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This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for a year end review of KCGS, election of officers, and holiday celebrations! This is an in-person meeting only and both members and non-members are welcome. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Writers

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Transform your commute, walks, and waiting time into learning opportunities. Podcasts offer convenient, expert-led genealogical education you can access anywhere.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Study Hall

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

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

Join us for this Kane County Genealogical Society program with presenter Kathy Meade.

All are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Lock-In

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Writers

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Widen your search for birth dates and locations as well as naturalizations from a variety of underutilized resources such as military rosters, consulate applications, voter registrations, cancelled passports, frakturs and much more.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

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

Join us for this Kane County Genealogical Society program with Tina Beaird.

All are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Writers

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
Catherine Lambrecht has been working for several years acquiring and documenting Highland Park's community cookbooks. To date, over 32 Highland Park cookbooks have been found and/or identified.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History Study Hall

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

KCGS Program: Orphan Trains

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

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

Join us for this Kane County Genealogical Society program with Jamie Poorman.

All are welcome to attend.