Genealogy Lock-In

On Friday, September 22, the Medina Library will be offering its 18th Genealogy Lock-In.

The fun begins at 6:30 and lasts until 10:30 p.m.

The evening features two learning opportunities.

First, John Sabol will be exposing all the mistakes that beginner genealogists make. He'll explain how to avoid these common errors!

John's session will run from 7-8 p.m.

Next, I will be covering all the strengths and weaknesses of U.S. censuses. Learn how to make the most of these incredible records!

The Census session will run from 9-10 p.m.
Fill up on your favorite caffeine beverage!

Light refreshments will be available so we can all keep our energy levels up!

The Library computers and databases will be available for anyone who wishes to search for their relatives with help from Library staff and members of the Medina County Genealogical Society.

Space is limited, so sign up HERE. to reserve your spot.

Did I mention  DOOR PRIZES?

SAVE THE DATES!

The Medina Library will be hosting 3 separate genealogy and local history events this fall.

First will be the Genealogy Lock-in on Friday, September 22. For those who have never been to a Lock-In, it is an after-hours event where we explore methods of genealogical research. Members of the Medina County Genealogical Society and Library staff members are also on hand to help you with your research. Light refreshments and DOOR PRIZES are provided. The Lock-In runs from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

  

John Sabol 

                                                                                       

John Sabol, author and  a North East Ohio expert on eastern European genealogy, will be discussing how to Untangle Your Family Roots.

Learn about the 1940 and other U.S. Census
records at the Genealogy Lock-In on 22 September.

Later that evening,  I will be offering a session on how to get the most out of searching U.S. Census Records.

You can sign up for the Lock-In at this link.  Remember, the Lock-in is on 22 September.

Then on 21 October, I will be teaching a class on Ancestry Library Edition in the Library's Computer Lab. Seating for this class is limited so sign up early. Learn how to optimize your searches on the library subscription version of the most popular genealogy database ANCESTRY.

On 31 October, join Lisa Rienerth to learn how to research your home's history and previous owners and find out Who is Haunting Your House? Local author, Michelle Belanger, will be on hand to discuss paranormal activity in your home.

Sign up for these events at this link.

Speaker at Genealogy Lock-In

The Medina Genealogy Lock-In will feature local expert on Cleveland's Czech and Slovak communities, John Sabol:

John Sabol is a Cleveland, Ohio, area author and lecturer on local history and genealogical research.

He has written four books for Arcadia Publishing that chronicle the histories of Cleveland Czechs, Cleveland Slovaks, Cleveland's Buckeye Neighborhood, and most recently, Kelley's Island.

A Cleveland native and graduate of Benedictine High School and Cleveland State University, John worked as a reporter and editor at the Cleveland Press until it closed in 1982. He also spent more than 20 years at Ernst & Young, where he was a senior editor in the firm's communications group.

In 2008, he retired and began his career as an author of local histories and as a genealogical speaker. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International.

The library's Genealogy Lock-In is on Friday September 18 from 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Click HERE to register for the Lock-In. Or call the library at 330-722-4257.