Would you like to try to find out a little more about your family’s genealogy, or have you begun to research your family tree and hit a wall? Join us for a virtual program discussing some essential tips and tricks to learn more about your family history. Genealogist Amber Lowery joins us form Peoria Public Library’s Local History department to help us learn new ways to learn about our families and where we come from. She also gives some great ideas about how to keep this information safe and easily accessible.
FDL cardholders can access HeritageQuest Online, which combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular ProQuest Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content, including city directories, military and immigration records, and more.
During the COVID-19 crisis, FDL cardholders have temporary remote access to Ancestry Library Edition, courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry. FDL cardholders may request the password by email (reference@fondulaclibrary.org) or by chat during scheduled chat hours. Please provide your full name and FDL card number with your request to received additional instructions and the password.