Events in the Northwest Suburbs

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Jacquie

Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs February Genealogical Events (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 Thursday evenings at 7:00 on January 7, March 3, and April 7.  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.

February 1 (4 weeks) 1:30 PM
             Family History Writing Challenge
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

February 4 (4 weeks) 1:30 PM
Writing Your Family History

Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

February 6 10:00 AM
Irish Emigrants to North America by Paul Milner

Arlington Heights Senior Center
http://www.nwsgenealogy.org/

February 9 7:00 PM
Finding Your Ancestors in Ireland by Paul Milner

Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg
https://genealogywithtony.wordpress.com/2013-programs/

February 9 7:00 PM (4 week class)
Seeds to Tree - Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner

Fremd High School $
http://adc.d211.org/academics/continuing-education/continuing-education-home/

February 10 7:00 PM and/or February 11 3:00 PM
Learn to Use fold3 and Heritagequest Websites

Mount Prospect Library
www.mppl.org

February 13 1:00 PM
Truth or Fiction?  Unraveling a Family Yarn by Teresa McMillan

Northbrook History Museum
http://nsgsil.org

February 18 7:00 PM
Overseas Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner

Indian Trails Library, Wheeling
http://www.indiantrailslibrary.org/

February 20 10:30 AM
Uncle Jake's Farm:  Federal Land A - Z  by S. Elizabeth Ross

Schaumburg Township Public Library
http://caggni.shuttlepod.org/

February 22 7:00 PM (4 week class)
Seeds to Tree - Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner

Prospect High School $
http://ce.d214.org/adult_classes/

February 22 6:30 PM
Genealogy 101

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

March 5 10:00 AM
Reading Between the Lines of the City Directory by Teresa Steinkamp McMillan

Arlington Heights Senior Center
http://www.nwsgenealogy.org/

March 8 7:00 PM
Using Ancestry

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

Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs January Genealogical Events (and 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 Thursday evenings at 7:00 on January 7, March 3, and April 7.  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.

January 8 10:00 AM
Using Facebook to Break Down Genealogical Walls by Katherine Willson
Arlington Heights Senior Center
http://www.nwsgenealogy.org/

January 12 7:00 PM

Chicago Genealogy 101 by Grace DuMelle
Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg
https://genealogywithtony.wordpress.com/2013-programs/

January 13 (10:00-3:00 by appointment)

Swedish Genealogy Help by Kathy Meade
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

January 13 7:00 PM

Photo Organization for the New Year
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/

January 16 10:30 AM
Publishing Your Book: Tips and Tricks for the Writer by Regina Yuill
Bloomingdale Public Library
http://caggni.shuttlepod.org/

January 21 7:00 PM

Navigating World War II Military Records by Jennifer Holik
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/

January 26 7:00 PM

Overseas Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Helen Plum Library, Lombard
http://www.helenplum.org/

January 27 6:30 PM

Finding Your Roots Online
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/

January 30 1:00 PM

Writing Your Family History by Charlotte Leventhal
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

January 30 2:30 PM

Telling Your Family Stories by Jessica Palmer
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

February 1 (4 weeks) 1:30 PM

Family History Writing Challenge
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

February 4 (4 weeks) 1:30 PM

Writing Your Family History
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

February 6 10:00 AM

Irish Emigrants to North America by Paul Milner
Arlington Heights Senior Center
http://www.nwsgenealogy.org/

February 9 7:00 PM

Finding Your Ancestors in Ireland by Paul Milner
Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg
https://genealogywithtony.wordpress.com/2013-programs/

February 9 7:00 PM (4 week class)

Seeds to Tree - Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Fremd High School $
http://adc.d211.org/academics/continuing-education/continuing-education-home/

 

November Genealogical Events in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs (and 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.

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/

November 10 7:30 PM

Researching World War I & II Military Records by Jennifer Holik
Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg
http://genealogywithtony.wordpress.com/2013-programs/

November 11 7:00 PM

Finding More in the Census by Dan Hubbard
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

November 14 1:00 PM

Find Your Roots in Naturalization Records by Steve Szabados
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

November 17 7:00 PM

Finding Your Roots in Naturalization Records by Steve Szabados
Indian Trails Library, Wheeling
http://www.indiantrailslibrary.org/

November 18 7:30 PM

Introduction to Polish Genealogy by Jason Kruski
DuPage County Genealogical Society
www.dcgs.org.

November 19 7:00 PM

Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

December 9 6:30 PM

Archived Newspapers
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/

Most organizations take a holiday break in December, so there are few events.  The next event  list will be posted at the end of December. Hope you enjoy the holidays with your families.

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/

 

Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs Septenber Genealogical Events (Most are Free)

September is the month where libraries and groups normally start the new season with fresh  presentations.  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.

