It just Takes a Spark

histoRY & geneALogY TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Celebrating 175 Years: The Upper Canadian Rebellion
of 1838 and its Aftermath
Dr. John C. Carter presents an illustrated lecture about the
actions which led to this fascinating yet often overlooked
chapter in the shared history of Canada, the United States
and Australia. Co-sponsored with the North York Historical
Society. Program takes place in Room 1.
North York Central May 15 7:30 pm
Queen Elizabeth II in Canada
Royal historian Carolyn Harris talks about Canadian
attitudes toward Queen Elizabeth II, which have gone
through numerous phases over the course of her reign,
from a young Queen in the 1950s to a venerable monarch
celebrating her Diamond Jubilee in the 21st century.
Don Mills* June 21 2 pm
Genealogy
Using Ancestry.ca Effectively
This course is designed for beginner users of Ancestry.ca
to construct family trees. It also serves as a basis for an
advanced course on Ancestry.ca to be offered at a later
date. Fee: $40 for both sessions ($35 for OGS members).
Registration forms available at torontofamilyhistory.org
and in the Canadiana Department, 6th floor. Program
takes place in Room 2/3.
North York Central May 6 6:30 pm
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computer and library
training
Digital Archive
Rare historical pictures, maps, ephemera
and digitized books.
Available online for your research, study and discovery.
torontopubliclibrary.ca/digital-archive
Drop in for a variety of in-depth
Web-surfing workshops at select
branches.
torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs/
computertraining
Image: City of Toronto, 1893; from All Aboard Toronto collection.
* Call or visit the branch to register.