Our 1st Thursday evenings are for Genealogy Seekers! Join these monthly Zoom offerings for LIVE genealogy presentations on a wide variety of topics. There is something for all ability levels and family history experience – newcomers are encouraged and very much wanted! All sessions begin at 7:00 pm.
Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link and handout.
FEBRUARY -
Your House Has a Story: Researching the History of Your House
Is your house built before about 1945? If so, you might want to get involved in the House Histories project underway in Elburn! It's a joint project from Elburn's Ad Hoc Historical Committee and the library's Heritage Center.
Julia’s presentation covers local history resources and government documents that homeowners can use to determine house architectural style, date of construction, and previous owners. We look at building journals, local newspapers, real estate ads, city directories, maps, Ancestry database, etc., and possibly even an architect. This evening is specially tailored to Kane County and Elburn resources specifically. If you’re part of the House Histories effort then don’t miss this event! For more information on the House Histories or to get involved call Laura at the Heritage Center, (630) 365-2244 x 172.
A $5.00 Non-Resident Fee is required for this program.
Non-Residents must register in person.
A Non-Resident is defined as any patron who does not hold a library card with any library.