DAR “FRIEND-RAISER” Open House
Genealogy help for family historians, with guides on hand to explain DAR and Patriotic Service options.
FreeGenealogy open house
Upcoming at Genealogy & Local History Library
6 upcoming events · checked every morning
SaturdayNov 7 · 1 event
MondayNov 9 · 1 event
A Cause Sprinkled with Blood: The Life of Owen Lovejoy; Abolitionist, Pastor and Congressman with Rev. Owen Bryant Lovejoy and Rev. Elijah Patrick Lovejoy
A reader's theater piece for Lovejoy Day, presented by descendants of abolitionist Owen Lovejoy.
Reader's theater
ThursdayNov 12 · 1 event
Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes
A genealogy class on military records for people researching their family history.
Genealogy research classes
ThursdayNov 19 · 1 event
Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes
Family-history talk for anyone tracing their roots, with stories, photos and projects shared by the group.
Genealogy research class
ThursdayDec 10 · 1 event
Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes
Adult genealogy classes on cemetery, military and newspaper records, plus monthly discussion groups.
Genealogy class
ThursdayDec 17 · 1 event
Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes
Genealogy discussion group where family historians share stories, photos and projects by the fireplace.
Genealogy research class
Past events here 7
Poe and Irving – An Evening of Recitations with Anne Williams
Dramatic literary recitationAges 13+
The Underground Railroad in the Alton Area with Charlotte E. Johnson
Local history talk
Alton Area Landmarks Association Building Tour with Eric Shultis
Local history talk
Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes
Genealogy class
Haunted Hayner – History & Hauntings
Ghost history talk and hunt
Branching Out 2026 Genealogy Classes
Genealogy class series