FULLY BOOKED What did your ancestors do? Discovering local occupations

Did you have ancestors living in Ōtautahi Christchurch? In this two-week course we'll introduce you to resources and research tips to help you discover what they did for their jobs.

From millers to milliners, stenographers to smiths, we'll compare what information was recorded about working men and women in different sources, explore the library's digital and archive collections, and give you an overview of some of the local Christchurch industries, big and small.

Please note: This course uses online resources, so basic computer skills are required.
When: 2-4pm Thursday 11 and 18 September
Where: Wāhi Whakaako / Teaching Room, Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2, Tūranga

Ages: Adults

Cost: $FREE

Image: Stan Johnson's grocer shop, Colombo Street, CCL-StarP-00291A, © Christchurch Star.

You may also like the following events from Christchurch City Libraries:

• This Thursday, 11th September, 08:00 am, Speaker Series @ Tūranga | Sustainability in Small Business in Christchurch
• This Saturday, 13th September, 01:00 am, The Great Stash Swap - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre in Christchurch
• This Saturday, 13th September, 03:00 am, Kiriata Huna - Free movie screening at Tūranga in Christchurch

Also check out other Workshops in Christchurch, Virtual events in Christchurch.