

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.

Trustees must:

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December calendar for Ada Public Library

Posted by Staff on Thursday, December 1, 2022

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:

Monday
- Craft pickup
- 11:00 a.m. Toddler Time

Tuesday
- 6:00 p.m. Family Storytime

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