August 31 6:30 PM
Archived Newspapers
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/

August 31, 7:00 PM

Be A Better Searcher
Indian Trails Library, Wheeling
http://www.indiantrailslibrary.org/

September 1

When a Life Becomes Myth: History, Myth, and Family by Dr. Daniel Hubbard 
Elgin Genealogical Society
http://www.elginroots.com

September 8, 7:00 PM (4 week class)

Seeds to Tree - Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Fremd High School $
http://adc.d211.org/academics/continuing-education/continuing-education-home/

September 9

CSI – Cemetery Search and Investigation by Tina Beaird
Indian Trails Library, Wheeling
http://www.indiantrailslibrary.org/

September 10, 7:00 PM

Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

September 11, 5:00 PM

Overseas Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Cary Area Public Library
http://www.caryarealibrary.org/

September 12, 1:00 PM

Cemetery Sleuthing by Patricia Desmond Biallas
Glenview Public Library
http://nsgsil.org

September 12

Climb Your Family Tree by Rose Lehne  
Wheaton Public Library
http://www.wheatonlibrary.org/

September 17, 1:30-3 (8 weeks)

Making Memories into Memoirs
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

September 21

Family Tree Maker by Alan Wilson  
Zion Genealogical Society
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilzgs/

September 21, 6:30 PM

Finding Your Roots Online
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/

September 28 (4 weeks)

Seeds to Tree - Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Prospect High School $
http://ce.d214.org/adult_classes/continuing_education.aspx

October 3, 10:00 AM

Cemetery Sleuthing by Kathy Kult
Arlington Heights Senior Center
http://www.nwsgenealogy.org/

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/

 

 

Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs August Genealogical Events (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.

August 5 7:00 PM
Begin Your Blog
Indian Trails Library, Wheeling
http://www.indiantrailslibrary.org/

August 5 Noon-7:00 PM (Appointments)
Swedish Genealogy Help by Kathy Meade
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

August 11 7:30 PM

Start Your Digging in 1940: Examine the 1940 Census for Information & Clues by Jeffrey Bockman
Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg
http://genealogywithtony.wordpress.com/2013-programs/

August 13 7:00 PM

Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

August 29 10:00 AM

Genealogical Research Strategies by Robert Allen
Arlington Heights Senior Center
http://www.nwsgenealogy.org/

August 31 6:30 PM

Archived Newspapers
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/

August 31, 7:00 PM

Be a Better Searcher
Indian Trails Library, Wheeling
http://www.indiantrailslibrary.org/

September 8, 7:00 PM (4 week class)

Seeds to Tree - Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Fremd High School $
http://adc.d211.org/academics/continuing-education/continuing-education-home/

Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs July Genealogical Events (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. In the meantime, hope you have a great holiday weekend.

July 9 7:00 PM

Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

July 11 1:00 PM

Why You Should Write by Tom Reimer
Northbrook History Museum
http://nsgsil.org

July 14 7:30 PM

Chicago Cemetery Research by Dan Niemiec
Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg
http://genealogywithtony.wordpress.com/2013-programs/

July 15 7:00 PM

Photo Editing Made Easy
Indian Trails Library, Wheeling
http://www.indiantrailslibrary.org/

July 16 7:00 PM
Swab Your Cheek; DNA Kinship Results by Marsh Peterson-Maass
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/

July 18 10:30 AM

Pinning Down your Past by Adding Social Media to your Genealogy Repertoire by Tina Beaird
Schaumburg Township Public Library
http://caggni.shuttlepod.org/

July 21 7:00 PM

Reunited Families with their Heroes by Marsha Peterson-Maass
Indian Trails Library, Wheeling
http://www.indiantrailslibrary.org/

August 9 1:00 PM

Jewish Genealogy Research
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

August 1 1:00 PM

Genes for Genealogists by Michelle Bray Wilson
Northbrook History Museum
http://nsgsil.org

August 5 7:00 PM

Begin Your Blog
Indian Trails Library, Wheeling
http://www.indiantrailslibrary.org/

August 5 Noon-7:00 PM (Appointments)

Swedish Genealogy Help by Kathy Meade
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
ttp://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs June Genealogical Events (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.

June 5 9:30 AM

Finding your Ancestors Online
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

June 11, 7:00 PM
Polish Genealogy by Steve Szabados
Wauconda Public Library
http://www.wauclib.org/

June 11 7:00 PM

Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

June 16 7:00 PM

African-American Genealogy by Tim Pinnick
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

June 17 by appointment 12 PM-7:00 PM
Swedish Genealogy
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

June 18 6:30 PM

Using Ancestry Library Edition
Palatine Public Library
http://www.palatinelibrary.org/

June 20 10:30 AM

Guide to Overseas Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Schaumburg Township Public Library
http://caggni.shuttlepod.org/

July 9 7:00 PM

Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
http://www.ahml.info/ and go to the events calendar

July 11 1:00 PM

Why You Should Write by Tom Reimer
Northbrook History Museum
http://nsgsil.org