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Family History – Orientation to Research and Collections

Interested in researching your family history? Don't know where to start? Or, have you hit a brick wall and are in need of ideas? Members of the Peoria County Genealogical Society along with library staff are here to help you. Bring your questions and family history information and get one on one help. No reservations…

Free

Local History & Genealogy Orientation at Peoria Library

Peoria Public Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe St., Peoria

The Peoria Public Library is hosting a Local History and Genealogy orientation. The event is 90 minutes. Located on Lower Level 1 of the Main Library, the Local History and Genealogy Room is a vast and growing collection highlighting the history of Peoria, reputed to be the oldest European settlement in Illinois.

Free

Converting Genealogical Events into Stories

Peoria Public Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe St., Peoria

Family History is stories woven together to create a picture of a life. The pile of documents, photos, heirlooms, and the stories you heard can be put together to leave a lasting story of you and your family.  Join us to learn how to use documents accumulated during your research to weave a family story…

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