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Family History Writers

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History
Age Group:
Adults
:

 

This group will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options. 

Email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org for a link to attend virtually.

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

 

This group will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options. 

Email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org for a link to attend virtually.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

The Happy Invention: History & Significance of Picture Postcards

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

The first picture postcards were published for the 1889 Paris Exposition, celebrating the completion of the Eiffel Tower.

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The first picture postcards were published for the 1889 Paris Exposition, celebrating the completion of the Eiffel Tower.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

1960s Songs of the Silver Screen

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

“1960s Songs of the Silver Screen” is a focus is on award-winning films and outstanding performances that Americans turned to during the 1960s, but also later films that paid tribute to a difficult decade in America.

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

“1960s Songs of the Silver Screen” is a focus is on award-winning films and outstanding performances that Americans turned to during the 1960s, but also later films that paid tribute to a difficult decade in America.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Genealogy Lock-In

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History
Age Group:
Adults
:

This program will be held IN-PERSON at the Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center (315 E. Shannon St., behind the library).

Presented in partnership with the Kane County Genealogical Society.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This program will be held IN-PERSON at the Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center (315 E. Shannon St., behind the library).

Presented in partnership with the Kane County Genealogical Society.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Family History Writers

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History
Age Group:
Adults
:

 

This group will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options. 

Email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org for a link to attend virtually.

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

 

This group will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options. 

Email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org for a link to attend virtually.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

City Beautiful: The Plan of Chicago

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, History
Age Group:
Adults
:

The 1909 Plan of Chicago authored by visionaries Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett shaped the city and suburbs for generations of residents and visitors to enjoy.

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The 1909 Plan of Chicago authored by visionaries Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett shaped the city and suburbs for generations of residents and visitors to enjoy.

Disclaimer(s)

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Family History Study Hall

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

This group will meet in-person. 

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This group will meet in-person. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

KCGS Program at Batavia Public Library: The Ancestry Trifecta: Navigating Ancestry, Fold3, & Newspapers (Plus, If They’re Worth The Price)

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Presentation method: Hybrid in-person and virtual. Members will receive Zoom meeting invitation.

Join us for this Kane County Genealogical Society program at the Batavia Public Library.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Presentation method: Hybrid in-person and virtual. Members will receive Zoom meeting invitation.

Join us for this Kane County Genealogical Society program at the Batavia Public Library.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Family History Writers

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History
Age Group:
Adults
:

 

This group will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options. 

Email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org for a link to attend virtually.

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

 

This group will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options. 

Email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org for a link to attend virtually.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.