February’s Genealogy Club Meeting Webinar “Family History Resources at the Library of Congress” Now Online!
Did you miss your local genealogical society meeting this month? Our February Genealogy Club recording is available for you to watch for free, now through Thursday, March 12. This month’s meeting featured Family History Resources at the Library of Congress…
Genealogy Day 2020: All About FamilySearch
It’s time to mark your calendars, and register for Genealogy Day 2020! This year’s theme, All About FamilySearch, will be held on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Genealogy Day is a free, day-long conference open to…
Using Newly Digitized WWII Records To Research Will County Veterans
Next year marks the 75th commemoration of the end of World War II. As we move closer to this anniversary, I have been fielding more questions from patrons about researching World War II ancestors and what local resources are available….
Apply for a Job with the U.S. Census Bureau
The people of Illinois need your help! The U.S. Census Bureau is accepting applications for the next US Federal census in 2020. This year, Fountaindale Public Library is providing an open space for individuals to submit their job applications online…
November’s Genealogy Club Meeting Webinar “Using Newspapers.com” Now Online!
Did you miss your local genealogical society meeting this month? Our November Genealogy Club recording is now available for you to watch for free, through Thursday, December 12. This month’s meeting features Using Newspapers.com with Jennifer Warner. Newspapers.com is a…
Your WWI Veteran Ancestor Never Went To Europe? Find Them Online Now in the VA Master Index!
Just within the past two years, a vast amount of Great War era records have gone online and were made searchable to researchers. This was in no small part due to the need to have more items available to commemorate…