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Getting Started with Genealogy Research
2025-06-26 13:00:00 2025-06-26 14:00:00 America/Chicago Getting Started with Genealogy Research Interested in your ancestry or finding information on bygone family members? This class introduces all the library has to offer to help you search for your roots. Skokie Public Library - Business and Community Center

Thursday, June 26
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-26 13:00:00 2025-06-26 14:00:00 America/Chicago Getting Started with Genealogy Research Interested in your ancestry or finding information on bygone family members? This class introduces all the library has to offer to help you search for your roots. Skokie Public Library - Business and Community Center

Skokie Public Library

Business and Community Center

Interested in your ancestry or finding information on bygone family members? This class introduces all the library has to offer to help you search for your roots.

We will go over basics of Ancestry.com, HeritageHub for obituaries, and other online tools that can help you connect with your family. Learn tips, tricks, and best practices.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

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