Library offers virtual tour of local history collection

Local history mural in the Wood County District Public Library.

From WOOD COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Are you interested in beginning research into your family’s history, or has the Wood County Bicentennial made you interested in learning more about the area? Learn about Wood County’s last 200 years with a virtual tour of the Wood County District Public Library’s Local History Collection on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 11 a.m.

Local History Librarian Marnie Pratt will give an overview of both the physical and digital resources available in the collection, and provide a glimpse of the unique pieces of information they can uncover.

“We wanted to offer people an introductory class on doing research about Wood County, while at the same time, we thought we could demonstrate some of the unique resources we have in our Local History Collection,” said Marnie Pratt, local history librarian.

Registration is required. To register, call (419) 352-5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.