All PCGS Monthly Meetings are free and open to the Public
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Photograph Restoration and Preservation
Peoria Public Library North Branch 3001 West Grand Parkway, Peoria, IL, United StatesWondering how to preserve or rescue some of your old photographs? Join us for an evening with Ava Kamm, owner of Peoria Camera Shop, for plenty of tips and tricks. Ava will also inform participants of how her shop can assist in those efforts using their sophisticated equipment and expertise. Ava will be joining us…
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History of Springdale Cemetery
Peoria Public Library North Branch 3001 West Grand Parkway, Peoria, IL, United StatesJoin us for a unique evening of discussion and drama as we learn about the history of Peoria's Springdale Cemetery. General Manager Aaron Comte will join us to discuss the cemetery's available resources to help you narrow down your research. Local storyteller and leader of Springdale's guided tours, Brian Fox Ellis, will put the theatrical…
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Converting Genealogical Events into Stories
Peoria Public Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe St., Peoria, IL, United StatesFamily 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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Genealogy WebinarPalooza
Join the Local History/Genealogy Department in celebrating Family History Month with WEBINARPALOOZA! Peoria Public Library is partnering with the Genealogy Network of Texas to bring this full day of family history research education via webinar format to Illinois! Two options to join in the fun: In-person or on Zoom. Drop in or come for the…
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Local History & Genealogy Orientation at Peoria Library
Peoria Public Main Library 107 N.E. Monroe St., Peoria, IL, United StatesThe 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.
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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…
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Peoria Public Library Resources
Peoria Public Library North Branch 3001 West Grand Parkway, Peoria, IL, United Statesby Sue Kaufman
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All PCGS Monthly Meetings are free and open to the Public
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