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Published: 11-Aug-2026
Find out how we can help you discover more about your family history.
To celebrate Family History Month this August, we're putting on specially themed digital skills classes, a writing workshop and have slide scanner sessions. Bookings are required for all Family History Month events. Click on the event title to find out more and book your spot. Ancestry Library ClassWhere: Rangiora LibraryWhen: Monday 3 August, 10am–12noon Ancestry Library Class Where: Oxford LibraryWhen: Wednesday 12 August, 10am–12noon Ancestry Library Class Where: Kaiapoi LibraryWhen: Wednesday 19 August, 10am–12noonFamily History Writing Workshop SeriesWhere: Rangiora LibraryWhen: Six-week course staring Thursday 6 August, 11am-12noon Slide Scanner SessionWhere: Rangiora LibraryWhen: Friday 14 August, 10am Slide Scanner SessionWhere: Rangiora Library When: Monday 24 August, 10am Want more genealogy resources? Check out our Genealogy Resources at Waimakariri Libraries webpage.