Ongoing Genealogy Drop-in Help
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Nichols Library NaperLaunch Small Meeting Room 1st Tuesday each month 6:30-8:30 p.m. 3rd Thursday each month 3:00-5:00 p.m. 95th Street Library Adult Services Department 2nd Thursday each month 12:30-2:30 p.m. Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, Illinois 60540 95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Naperville, Illinois 60564 630-961-4100
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Online Resources These reliable, genealogy sources are accessible on Naperville Public Library's page. All databases are available from home with your library card number and PIN, except Ancestry Library Edition which is in-library use only. No library card is needed to access these resources within the library.
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Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, Illinois 60540 95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Naperville, Illinois 60564 630-961-4100
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Genealogy Magazines Library visitors may be familiar with the popular Family Tree Magazine that is available for checkout from NPLs periodical collections. It is full of easily digestible research, technology, and archiving help, as well as articles about the latest resources and inspiring discoveries. Now a British genealogy magazine, Who Do You Think You Are, is available in the library's online resource PressReader. Find PressReader in the listings on the 'Online Research & Learning' page here. You can search for the magazine by name. Who Do You Think You Are? magazine is the official companion to the successful BBC TV series of the same name. The Magazine reveals UK celebrities’ pasts, features military and social history, and recounts the stories of UK citizens. National DNA Day April 25th Be prepared to enjoy steep discounts on most DNA Kits on Thursday, April 25th! From the website of the National Human Genome Institute: "National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953. NHGRI began celebrating DNA Day annually on April 25th after the 108th Congress passed concurrent resolutions designating it as DNA Day. The goal of National DNA Day is to offer students, teachers and the public an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the latest advances in genomic research and explore how those advances might impact their lives." Fold3 & Heritage Quest Fold3 has new confederate records. Read more here. If you had relatives with a family farm, you may find their name on a map in U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918. This collection is in the 'Search Maps & Photos' section on Heritage Quest's 'Search' page. Both Fold3 and Heritage Quest are available remotely to NPL cardholders. These resources have the U.S. Census and City Directory Images, as well as search features from Ancestry.com.
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200 W. Jefferson, Naperville In certain geographic areas of Germany, the custom of German farm names has been in existence since about 1000 A.D. In this custom, a farm carried the surname and anyone who inherited that farm assumed that name. Teresa McMillin, CG, an Ancestry.com Expert, explains some of the common pitfalls a searcher may encounter when exploring in one of these areas and how to overcome them.
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130 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg, IL Doors open at 7 p.m. Presented by Paul Milner
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Thursday, April 11, 7:00 p.m. Naperville Municipal Center 400 S. Eagle Street Lower Level Meeting Room B Finding European ancestors is a challenge, but this program covers a method that tries to simplify this daunting search. The program covers tips to find where your ancestors left, where to find the European records and gives tips on translating most records. Lecturer and author, Steve Szabados, has traced ancestors back to 1600’s New England, and 1700’s Poland, Germany, Bohemia, and Slovenia.
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The Fox Valley Genealogical Society Research Study Group is a casual group that has no pre-determined agenda, other than learning new ways to improve genealogy searches, organization, skills, etc. The goal is to discuss a particular topic that we research prior to the meeting. It is an opportunity to research a new area, practice your researching skills, or focus on an area that you haven't looked at in a while. Attendees will be able to brainstorm other suggestions that might prove helpful in your research. Guests are welcome.
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or Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-8 pm 95th St.Library Computer Classroom 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville Learn best practices for scanning, retouching and organizing photographs. This hands-on workshop will introduce scanners for prints, slides, and film, as well as the most up-to-date photo editing tools for repairing and colorizing photographs. Bring a USB drive to save images.
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Lynda.comLynda.com is an online library of instructional videos that can help anyone learn software, technology, creative, and business skills to achieve personal and professional goals. This resource includes many professional tutorials on Adobe photo editing tools and organizing software. In addition you will find lessons on photo archiving practices and photo restoration among Lynda.com courses. Access this resource on NPL's Online Research & Learning page. Requires an NPL barcode and PIN.
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Roots Quest: Inside America's Genealogy Boomby Jackie HoganIn Roots Quest, sociologist Jackie Hogan digs into our current genealogy boom to ask why we are so interested in our family history. She shows how the surging popularity of genealogy is a response to large-scale social changes, and she explores the way our increasingly rootless society fuels the quest for an elemental sense of belonging-for roots.
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Trace your German roots Online: a Complete Guide to German Genealogy Websitesby James M. BeidlerExplore your Germanic heritage from the comfort of your own computer! Trace your German roots online highlights important German resources on popular genealogy websites including Ancestry.com and FamilSearch.org, as well as lesser known resources such asArchion.de. With helpful illustrated step by step instructions, you'll learn how to use each site to its fullest potential for German genealogy, including how to get around language barriers and navigate the various German states that have existed throughout the centuries.
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The Family Tree Guidebook to Europe: Your Essential Guide to Trace Your Genealogy in Europeby Allison DolanYour passport to European research! Chart your research course to find your European ancestors with the beginner-friendly, how-to instruction in this book. This one-of-a-kind collection provides invaluable information about more than 35 countries in a single source. Each of the 14 chapters is devoted to a specific country or region of Europe and includes all the essential records and resources for filling in your family tree.
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My European Family: the First 54,000 Yearsby Karin BojsThe author documents her research into the history of her family, using the science of DNA sequencing to uncover the secrets of her lineage, dating back tens of thousands of years to Europe's earliest peoples.
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The Family Tree: Polish, Czech & Slovak Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Family Tree in Eastern Europeby Lisa A AlzoThis in-depth guide will walk you step-by-step through the exciting-- and challenging-- journey of finding your Polish, Czech, or Slovak roots. You'll learn how to identify immigrant ancestors, find your family's town of origin, locate key genealogical resources, decipher foreign-language records, and untangle the region's complicated history. The book also includes timelines, sample records, resource lists, and sample record request letters to aid your research.
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by Cathi Nelson In this book, professional photo organizers share their eight, doable steps to help you organize, maintain, and most importantly, enjoy your photos. You’ll learn how to tackle the challenges of time and technology, have access to trusted resources when you need a helping hand, and benefit from expert advice.
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How to Archive Family Photos: A Step-by-step Guide to Organize and Share Your Photos Digitallyby Denise May LevenickWhether you have boxes full of tintypes and black-and-white photographs, an ever-growing collection of digital photos, or a combination of the two, this book will help you rescue your images from the depths of hard drives and memory cards (or from the backs of closets) so that you can organize and preserve your family photo collection for future generations.
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This is the 2nd Edition, The 3rd Edition is available through Link-in
This book guides you step-by-step through the entire process of restoring old photographs and repairing new ones using Adobe Photoshop, Picture Window, and now Elements. Nothing is left out, from choosing the right hardware and software and getting the photographs into the computer, to getting the finished photo out of the computer and preserving it for posterity.
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Photo Organizing Practices: Daguerreotypes to Digitalby Maureen A. TaylorDo you have a pile of old family photographs collection dust that you don't know what to do with? Do you want to preserve the pictures in an organized manner, but don't know how? Maureen Taylor, "The Photo Detective" and author of Preserving Your Family Photographs and Family Photo Detective explains the process of organizing and storing your photos.
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