Genealogy Drop-in Help Online via Zoom! Get started on a genealogy project, or utilize help on a family history challenge. Contact smcquaid@naperville-lib.org to make an appointment. Online Resources These databases and more are available remotely with an NPL card number & PIN. At the library all resources are available without a card when devices are connected to our WiFi network. We are a Family Search Affiliate Library, connect to our WiFi to access restricted records.
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Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, Illinois 60540 95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Naperville, Illinois 60564 Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S. Naper Blvd. Naperville, Illinois 60565 630-961-4100
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National Archives and Records Administration Online Aids NARA has a variety of instructional content online. Sign up for their History Hub and find answers and/or ask questions in their Genealogy section. On the Resources for Genealogists page, access videos and handouts from "Beginning Family History Workshops" and webinars from past Family History Fairs. NARA also has, Virtual Programs and Exhibits, including Rightfully Hers, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment. In-depth articles for genealogy topics provide resource guidance. For example, the "Pre-Civil War" section has articles for the best practices for using Revolutionary War and War of 1812 records. Topics are indexed here. The Indian Prairie Public Library is presenting the webinar "Finding What You Need at the National Archives Part 2, Using NARA Finding Aids" on August 27th, 1-3 p.m. Register here. Ancestry Library Edition Available at Home through August 31 Other Resources A site with a wealth of stories highlighting Irish heritage, and ways to connect with Irish relatives: Ireland Reaching Out
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by Jacquie Schattner Wednesday, August 5, 2-3 p.m. Presented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library Register for this Zoom webinar here Presented by Glenview Public Library & North Suburban Genealogical Society Saturday, August 8, 1 p.m. Like using negative space in art, the successful identification of women is often accomplished by using the records of friends and family. A case study demonstrates how to successful use this technique. Register here Fountaindale Public Library Virtual Genealogy Club Wednesday August 12, 11-12 p.m. Do you feel like something is missing in your research? This lecture could help! A link and handout for the program will be emailed to attendees one day before the program. We all have gaps in our family research. Suz Bates will share a tried and true method for finding holes in your research while simultaneously gleaning hints for the next step in filling those holes. Register here Presented by Arlington Heights Memorial Library Tuesday, August 18, 6-7 p.m. A vast number of immigrants came to America from Eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Border changes, language differences, political considerations, and exotic-sounding surnames often complicate the search for Austrian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Rusyn, Slovak, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European ancestors. Traditional methods and online resources for tracking ancestors both in the U.S. and the old country will be discussed, as well as techniques for overcoming some of the most common obstacles and problems faced during the research process. Presented by Lisa Alzo. Register here Presented by Plainfield Public Library Monday, August 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Many of us have used Facebook to find distant cousins and former high school friends. When it comes to Genealogy, lots of social media sites are popping up to help make searching for ancestors’ fun. Join Tina Beaird for a fun session on how to use sites like Pinterest, Flickr, History Pin and more to find, identify and share ancestors. Register here
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Discusses how to start family history research using traditional paper records, online databases, and social networks, and provides tips for establishing an effective research strategy and efficient search techniques.
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With the help of genealogists, historians, and researchers, stars travel the world to trace their family roots through history.
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Dr. Gates uses genealogy and DNA science to trace the ancestry of celebrities
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Follows the lives of two eccentric metal detectorists, who venture through open fields in hopes of unearthing the fortune of a lifetime. This is a beautifully made series that celebrates the hunt for history.
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Two young men from different parts of America meet in Ireland and discover that they are cousins and descendants of the last King of the Blasket Islands.
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Naperville: A Brief Historyby Bryan J OggThe settlers who followed the Napers to the DuPage River had to endure the hardships of felling trees and plowing prairies to make a place to call home. The campuses of the Research and Technology corridor might seem far removed from the travails of those early years, but both are part of the same community. That shared tradition holds surprises such as the location of the Stenger Brewery or the legacy of Peter Kroehler, furniture tycoon, mayor and philanthropist. Bryan Ogg takes stock of the people and events that shaped Naperville from its founding through its current state.
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Black Roots: A Beginner's Guide to Tracing the African American Family Treeby Tony BurroughsA complete guide to African-American genealogy provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions on how to trace the history of one's family, discussing the different types of records and documents available, where to find them, how to analyze them for key information, and how to organize them.
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Adobe Photoshop Restoration & Retouchingby Katrin EismannShowcases the tools and techniques required to digitally restore antique images, retouch portraits, and repair faded and damaged photographs using Adobe Photoshop.
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The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogyby Blaine T BettingerRevised and updated, this easy-to-understand one-stop resource on genetic genealogy for family histories walks you through the benefits of DNA testing, which is the most cutting-edge tool available to discover the answers to your family history mysteries.
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First Peoples in a New World: Colonizing Ice Age Americaby David J. MeltzerA natural storyteller, David Meltzer gives us a vivid picture of both the colonizing bands of humans who moved into the Americas and the researchers who followed their footsteps from Alaska to Chile. This is an insider's account, told with a keen eye and sense of humor.
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Looks at new archaeological discoveries and genetic research of the first human inhabitants of the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe.
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