October Genealogical Events in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs (Most are Free)

Every month, the first week of the month, I list genealogical events being held in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago for about the next six weeks.  Most events are free, but sometimes you will need to register in advance, especially sponsored by a public library.  If it is sponsored by a genealogy society, you probably will not need to register unless there is a fee (which is designated by the $).  Check the website listed for more information.

If you’d like individual help, the following public libraries’ websites state that you may make an appointment with a librarian or genealogy volunteer: Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect. On the first Thursday of the month from 3-4:30 PM, the Indian Trails Library, Wheeling has a genealogy question and answer session with the librarian.  The Bloomingdale Public Library has a similar group on the fourth Thursdays of the month at 6:30 PM.  See the library websites for more information and the Palatine Public Library holds a group on the second Thursday of the month at various times.  Check the websites for more details.

If you know of any events that I have missed, please email me. I hope you see an event you’d like to attend.

October 8, 7:00 PM
Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

October 10 1:00 PM

Sound Research Practices: Sources and Citations by Ginger Frere
Northbrook History Museum
http://nsgsil.org

October 13 7:00 PM

A Guide to Overseas Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Fremd High School $
http://adc.d211.org/academics/continuing-education/continuing-education-home/

October 13 7:30 PM

Sound Research Practices, Sources and Citations by Ginger Frere
Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg
http://genealogywithtony.wordpress.com/2013-programs/

October 15

Using Find-A-Grave by Bob Allen 
Elgin Genealogical Society
http://www.elginroots.com

October 19 6:30 PM

Using Familysearch.org
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/

October 20

Genealogy at the Library by Rose Lehne
Bartlett Public Library
http://www.bartlett.lib.il.us/

October 27

Family Stories that Bind; How to Capture the Stories of Your Life
By Mary Beth Sammons and Monica Dougherty
Indian Trails Library, Wheeling
http://www.indiantrailslibrary.org/

November 2 7:00 PM

A Guide to Overseas Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner $
Prospect High School
http://ce.d214.org/adult_classes/continuing_education.aspx

November 7 10:00 AM

Time Travel with Google Earth by Lisa Louise Cooke (webinar)
Arlington Heights Senior Center
http://www.nwsgenealogy.org/