Events
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Presenter Karen D. Brame of Special Collections highlights the accomplishments of amazing Black women achievers, including Octavia Butler, Stella Jean and Edna Lewis, within diverse fields of endeavors in celebration of Women’s History…
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Let's Celebrate Women’s History Month! Come learn about some of the most impactful women from the great city of Dayton.
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Join a Dayton Metro Library genealogist to learn about getting involved with researching your family history. This class will cover the basics of collecting your ancestor's information, how to keep track of what you find, and resources…
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Japan ranks as one of the top 10 places in the world for paranormal sightings and places. Join librarian Martha Ballinger and she shares stories of ghosts and spiritual places in Japan that she has discovered through her living in Japan…
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Japan ranks as one of the top 10 places in the world for paranormal sightings. Join librarian Martha Ballinger as she shares stories of ghosts and spiritual places she discovered while living in Japan. Martha has a Master's degree from the…
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Have you found yourself in a situation where you are the archivist for your organization’s records? In this workshop participants will get an introduction to preserving and organizing their records. We will also provide information on how…
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Learn about researching more deeply into your family history with a Dayton Metro Library genealogist. This class will cover various types of records you may find, where to locate them, and major genealogy databases. Also learn to examine…
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In coordination with the Miamisburg Historical Society, the Dayton Metro Library is offering a walking tour of Millionaire's Row in historic Miamisburg. You will learn about many of the town's founding fathers and the homes they lived…
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Census records are one of the best ways to research your ancestry. Census records can be rich with details about your ancestors. You can find your ancestors in the complete set of U.S. Federal Census images from 1790-1950,…
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Looking to get into your genealogy/family history or are you a seasoned researcher with interesting stories from your family history? All are welcome to our genealogy interest group! We will go over destinations to find and…
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How is researching African American family history the same as researching other U. S. family history and what unique challenges do African Americans face in their investigation? What specialized resources to explore African…
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Presenter Karen D. Brame of Special Collections and esteemed guests of the community share on the past, present and future of the summer holiday in the United States and its global impact, spanning from the late 19th century to contemporary…
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Join a Dayton Metro Library genealogist to learn about getting involved with researching your family history. This class will cover the basics of collecting your ancestor's information, how to keep track of what you find, and…
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In coordination with the Miamisburg Historical Society, the Dayton Metro Library is offering a walking tour of the 2nd Street District in historic Miamisburg. Miamisburg in the late 1800s and early 1900s was a booming industrial…
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The Miamisburg Historical Society, along with the Dayton Metro Library, is offering a guided walking tour of the oldest section of the city. We will head north from Market Square to see historic homes, businesses, and public…
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Looking to get into your genealogy/family history or are you a seasoned researcher with interesting stories from your family history? All are welcome to our genealogy interest group! We will go over destinations to find and…
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Join a Dayton Metro Library genealogist to learn about getting involved with researching your family history. This class will cover the basics of collecting your ancestor's information, how to keep track of what you find, and resources…
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The Miamisburg Historical Society and the Miamisburg Library are offering a historical walking tour of the Hillgrove Cemetery.
Hillgrove Cemetery was established in 1863 and is part of Miamisburg's rich heritage. One of the City's founders,…
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Learn about researching more deeply into your family history with a Dayton Metro Library genealogist. This class will cover various types of records you may find, where to locate them, and major genealogy databases. Also learn to examine…
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Presented by Dayton Metro Library's LGBTQIA+ Services Specialist, Jordan Ostrum. We will uncover the history of LGBTQIA+ communities both local and national and will provide tips on how you can further explore this fascinating topic on…