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Event flyer for "DNA #2: What Do I Do with It Now that I Have It?" program. Details in page.

(Virtual) DNA #2: What Do I Do with It Now that I Have It?

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

How can you best understand and utilize your genealogy DNA results? Cover how to transfer raw DNA results, link test results, investigate matches, organize shared matches in a spreadsheet, and make use of Quick & Dirty trees.

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Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Description:

How can you best understand and utilize your genealogy DNA results? Cover how to transfer raw DNA results, link test results, investigate matches, organize shared matches in a spreadsheet, and make use of Quick & Dirty trees.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Event flyer for "Plainfield and Will County During the Civil War" program. Details in page.

Plainfield and Will County During the Civil War

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Dennis Doyle examines important individuals who lived in the Plainfield area and how they provided support during the Civil War.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

Dennis Doyle examines important individuals who lived in the Plainfield area and how they provided support during the Civil War.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Flyer for "Military Genealogy" program. Details in page.

Military Genealogy from the American Revolution to Today

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a whole host of new military genealogy resources. Librarian Tina shows you where to look and what types of new and traditional records are available for tracing your ancestor's military service.

Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Description:

We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a whole host of new military genealogy resources. Librarian Tina shows you where to look and what types of new and traditional records are available for tracing your ancestor's military service.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Flyer for "The Amazing True Story of Smoky The War Dog" program. Details in page.

The Amazing True Story of Smoky The War Dog

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Speaker, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Discovered in the jungles of New Guinea during WWII, Smoky became a beloved mascot, the world’s first recorded therapy dog, and the most decorated canine of the war.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Plainfield Area Public Library
Room: Upper Level Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Speaker, Special Event
Registration Required
Description:

Discovered in the jungles of New Guinea during WWII, Smoky became a beloved mascot, the world’s first recorded therapy dog, and the most decorated canine of the war.