Name: Emigration & Immigration
Start: 2026-07-30T19:00
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Location: Main Library

Emigration & Immigration

The Story of Your Immigrant Ancestors

2026-07-30 19:00:00 2026-07-30 20:00:00 America/Chicago Emigration & Immigration Your immigrant ancestors are the foundation of your roots in the U.S. Jacquie Schattner, a CAGGNI speaker, highlights how to find emigration, immigration and naturalization records. R Main Library - Lake Room

Thursday, July 30
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-30 19:00:00 2026-07-30 20:00:00 America/Chicago Emigration & Immigration Your immigrant ancestors are the foundation of your roots in the U.S. Jacquie Schattner, a CAGGNI speaker, highlights how to find emigration, immigration and naturalization records. R Main Library - Lake Room

Main Library

Lake Room

Your immigrant ancestors are the foundation of your roots in the U.S. Jacquie Schattner, a CAGGNI speaker, highlights how to find emigration, immigration and naturalization records. R

Learn the interesting details of your ancestors‘ journey to their new life here. List of more than 30 websites and other resources included.

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy | Adult |

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Rise & Read Morning Book Discussion - The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lake Room

Registration and book pickup begins May 12. A life-affirming debut about a zany case of mistaken identity that allows a lonely old man one last chance to be part of a family. R

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Cooking 101: Molten Lava Cake - Grades 6-8

Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Youth Activity Room

Receive a recipe card case at your first Cooking 101 program and a new recipe card at each future program to recreate treats on your own. R

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Watercolor Workshop: Prehistoric Landscape - Ages 14 and older

Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Room

This summer is all about dinosaurs. Join local teaching artist Audrey Ra at this step-by-step workshop to paint a prehistoric watercolor landscape. Supplies provided. Beginners welcome. R

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Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments

Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Study Room F

Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R

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Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments

Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Study Room F

Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R

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Office Hours w/ State Representative Mary Beth Canty's Staff - A visit from your state representative's office

Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lobby

A representative is present to engage with the community, share important information relevant to residents and welcome your insights on both local and national issues.

Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments

Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Study Room F

Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R

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Dinosaur Dig - Grades K-3

Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Lake Cook Room

Hone your paleontologist skills by digging for dinosaur bones. Dress to get messy. R

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Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments

Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Study Room F

Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R

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Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Study Room F

Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R

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Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments

Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Study Room F

Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R

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Intermediate Excel

Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Training Lab

Create charts, tables, graphs, and conditional formatting using Sparklines. Intended for those with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. R

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What is Your Legacy?

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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End-of-life expert Dr. Kimberly Rich explores the purpose, practice and impact of legacy work. R

Night Owls - Ages 3-7 with a caregiver

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Youth Activity Room

Not quite ready for bed? Relax with stories, songs and literacy activities. TR

Maker in Residence: Print Making - Ages 14 and older

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Lake Room

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The Cereal Lab: R&D - Grades 9-12

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Room

Using the supplies provided make your own signature cereal dish. R

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Emigration & Immigration

The Story of Your Immigrant Ancestors

Thursday, July 307:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

Main Library

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Thursday, July 30
7:00pm - 8:00pm