Northwest Suburbs August 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 August 9, and September 14, at 3-4:30 PM, the Indian Trails Library, Wheeling has a genealogy question and answer session with the librarian. Due to their 2016 remodeling, starting in May, the meetings will be held at 70 W Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove.  The Palatine Public Library holds a group Thursday evenings at 7:00 on August 4 and September 1. The Bloomingdale Public Library has a similar group on the fourth Thursdays of the month at 6:30 PM. Check the library websites for more details.

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

August 9 10:30 AM

Tips and Tricks for using Familysearch by Dan Niemiec

Schaumburg Township District Library, Schaumburg

https://genealogywithtony.wordpress.com/2013-programs/

August 11 7:00 PM

Beginning Genealogy by Jacquie Schattner

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

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

August 15 1:00 PM

Finding Daddy by Susan Morrison Garland

Northbrook History Museum

http://nsgsil.org

August 15 7:00 PM

Finding Your Roots in Naturalization Records by Steve Szabados

Palatine Public Library

http://www.palatinelibrary.org/

August 17 by appointment

Swedish Genealogy Research Help by Kathy Meade

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

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

August 19 9:30 PM

Finding Your Ancestors Online

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

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

August 20 10:30 AM

Creating Your Family Newsletter by Janis Minor Forte

Schaumburg Township Public Library

http://caggni.shuttlepod.org/

August 27 10:00 AM

Tapping the Power of Familysearch by Maureen Brady

Arlington Heights Senior Center

http://www.nwsgenealogy.org/

September 7 1:00 PM

Genealogist’s Guide to Digitalized Books by Susan Mayer

Arlington Heights Memorial Library

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

September 8 7:00 PM

Central Europe is Easy–Merci Napoleon! by Jacquie Schattner

Naperville Municipal Center

http://www.ilfvgs.org

 September 10 1:00 PM

How Do I Use My DNA in My Genealogy Research by Caron Primas Brennan

Northbrook History Museum

http://nsgsil.org