Name: Genealogy Interest Group Meeting
Start: 2024-09-23T19:00
End: 2024-09-23T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

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Genealogy Interest Group Meeting

2024-09-23 19:00:00 2024-09-23 20:30:00 America/Chicago Genealogy Interest Group Meeting Join this informal group in a collaborative setting to explore library databases, research your family tree and connect with other enthusiasts and skilled staff. R Main Library - Training Lab

Monday, September 23
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-23 19:00:00 2024-09-23 20:30:00 America/Chicago Genealogy Interest Group Meeting Join this informal group in a collaborative setting to explore library databases, research your family tree and connect with other enthusiasts and skilled staff. R Main Library - Training Lab

Main Library

Training Lab

Join this informal group in a collaborative setting to explore library databases, research your family tree and connect with other enthusiasts and skilled staff. R

Suitable for beginners and experienced researchers alike.

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy | Adult |

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Mon, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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Personalized Drink Glass - Ages 12 and older

Mon, Feb 16, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

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Tue, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Chess Club - Grades K-3

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Mon, Feb 16	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 17	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 18	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 19	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 20	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Feb 21	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 22	12:00PM to 5:00PM

Genealogy Interest Group Meeting

Monday, September 237:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library

Main Library

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