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Genealogy & Local History
It's All Relative
News and tips about genealogy and local history.
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Genealogy is back on TV! Posted by mmulholl on 02/01/12
Nothing to do on Friday nights? Starting Friday, February 3, NBC will again broadcast the popular genealogy program "Who Do You Think You Are?" Season 3 will start with Martin Sheen as he discovers his European ancestors. Check out the NBC website for more info! |
Shackley Room Collections
The Kathrine Shackley Room for Local History and Genealogy is located on the second level of the Library.
The genealogy collection includes books, periodicals, newspapers, maps, and several databases to help you with your family history research.
The local history collection includes local church records, various Arlington High School yearbooks, and information on the subdivisions, people, places and events of Arlington Heights.
Special Collections
The following resource is available for use only in the Library.
Clio – Digital Genealogy Books and County Histories from several Midwest and Eastern states. Available in the Shackley Room as well as on selected computers in the Library.
Web Sites
Our custom search box searches a combination of reliable web sites for genealogy information.
We are happy to provide links to several reliable web sites which provide helpful genealogy information.
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Cyndi's List
One of the most popular genealogy web sites. Links to thousands of useful resources, categorized by subject. -
Family History Library Catalog
The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is a designated branch of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, which allows patrons to place a request for microfilm from their collection. For details on placing requests, please contact the Magazines & Newspapers Desk, 847-506-2641. -
Illinois State Archives
Depository of public records of Illinois State and regional archives with searchable databases for vital, land and military records. -
Northwest Suburban Council of Genealogists
Local organization offering education and programs in family history research.
Databases
We provide access to several premium genealogy databases and local history databases. Some are available only in the Library. All others may be used from outside the Library through Remote Access Service.
Staff To Help You
Genealogy volunteers and library staff are available to help you.
You can also schedule an appointment with the Local History/Genealogy Librarian, Michael Mulholland, by calling 847-870-3643 or completing our online form.
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03/08/2012 - 7:30pm
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03/26/2012 - 7:00pm
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04/12/2012 - 7:30pm
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04/21/2012 - 10:00am
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04/21/2012 - 12:00pm
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04/21/2012 - 2:00pm
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Have you ever wanted to:
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discover your family history? - start your own business?
- get detailed medical information?
Set up an appointment with an Information Specialist and we'll help you get started.
