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Looking for European Roots

with Caron Brennan
2025-09-16 19:00:00 2025-09-16 20:00:00 America/Chicago Looking for European Roots If you are ready to "cross the pond" in your research, this presentation will provide ideas of where to find records for European records online.  St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Tuesday, September 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-16 19:00:00 2025-09-16 20:00:00 America/Chicago Looking for European Roots If you are ready to "cross the pond" in your research, this presentation will provide ideas of where to find records for European records online.  St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

If you are ready to "cross the pond" in your research, this presentation will provide ideas of where to find records for European records online. 

Presented by Caron Brennan, this presentation will include resources at the well-known sites like FamilySearch and Find My Past, and lesser-known sites. 

Caron loves history, biography, puzzles, and a good mystery, which makes her perfectly suited to genealogy research!  She belongs to several local and regional genealogy groups as well as being a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild, and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Caron teaches at the Newberry Library in Chicago and local libraries and genealogical societies for over ten years with consistently excellent feedback.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | genealogy | europe |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
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The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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Galaxy Baby Sensory Bag (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Sep 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
Homeschool Resource Fair (Families)
Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Welcome Homeschool families! Join the Library to learn about clubs and organizations that are available to help you meet your curriculum goals.
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Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Classic Movies at the Library - Funny Face (1957)
Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
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Making It! (Grades 9-12) - Beaded Wall Hangings
Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Loft
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Family Book Tasting (Families)
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Stop by for a snack and a quick “taste” of the featured book as our Librarian reads aloud the first few chapters. If you like it, make sure to take home a copy to continue the reading fun at home!
Yarn Tales Book & Craft Club - Real Men Knit by K.M. Jackson
Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bisbee Conference Room
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Twin Leaf Tales (Families)
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Woodland Wonders (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Let's celebrate Fall with our forest animal friends! Come to the Library and participate anytime during the program. Do some animal-themed activities created just for little ones 5 and under.
Beaded Huichol Art - Craft of the Month
Fri, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Apple Day at the Farm (Grades 6-12)
Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Baker Community Center - STC Underground
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Music & Movement: A Sensory Seeking Storytime (Families)
Fri, Sep 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Music and Movement Storytime is a highly active Storytime featuring instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, and dance for children of all ages.
Full Moon Fun (Families)
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Attention all space enthusiasts! Come celebrate the upcoming full moon with a moon themed scavenger hunt and an opportunity to create NASA's next HERA campaign mission patch!
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Genealogy Research at the Library - Mornings
Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Computer Lab
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Vinyl Listening Party (Grades 9-12) - Pop
Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
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We Love Platypuses! (Grades K-5)
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
Computer Basics 101 - Computer Instruction
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
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Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Carnegie Community Room
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Art Club: Watercolor Spirals (Grades K-5)
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Drop in and design a cool spiral using markers and practice blending colors using watercolor paints in this independent program just for kids. Let's create beautiful art together!
STC Creative 5-Min Make - Pressed Flower Sun Catcher
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez
Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Sep 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
Beaded Huichol Art - Craft of the Month
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Create an ornamental hanging piece inspired by Huichol Art style
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Stories at the Nature Center (Families)
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
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Huntley Community Room
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Wed, Sep 10, 1:17pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
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LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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Library Board Meeting
Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
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Lobby
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Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Miller Haase Community Room
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Huntley Community Room
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Pretend Nail Salon (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver)
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Friday Family Fun - Marble Run (Families)
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St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Sep 13, 9:15am - 12:15pm
Huntley Community Room
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STC Creative 5-Min Make - Pressed Flower Sun Catcher
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
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Helen Gale Story Room
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Huntley Community Room
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
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Miller Haase Community Room
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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Beaded Huichol Art - Craft of the Month
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Create an ornamental hanging piece inspired by Huichol Art style
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
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Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
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Looking for European Roots - with Caron Brennan
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
If you are ready to "cross the pond" in your research, this presentation will provide ideas of where to find records for European records online. 
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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
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Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Cancelled
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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Board Game Night
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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