Family History Month at the Library
Marlborough District Library is celebrating family history throughout October.
Have a go at our Ancestry Bingo competition. Complete five in a row or the whole grid to go in the draw to win a prize pack. Entry forms are available at the library.
We have lots of free events and courses to help you get started with your family research at Marlborough District Library (Blenheim).
Our Stepping Up courses have limited places available so please contact us to register and secure your place.
See our full schedule below for all the activities we are running throughout October.
Friday 2 October 12.15 pm
Family History Friday - Getting started with your family history
Join us for a free lunchtime family history session at the library.
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Wednesday 7 October 1.00 pm
Genealogy Drop-in
Get help with your family history research from a member of the Blenheim Family History Group.
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Friday 9 October 12.15 pm
Family History Friday - Taking a pinch of salt with your research
Join us for a free lunchtime family history session at the library.
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Tuesday 13 October 9.00 am
Stepping Up - Ancestry
Learn tips for effective searching on Ancestry.com.
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Wednesday 14 October 1.00 pm
Genealogy Drop-in
Get help with your family history research from a member of the Blenheim Family History Group.
Go to the event listing for more information
Thursday 15 October 9.00 am
Stepping Up - Ancestry
Learn tips for effective searching on Ancestry.com.
Go to the event listing for more information
Friday 16 October 12.15 pm
Family History Friday - Getting ready to write
Join us for a free lunchtime family history session at the library.
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Tuesday 20 October 9.00 am
Stepping Up - Further steps in family history
Learn about resources to help you find your ancestors.
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Wednesday 21 October 1.00 pm
Genealogy Drop-in
Get help with your family history research from a member of the Blenheim Family History Group.
Go to the event listing for more information
Thursday 22 October 9.00 am
Stepping Up - Further steps in family history
Learn about resources to help you find your ancestors.
Go to the event listing for more information
Friday 23 October 12.15 pm
Family History Friday - The Carnatic Heritage Project
Join us for a free lunchtime family history session at the library.
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Wednesday 28 October 1.00 pm
Genealogy Drop-in
Get help with your family history research from a member of the Blenheim Family History Group.
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Thursday 29 October 9.00 am
Stepping Up - The Prow
The Top of the South's own history and culture is explored in this course.
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Thursday 29 October 6.30 am
Book Club - Historical Fiction / Family Sagas
Discuss what you've read over the last month, including titles on our monthly topic.
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Friday 30 October 12.15 pm
Family History Friday - Just a few lines
Join us for a free lunchtime family history session at the library.