You’re invited to share your story and be part of the Library’s Living History Project! The year-long initiative is County-wide and will collect and publish the many ways libraries impact the communities they serve.
All stories are welcome and you can contribute in a number of ways, including writing a short story or poem, creating a piece of art, or channeling your inner movie star in a video interview led by library staff.
Community stories will be shared in a documentary-style video and published in a special anthology, available in 2025.
How to participate: Fill out a Living History Project form online. Paper forms are available to pick up and fill out at all library branches.
Genealogy Support (drop in) |
Starting a genealogy search this winter? Drop by the main floor of the Paris Branch to chat with our Digital History Intern and receive assistance with your project.
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Intro to Genealogy Research |
Discover the rich history of the County of Brant with our Digital History Intern, Connor! This workshop covers the basics of starting a genealogical search, including best practices to find the best results. Bring your questions.
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Land Registry Records 101 |
Learn the history of local property ownership and discover new information about your community.
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Ancestry 101 |
New to ancestry? Learn about the tools and resources you can use to find information about your family tree.
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Cemeteries of Brant County |
Cemeteries offer a unique perspective on the history of the County of Brant. Join our Digital History Intern Connor for this special presentation to learn about tombstones, United Empire Loyalist burial grounds, pioneer cemeteries, and more.
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History of the Grand River |
Explore the history of the Grand River. Running through multiple communities, the Grand River holds special meaning to the history of the County of Brant. Discover stories from the past and learn about the important role the river has played in local history.
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February 26, 2024 - The Library’s Digital Historical Collection is currently unavailable due to an outage on the vendor side. Updates on when materials are back online will be provided as they are communicated to us.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Explore an extensive online collection created in partnership with local historical organizations, museums, and generous local families who have donated personal items.
Download a PDF guide to get started or watch the video tutorial below.
This collection includes:
Research your family's history using Ancestry Library Edition for free at any of our branches. Download our Ancestry Library Edition guide (in PDF format) here or watch the video tutorial above.
This collection includes:
Access copies of old local newspapers here: