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Ohio Open Doors

Behind the Scenes in Local History & Genealogy
2026-09-14 18:00:00 2026-09-14 20:00:00 America/New_York Ohio Open Doors Get a behind-the-scenes look at our archival storage areas in the mysterious lower level of Main Library! Main Library - Meeting Room 3B

Monday, September 14
6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Main Library

Meeting Room 3B

Get a behind-the-scenes look at our archival storage areas in the mysterious lower level of Main Library!

Discover our archival collections and learn more about archives and their importance to history researchers on a staff-led tour. Tours will start on the half-hour and will last for 30 minutes.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy | America 250 |

Main Library
Phone: 614-645-2275
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Thu, Sep 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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