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Professional Genealogy with Christine Cochran
2022-06-25 10:30:00 2022-06-25 13:00:00 America/New_York Professional Genealogy with Christine Cochran Have you ever thought of hiring a professional genealogist or wonder what they do? Join Christine Cochran for some practical advice and surprising insight. Main Library - Auditorium

Saturday, June 25
10:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-06-25 10:30:00 2022-06-25 13:00:00 America/New_York Professional Genealogy with Christine Cochran Have you ever thought of hiring a professional genealogist or wonder what they do? Join Christine Cochran for some practical advice and surprising insight. Main Library - Auditorium

Main Library

Auditorium

Have you ever thought of hiring a professional genealogist or wonder what they do? Join Christine Cochran for some practical advice and surprising insight.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9030.

Christine will present two lectures:

  1. What's a Professional Genealogist?
    2. Many people have never hired a professional genealogist. But the demand is increasing as more and more people find elusive family members in their own research or just need help getting started. Or maybe you would love to know your family history but just don’t have time to invest. In this talk I cover things you should consider before, during, and after hiring a professional genealogist.
  2. Tales From the Life of a Professional Genealogist
    3. Truth is often stranger than fiction. In this talk, I will present seven different stories collected during my time as a professional genealogist. One story is not true. Can you figure out which one it is? In each story, I will share with you information on genealogical research methods and resources. If you are not careful, you will learn something and may even get bitten by the genealogy bug!

Christine has been a genealogist for over 20 years. Her educational background is based in geological, environmental, and computer engineering. She researches within the United States but has also done research in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. She provides genealogical research, consulting, and presentations with a focus on forensic genealogy including probate cases, DAR applications and supplementals, and residential genealogies. Learn more at Family and Forensic Genealogy.

Be sure to check out one of our resources on professional genealogy! Here are just a few:

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy |

TAGS: | Genealogy |

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Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.

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Friends of Main Library Big Book Sale
Fri, Apr 19, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Early Morning Genealogy
Sat, Apr 20, 8:30am - 11:30am
Special Collections
Friends of Main Library Big Book Sale
Sat, Apr 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
ORMACO Fiddling and Dance Workshop With Fire & Grace 
Sat, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium
ORMACO World Tour of Music: Fire & Grace
Sun, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium,Meeting Room 3
Toddler Time
Mon, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
Microsoft Excel Series
Tue, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
This event is full
Zoom: True Crime Book Club - "Confession of a Serial Killer" by Katherine Ramsland, PhD
Tue, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Introduction to Proposal Writing and Project Budgeting
Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 2AB
Baby Time
Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full
Baby Time
Wed, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full
Summit County Department of Development at the Library
Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1
Preschool Story Time
Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
Job Readiness - Mastering the Job Interview - Presented by OhioMeansJobs
Thu, Apr 25, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Job and Family Services: Case Managers at the Library
Thu, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room 1
Healthcare Information Fair - Community Health Series at Main
Thu, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2AB,Meeting Room 3,Atrium,Auditorium
OhioMeansJobs Onsite Services
Thu, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center
Microsoft Excel Series
Thu, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
This event is full
Teen Volunteering
Thu, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Meeting Room
Movies@Main
Thu, Apr 25, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium
Akron on Foot - Great Speeches from Great Speakers
Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 2AB
Toddler Time
Mon, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
Microsoft Excel Series
Tue, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
This event is full
On-Your-Own Book Club - "The Heart of It All: A Novel" by Christian Kiefer
Wed, May 01, All day
Culture & AV
Baby Time
Wed, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full
Baby Time
Wed, May 01, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full
Preschool Story Time
Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
OhioMeansJobs Onsite Services
Thu, May 02, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center
Introduction to Canva
Thu, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
De-Stress and Refresh for Teens
Thu, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Teen Meeting Room
Movies@Main
Thu, May 02, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium
The Movement Project Presents: CDF Akron Concert Series
Fri, May 03, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Auditorium
The Movement Project Presents: CDF Akron Concert Series
Sat, May 04, 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Auditorium
Baby Band Camp
Mon, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
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Meet our Laser Engraver Demo
Tue, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone
Microsoft Excel Series
Tue, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab 1
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Baby Time
Wed, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
This event is full
Baby Time
Wed, May 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
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Making Masterpieces Monthly
Wed, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Housing Insecurity: Free Legal Clinic
Wed, May 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Atrium
Preschool Story Time
Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
Meet Our Small Die-Cut Sticker Printer Demo - Uninet iColor250
Thu, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone
OhioMeansJobs Onsite Services
Thu, May 09, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center
Movies@Main
Thu, May 09, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Thursday Movies@Main: "Doubled Up" - A Documentary & Panel as Part of the Just Action Series
Thu, May 09, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium,Atrium
Think and Drink Book Club - Just Action by Leah and Richard Rothstein
Thu, May 09, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Event Many Voices: Leah & Richard Rothstein
Fri, May 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Atrium,Auditorium
Paws for Reading
Sat, May 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Library Programming Room
Career Summit 2024 - A Career Exploration and Job Fair for Emerging Adults
Sat, May 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium,Auditorium,Garden Trio Corridor,Meeting Room 1,Meeting Room 2AB,Meeting Room 3
Baby Band Camp
Mon, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Library Programming Room
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Baby Time
Wed, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
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Zoom: Doris Day - Her Unknown Life
Wed, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Baby Time
Wed, May 15, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library Programming Room
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Pokemon Club
Wed, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Meeting Room
Preschool Story Time
Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library Programming Room
Meet our Vinyl Printer - Demonstration
Thu, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
TechZone
Registration opens Thursday, April 25 2024 at 12:00am
OhioMeansJobs Onsite Services
Thu, May 16, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Microbusiness Center
Movies@Main
Thu, May 16, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium
ECDI Small Business Resource Fair
Sat, May 18, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Atrium,Auditorium,Meeting Room 1,Meeting Room 2AB,Meeting Room 3
The Nightlight presents “Butterfly in the Sky”
Sat, May 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Atrium,Auditorium
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