The Ohio Historical Society Archives/Library (OHS), the Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society (FCGHS) and the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) jointly offer a series of programs designed to introduce family history researchers to the many records and resources available to them.

The workshops will offer an in-depth introduction to the basic methods, tools and sources for getting started in your family history research. These programs are recommended to those who have not previously had genealogical instruction or who are looking to refresh or jump-start their genealogical research skills.

Several courses will be held each month with some courses repeated throughout the year.

Many sessions will be held at the Ohio History Center in Columbus, but some will be held at the Main branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Saturday Workshops are held from 10 am to 12 pm, Thursday Workshops from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and Saturday Seminars are held from 9am to 1pm.