Genealogy Programs

Immigration Records 

Thursday, July 28, 7-8 PM • Via Zoom 

Find your immigrant ancestors in passenger lists and naturalization records.  

Chicago & Cook County Records 

Tuesday, August 9, 2-3:30 PM • Via Zoom or Tech Lab 

Use local sources to find your Chicago ancestors.  

Revisiting the Great Chicago Fire 

Saturday, August 13, 1-3 PM • Via Zoom or Community Room 

Learn about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 with Chicago Architectural Center docent, Dick Clark. Discuss myths, share anecdotes, and explore how the fire inflamed pre-existing social tensions. Presented in partnership with the North Suburban Genealogical Society. 

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.

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