Genealogy has quickly become one of the most popular hobbies in recent years. Computer software now allows for an even easier creation of your family’s tree. One such program is Legacy Family Tree. If you are already using Legacy Family Tree software and are not sure you are using it fully to help with your […]
Want to learn more about one of Toronto's most notorious criminals this fall? Look no further! Join author Nate Hendley in a lively discussion about infamous bank robber Edwin Alonzo Boyd, subject of his 2003 Book. Flamboyant Boyd headed a notorious gang that robbed banks in Toronto and escaped from the Don Jail twice in […]
Have you ever wanted to record your life stories, but don't know where to begin? If your answer is yes then consider joining Allyson Latta, literary editor and writer for a set of four exciting, free classes that will show you how flexible memoirs can be, how to tap your memory (exercise your brain!) and […]
Bored of our colder than average winter and interested in learning about how social history shaped your ancestors' lives in 19th century Canada? The Ontario Genealogical Society is offering two intriguing courses this February to chase away your winter blues. Tuesdays February 4 and 11 features The Social History of Medicine in 19th Century Canada, where you […]
On May 16, 1853 the first passenger train steamed out of Toronto from a wooden depot located close to the eastern entrance of Union Station. Over the next century the railways had a profound impact on the geography and economic fortunes of Toronto and helped transform the city into the commercial centre of Canada. Join […]
Join assistant curator Kate McCauley of Toronto’s First Post Office at the North York Central Library as she presents the history of the post office in Toronto from 1798 to 1851. North York Central Library, Room 15120 Yonge Street, TorontoWednesday May 16th, 2012, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Topics to be discussed include: the arrival of […]
In a fitting connection with TPL's Keep Toronto Reading month in April and celebrating our city, award winning author Mark Osbaldeston returns to the North York Central Library on April 18th to discuss more of the never realized building projects in the Toronto area based on his new book Unbuilt Toronto 2 : More […]
For decades, Canadians purchased CCM bikes in the summer and CCM skates in the winter, making Canada Cycle & Motor the quintessential Canadian company. Join author John McKenty for a lively discussion tracing the history of CCM from its formation in 1899 until its eventual demise in 1983. North York Central Library, Auditorium 5120 Yonge […]
…at a full day workshop delving into a variety of resources! Topics will include: English Parish Records Researching Early 20th Century British Immigrants Solving Genealogical Problems Using English Probate Records Find Your British Family History in Newspapers The Genealogical Use and Abuse of English Gazetteers Using British Directories An Introduction to English Manorial Records Some […]
Fall into your family’s past at our exciting family history courses and workshops co-sponsored by the Ontario Genealogical Society, North York Central and Toronto Reference Libraries. @ North York Central Library 5120 Yonge St. Toronto: BASIC GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY Wednesdays Sept. 28 to Nov. 16 2-4 pm (Room 1 Oct. 5, Nov. 2 […]