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Genealogy in the Afternoon

2023-06-15 13:00:00 2023-06-15 16:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy in the Afternoon Do you need a few quiet hours to work on your family tree? Are you looking for help breaking down a brick wall? Stop by the Library on Thursday afternoon for Genealogy in the Afternoon. St. Charles Public Library - Computer Lab

Thursday, June 15
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-15 13:00:00 2023-06-15 16:00:00 America/Chicago Genealogy in the Afternoon Do you need a few quiet hours to work on your family tree? Are you looking for help breaking down a brick wall? Stop by the Library on Thursday afternoon for Genealogy in the Afternoon. St. Charles Public Library - Computer Lab

Do you need a few quiet hours to work on your family tree? Are you looking for help breaking down a brick wall? Stop by the Library on Thursday afternoon for Genealogy in the Afternoon.

Use the time to search the Library’s databases in our Computer Lab or look through the Library’s vast collection of research materials. Our Genealogy Librarian and Program Coordinator will be there to answer questions or guide you in the right direction. Stay for a few minutes or a few hours. REGISTER or DROP IN

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St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
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St. Charles Public Library
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MON-THU 9 A.M.-9 P.M.
FRI 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
SAT 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUN 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
 

 
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One South 6th Avenue
St. Charles
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630-584-0076 x1
About the branch

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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