Genealogy Programs

GENEALOGY AND LOCAL HISTORY ROOM

A unique collection of genealogy and local history materials located on the second floor and staffed by volunteers who can help with your research. Room schedule. Are you a genealogy enthusiast looking to volunteer in the community? Sign up to help in our Genealogy and Local History Room.

silhouette of a tree with lots of rootsBeginning Genealogy

Wednesday, January 22, 2-3:30 PM • Technology Lab

Get started researching your family history.

The First Frontiersmen: The Scots-Irish

Saturday, February 8, 1 PM • Community Room

Ulster Scots or Scots-Irish—whatever their name, they are the U.S. descendants of those who immigrated to the American frontier from the Ulster province of Ireland in the 17th century. Genealogist Maureen Brady presents the history of the Scots- Irish and resources for researching family histories. Presented in partnership with the North Suburban Genealogical Society.

AncestryDNA

Thursday, February 13, 7-8 PM • Technology Lab

Learn the basics of DNA testing with Ancestry.com and discover how to use your results to grow your family tree.

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