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Introduction to Ancestry.com Library Edition
2025-09-05 14:00:00 2025-09-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Introduction to Ancestry.com Library Edition Interested in starting your genealogical research but do not know how to start? Join us as we provide an overview of Ancestry Library Edition, a free service available at St. Mary's County Library. Leonardtown Library - Computer Lab

Friday, September 05
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-05 14:00:00 2025-09-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Introduction to Ancestry.com Library Edition Interested in starting your genealogical research but do not know how to start? Join us as we provide an overview of Ancestry Library Edition, a free service available at St. Mary's County Library. Leonardtown Library - Computer Lab

Leonardtown Library

Computer Lab

Interested in starting your genealogical research but do not know how to start? Join us as we provide an overview of Ancestry Library Edition, a free service available at St. Mary's County Library.

Ancestry is one of the most well known and most utilized genealogical databases. St. Mary’s County Library offers this service free to anyone in the Library, allowing individuals to perform their research. During this introductory class, we will offer answers and clarification, along with a tutorial of how to use Ancestry to research one’s own genealogy and family history. We will cover understanding the sources provided, identifying where to acquire more information, and learning how to get started using Ancestry.

This program is also being offered on Friday, November 12th from 2-4 pm.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | History & Genealogy |

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Leonardtown Library
Phone: 301-475-2846
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
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Mon, Sep 01, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Labor Day
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Tue, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Are you drawing Social Security and wondering about recent changes? Talk directly to a representative from the Social Security Administration to get updated information about your current benefits.
Disability Benefits with Social Security Administration
Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
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Planning for Retirement with Social Security
Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Introduction to Ancestry.com Library Edition
Fri, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
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Sat, Sep 06, All day
Teen Area
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Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
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Lobby
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Pottery Class
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Makerspace
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Registration opens Saturday, August 30 2025 at 10:00am
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
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Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
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Meeting Room 1
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Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
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Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 5:30pm
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Meeting Room 1
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Meeting Room 2
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Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
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Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
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Nail Polish Pots
Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Makerspace
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Registration opens Thursday, September 4 2025 at 11:00am
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Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
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Registration opens Saturday, September 6 2025 at 9:00am
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Meeting Room 1
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Meeting Room 2
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Meeting Room 1
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Tue, Sep 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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