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Researching Your Chicago Ancestors
Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL | Get Directions »
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Do you have Chicago Ancestors? This program reviews what sources are available and where they can be found. Databases discussed will include vital records, church records, state records, federal records, employment records, histories of the neighborhoods and many more. The sources that are reviewed will include online websites, genealogy collections held at the major libraries, collections at local libraries and collections compiled by area genealogical societies.
Event Details
| Where | Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 10:00 am–12:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Website | http://calendar.dppl.org/evanced/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=18051&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&SignupType=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=11/1/2012&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=&AgeGroup=ALL&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&no |
| Phone | 847-376-2792 |
| himhoff@dppl.org | |
| Price | $0 |
More About Des Plaines Public Library
Des Plaines Public Library houses a vast collection of books, CDs, DVDs, magazines and music. The four-story building is one the largest public libraries in the Chicagoland area. It offers free wi-fi and services for the vision- and hearing-impaired. There are meeting rooms that can be reserved for public use and it hosts regular events for kids, teens and adults, like Family Movie Night. Sign-up for the E-newsletter or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter. The website is extremely extensive and it also hosts several blogs. Find these blogs under the "What's New?" tab on the website.
Other events here
- Ain's WiII Got Fun? Today, May 24, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Ain't We Got Fun! May 24, 2013 / June 7, 2013 / June 21, 2013, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Family Storytime Weekly on Tuesdays, 6:30 pm–7:00 pm
- DPPL Writing Group May 14, 2013 / May 21, 2013 / May 28, 2013 / June 4, 2013 / June 11, 2013 / June 18, 2013 / June 25, 2013, 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
- Meet with Congresswoman Schakowsky's Office Weekly on Wednesdays, 1:30 pm–5:00 pm
- FREE Mentoring for Small Businesses and Start Ups Weekly on Thursdays, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Frugal Friends Coupon Club - Eat for Less! Sat, Jun 1, 11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sunday Afternoon Movies Sun, Jun 2, 1:30 pm–4:00 pm
- Tuesday Morning Book Group Tue, Jun 4, 10:00 am–11:00 am
- My MediaMall Lab Thu, Jun 6, 11:30 am–12:30 pm
