Summit County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society

Meeting Information

Our monthly meetings will be hybrid, meeting both in-person at the Akron Main Library and online.  Information for meetings will be listed under the Events section.
 
The Summit County Library has revised their hours of operation, please check the website for the latest information.  Please check out the on-line resources on their website.  There are an assortment of databases for your use. 

Akron-Summit Library Special Collections Classes

The Akron Summit Public Library holds classes on Genealogy every other month. 
 
 
 
 

Ohio Genealogical Society Library

The Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS) Library is open free of charge to OGS members. Non-member visitors may utilize all materials in the library by paying a $5.00 per day fee. Ample parking is provided free of charge. All public areas of the building are handicapped accessible.

The Library is open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 AM—5:00 PM. It is closed Sunday, Monday, Major Holidays, during the annual OGS Conference, and when Mansfield City Schools are closed for inclement weather.

The Stanley and Marjorie Meek Ellis Computer Room features 16 patron stations and an instructor’s monitor with access to the Office Professional Suite and many subscription databases. Free WiFi is available throughout the building.

OGS offers several choices of microfilm/microfiche readers and scanner/copiers. Patrons may make photocopies of books, manuscripts, and print from the computers for 20 cents per page for letter or legal sizes. Ledger size (11”x17”) copies are 40 cents per page. Color photocopies are $1.00 per page.

A lunchroom with refrigerator and microwave is available for patron use. Snacks and beverages may be purchased. Several restaurants are within a 5-minute drive.

 

Cyndi's List of Digitized Books

Cyndi's List has assembled a collection of more than 325,000 digitized genealogy and family history publications including family histories.   
www.cyndislist.com/books/ebooks/

Upcoming Events
September 19, 2026
10:00 am
Finding Your American Patriots & Colonial British Lineage
A Methodology for tracing Revolutionary War and Early British Settler Ancestry.   By Lynn L. Watson-Edwards   25000 Westwood Road Westlake, Ohio  

October 3, 2026
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Early Morning Genealogy
The Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Summit County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society present Early Morning Genealogy. Mingle and share with fellow ...

October 17, 2026
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Family History Day - More Info to Come!
Family History Fair - Who Are You Missing? Lunch provided / There will also be prize drawings Registration can be through Eventbrite or email djpeugh@sbcglobal.net ...

November 14, 2026
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
"Finding Your 19th Century Ancestor Using Fold3"
Ever get confused searching on Fold3?  Learn what records are available for your 19th Century military ancestors there and pick up some search strategies to ...

December 1, 2026
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Barberton Public Library - Genealogy Club
The Genealogy Club meetings often include a program or video followed by a discussion and sharing of ideas, resources, and advice.  On occasion, a member ...
Facts and Tips
The relationship of the heirs to the deceased may be or may not be given in the will. Don't assume that the wife mentioned is the mother of all the children. Not all children may be mentioned in the will. Deceased children or those who have already received their inheritence were often excluded from the will.
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The study of genealogy will enable you to learn about your family and your place in that family, to leave a legacy for your children and grandchildren
[Beginner Tips]

Genealogy is the search for our ancestors. Family history is the study of the lives they led. Using the information from each area provides us with a true picture of our family.
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