Genealogy & Local History
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Beginner's Genealogy -- Extra Class added! Posted by mmulholl on 05/16/12
There is always an opportunity to get started with your family research. An EXTRA beginner's class has been added on Monday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Register on our webpage or call 847-392-0100. Start tracing your family now! We'll show you how! |
Shackley Room Collections
The Kathrine Shackley Room for Local History and Genealogy, on the second level of the Library, includes:
The Genealogy Collection
- Books, periodicals, newspapers, maps, and several databases
- An extensive microfilm collection
The Local History Collection
- Local church records
- Various Arlington High School yearbooks
- 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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06/09/2012 - 10:00am
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06/09/2012 - 1:00pm
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06/11/2012 - 10:00am
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06/14/2012 - 7:30pm
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07/12/2012 - 7:30pm
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08/09/2012 - 7:30pm
Schedule an appointment to get help with these interests and more:
- downloading eBooks
- researching genealogy
- starting your own business
- finding a job
