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Text: The Underground Railroad in Metamora

The Underground Railroad in Metamora

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History, Movies
Age Group:
Everyone

Attend the premiere of a new documentary!

The involvement of Metamora and its surrounding community in the Underground Railroad is a significant, yet largely unknown, aspect of Central Illinois history.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History, Movies
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Attend the premiere of a new documentary!

The involvement of Metamora and its surrounding community in the Underground Railroad is a significant, yet largely unknown, aspect of Central Illinois history.

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This is not a library-sponsored program.

This program is presented in cooperation with one of our community partners.  Please contact the presenting group or organization if you have questions regarding this program.

 

A large tree with a network of exposed roots. Text: Digging Deeper Into Your Roots; Unlock the secrets of your family history.

Digging Deeper Into Your Roots: Genealogy on the Go!

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (GH) at Germantown Hills
Program Type:
Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History
Age Group:
Adults
Digging Deeper Into Your Roots:

Discover the fascinating world of genealogy on a captivating journey back in time. Learn the techniques and resources needed to uncover your ancestry, from deciphering documents to...

Genealogy on the Go!

Genealogy research used to require travel, microfilm readers, and hours spent in libraries — today, much of it can be done online.  But sometimes, the best discoveries still happen "in the field."

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Registration will close on June 27, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Germantown Hills
Room: Meeting Room (GH)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational Programming, Genealogy & Local History
Registration requested
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Digging Deeper Into Your Roots

Discover the fascinating world of genealogy on a captivating journey back in time. Learn the techniques and resources needed to uncover your ancestry, from deciphering documents to navigating online databases.  Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your methods, Digging Deeper is a roadmap to confidently trace your lineage, understand historical contexts, and preserve your family legacy for future generations.  Connect with your past in a meaningful way!

 

Genealogy on the Go!

Genealogy research used to require travel, microfilm readers, and hours spent in libraries — today, much of it can be done online.  But sometimes, the best discoveries still happen "in the field."

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Registration is requested for this program.

Registering guarantees your space, should capacity become an issue.  It also allows us to adequately prepare materials for all attendees.  Finally, it gives our staff the ability to contact you in the event of any last-minute schedule changes.