• Genealogical Research in Colonial New England

    Bloomfield Township Public Library and Virtual via Zoom 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township, MI, United States

    November 8, 2025, 11 a.m.– John Beatty – Genealogical Research in Colonial New England This is our joint meeting with the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research John Beatty, Senior Librarian at The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library will present a talk examining a few of the many published sources as well as …

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  • Ancestors Calling: Synchronicity, Science and Sources

    Bloomfield Township Public Library and Virtual via Zoom 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township, MI, United States

    December 2, 2025, 7 p.m. – Judy Nimer Muhn – Ancestors Calling: Synchronicity, Science and Sources Our ancestors want us to find them! Using our intuition, developing our luck, creating vision boards and using classic detective techniques, YOU can have their help and do thorough genealogical research. Learn how to tap in to some key …

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  • Using Artificial Intelligence for Genealogy

    Bloomfield Township Public Library and Virtual via Zoom 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township, MI, United States

    This session will demystify Artificial Intelligence and its role in modern genealogy. You will learn the basic concepts and see practical demonstrations of how AI can help you analyze documents, summarize findings, and enhance your research process. No technical experience is required. This presentation will be in- person and via Zoom.  A Registration link will …

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  • Weaving Stories from Memories, Memorabilia, and Research: Techniques for Honoring Military Ancestors

    Bloomfield Township Public Library and Virtual via Zoom 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township, MI, United States

    Transform scattered family traditions, memorabilia, and research findings into meaningful stories that honor your ancestors. Recognizing America250 celebrations, using veteran stories as examples, we’ll look at techniques to weave old photos, vague memories of family stories, and genealogical records together to write connectional stories which bring our ancestors’ past to life. The meeting is at …

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  • What Did We Learn: Applying AI & Writing Skills

    Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township, MI, United States

    Join with fellow genealogists as we share the results of our research with each other! January's AI presentation from Steve Little and February's writing ideas from Laura Hedgecock gave us ideas of what to do in sharing our ancestral stories and our researching findings. Come to this March meeting to share with others and learn …

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  • Women in the Revolution: Women At War 1775-1783 Could You? Should You? Would You?

    Bloomfield Township Public Library and Virtual via Zoom 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township, MI, United States

    April 7, 2026 – Megan Heyl – Women in the Revolution: Women At War 1775-1783 Could You? Should You? Would You? The roles that women played ranged from maintaining the home-front to supporting the military in ways that will surprise us all. Could you, should you, or would you do what these women accomplished? Let's …

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  • OCGS Board Meeting

    A board meeting will be held on April 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m. A zoom link will be sent to board members. in advance.

  • America’s Westward Expansion (1787-1890): 25 Events in 50 Minutes

    Bloomfield Township Public Library and Virtual via Zoom 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township, MI, United States

    May 5, 2026 – – America's Westward Expansion (1787-1890): 25 Events in 50 Minutes This presentation follows America’s journeys to the West that reshaped federal law, transformed settlement patterns, and created opportunity for many; while inflicting displacement and injustice on Native Americans, Mexicans, Mormons, and the enslaved. We’ll explore 25 pivotal moments between 1787 to …

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  • Why Should I Look at Revolutionary War Pension Records

    Bloomfield Township Public Library and Virtual via Zoom 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township, MI, United States

    Pension records are an invaluable source for learning more about your Revolutionary War ancestor, his family, military unit, and fellow servicemen. Discover how to access these rich files and what family history information could await. The location is the Bloomfield Township Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Township, MI 48302. A Zoom link will be posted …

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  • OCGS Board Meeting

    Virtual

    A board meeting will be held on July 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m. A zoom link will be sent to board members. in advance.

  • OCGS Board Meeting

    Virtual

    A board meeting will be held on October 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. A zoom link will be sent to board members. in advance.

  • OCGS Board Meeting

    Virtual

    A board meeting will be held on January 11, 2027 at 7:00 p.m. A zoom link will be sent to board members in advance.