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Main Street, Illinois

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
Around Town, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Take a memorable and fun-filled tour of Illinois small towns' charms, traditions, and personalities. Led by John Lynn, who has photographed all 2,400 of them.

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

Take a memorable and fun-filled tour of Illinois small towns' charms, traditions, and personalities. Led by John Lynn, who has photographed all 2,400 of them.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chicago True Stories of the 1920s

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the dazzling 1920s—an era bursting with surprises, sequins, and scandal.

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

Step into the dazzling 1920s—an era bursting with surprises, sequins, and scandal.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Unlocking The Secrets of Your Family Tree

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

Discover the foundation and methodology behind successful genealogy research and how to start tracing your family history using documents and keepsakes you already have in your attic and around your house. 

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

Discover the foundation and methodology behind successful genealogy research and how to start tracing your family history using documents and keepsakes you already have in your attic and around your house. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

(Virtual) Freshwater Freedom Seekers

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

When most think of the Underground Railroad, images of secret forest paths come to mind—but many freedom seekers escaped by boat. Historian Dr.

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

When most think of the Underground Railroad, images of secret forest paths come to mind—but many freedom seekers escaped by boat. Historian Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cyber Sleuthing Your Family Tree

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Upper Level Program Room at Plainfield Area Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use subscription databases with free genealogy websites to trace your family tree. Plus, find out what's new in the online genealogy community. 

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

Learn how to use subscription databases with free genealogy websites to trace your family tree. Plus, find out what's new in the online genealogy community.