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Life Transitions: A Life Review Workshop (Part Two of Two)

Join Nora Zylstra-Savage of Storylines as she builds upon the concepts introduced in Part One of this hands-on workshop and helps class participants reflect upon their life stories in such a way that they learn what is most meaningful to them as they prepare to move forward on their life’s journey.

Age: 16 Y and up

Saturday May 12, 2012 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Central Branch Boardroom
$25/ 1 class

Register through iris using course code 165764.

Life Transitions: A Life Review Workshop (Part One of Two)

Join Nora Zylstra-Savage of Storylines as she introduces the concept of Life Review – a process through which one’s significant life events and decisions are examined and reflected upon through short vignettes and stories. Nora will share writing exercises and prompts to stimulate reflection, writing, and ideas for moving forward, all in a sensitive and positive environment. By understanding the past and acknowledging the present, we create new possibilities for our future!

Age: 16 Y and up

Saturday April 14, 2012 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Central Branch Boardroom
$25/ 1 class

Register through iris using course code 165722

Halton’s Heritage: From Research to Publication

Join author and lifelong Halton resident, John McDonald, as he talks about how he researched, wrote and self-published his most recent book, Halton’s Heritage: William Halton and Halton County. Copies of his book will be for sale.

Age: 16 Y and up

Wednesday May 23, 2012 from 7:00-8:15 pm
Central Branch Auditorium
$5/ 1 class

Tickets available online and at all branches Saturday April 28, 2012. 

Genealogy Online (new)

Feeling overwhelmed trying to sift through all of the genealogical information available on the web? This hands-on workshop will show you the best websites to use when researching your family history.

Age: 16 Y and up

Wednesday May 30, 2012 from 2:00-3:30 pm
Central Branch Training Lab
$5/ 1 class

Register through iris using course code 165771.

Genealogy Resources (formerly Genealogy Online)

Interested in researching your family roots? This workshop will introduce you to Ancestry Library Edition and other online resources to help get you started.

Age: 16 Y and up
FREE/1 class

Central Branch Training Lab
Wednesday January 18  2:00-3:30 pm      iris course code: 156998
Thursday March 22  2:00-3:30 pm      iris course code: 156997
Thursday April 26  7:00-8:30 pm     iris course code: 165686

Iroquois Ridge Branch Computer Lab
Thursday February 16   2:00-3:30 pm    iris course code: 156999

Register through iris using the appropriate course code.

For more information on our genealogy programs, email Andra Steele.

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