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.

AncestryDNA

Wednesday, January 11, 2-3:30 PM • Tech Lab or Zoom

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

MyHeritage: Unique Technologies For Family Research

Saturday, January 14, 1-3 PM • Zoom

Daniel Horowitz explains how to make the most of MyHeritage technology by exploring cutting-edge features to enhance and provide greater context to your family’s unique story. Presented in partnership with the North Suburban Genealogical Society.

Sign of the Times: Timelines in Genealogy

Saturday, February 11, 1-3 PM • Community Room or Zoom

Diane L. Richard provides tips on using timelines which can help organize and decipher lots of data and solve genealogical conundrums! Presented in partnership with the North Suburban Genealogical Society.

Genealogy Research Night

Thursday, February 16, 5:30-8:30 PM • Genealogy & Local History Room

Socialize with other genealogists while using our print collections and online resources. Drop in to get individualized help from our genealogy experts, discuss your research with others, and enjoy free printing.

Organizing Your Genealogy

Wednesday, February 22, 2-3:30 PM • Tech Lab or Zoom

Learn how to get organized with these online tools.

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