Please note: This event is on Oct 18, the 3rd Saturday of October - not on the normal 2nd Saturday. The first program starts at 11 am. The second program starts at the normal 1 pm.
Family History Month Celebration
Two genealogy presentations on one special day.
These programs are hosted and co-sponsored with the Glenview Public Library. You can join one or both. Note: you must register for each program separately.
Saturday, October 18
11 am Comparing the Big Four:
Ancestry, FamilySearch, FindMyPast, and MyHeritage
presented by: Caron Primas Brennan
Everyone has heard of Ancestry, but there are some other big databases for genealogy research. They all share search capabilities as well as have their own unique merits. Learn “the good, the bad and the ugly” about the Big Four – Ancestry, FamilySearch, FindMyPast and MyHeritage. Learning about these databases will help you target your research. All of them have Library editions (free access) in addition to their subscriptions.

This presentation is hosted and cosponsored by the Glenview Public library. Presented in partnership with the Glenview Public Library. Please register for either at the Library event page:
In Person. Please register Here.
or by Zoom. Please register Here for the Link.

At Noon: Light refreshments will be available along with the opportunity to socialize and speak with fellow genealogists.

1 pm "Planning for Your Win: Breaking the Brick Wall"
presented by: Katharine Andrew
Breaking down a genealogical brick wall requires a plan. Katharine Andrew explains what the next steps are in your journey and how you can construct a comprehensive research plan to achieve your goals. Presented in partnership with the North Suburban Genealogical Society.
This presentation is hosted and cosponsored by the Glenview Public library. Presented in partnership with the Glenview Public Library. Please register for either at the Library event page:
In Person. Please register Here.
or by Zoom. Please register Here for the Link.