Chicago & Cook County Genealogy

Join us Tuesday, August 27 at 2 PM for a class on Chicago & Cook County Genealogy Records. Find your Chicago ancestors with us!

Register online or call the Reference Desk at 847-729-7500.

Helpful Books for Polish Genealogy

If you're looking for more Polish genealogy guidance, here are some recommended books that can help with your research.

Going Home: A Guide to Polish-American Family History Research

Polish Roots

Polish Surnames: Origins & Meanings

Following the Paper Trail: A Multilingual Translation Guide

In Their Words: A Genealogist's Translation Guide to Polish, German, Latin, and Russian Documents

A Translation Guide to 19th-Century Polish-Language Civil-Registration Documents

Polish Customs, Traditions and Folklore

Forgotten Doors: The Other Ports of Entry to the United States

Polish Genealogy: 4 Steps to Success

Where do you start your research of your Polish Ancestors? Finding your Polish ancestors is a challenge. Join us this Saturday at 1 PM for Steve Szabados' presentation which will simplify the confusing elements of Polish research.

We'll cover logical steps on searching and translating Polish documents as well as what to do about border changes that confuse us on where our ancestors were born. . This material will jump start your research and help you enjoy your Polish Heritage.

This presentation is presented in partnership with the North Suburban Genealogical Society.