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Sharing the Stories of Your Ancestors
2018-06-19 19:00:00 2018-06-19 20:30:00 America/Chicago Sharing the Stories of Your Ancestors Once you've collected wonderful stories and photos of your ancestors, how do you share them with your family? Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

Tuesday, June 19
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2018-06-19 19:00:00 2018-06-19 20:30:00 America/Chicago Sharing the Stories of Your Ancestors Once you've collected wonderful stories and photos of your ancestors, how do you share them with your family? Wilmette Public Library - Auditorium

Once you've collected wonderful stories and photos of your ancestors, how do you share them with your family?

Family historian and WPL staff member EvaAnne Johnson will discuss ideas for sharing your family history in engaging ways. We will explore both online methods, such as blogging, Twile, StoryCorps, and social media, as well as non-digital tools for sharing your stories. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

TAGS: | Genealogy |

Wilmette Public Library
Phone: 847-256-5025
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building. 

From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.

From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. 


Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.

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