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Holiday Open House at the Genealogy & Local History Library

Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, IL, United States

Come to the Genealogy & Local History Library Holiday Open House on December 2 from 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. to enjoy the decorations, have a cookie in front of the fireplace, and create crafts to take home!

Mobile Memory Lab

Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, IL, United States

The Illinois Heartland Library System’s new Mobile Memory Lab project aims to engage the public to share our rich local history beyond county and state borders. The Mobile Memory Lab partners with libraries across the IHLS service area to host Digitization Days. The Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library has the distinct honor of being […]

Event Series Branching Out Genealogy Class

Branching Out Genealogy Class

Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, IL, United States

The Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library offers Branching Out classes at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State Street, Alton. Branching Out classes take place from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we […]

Event Series Branching Out Genealogy Class

Branching Out Genealogy Class

Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, IL, United States

The Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library offers Branching Out classes at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State Street, Alton. Branching Out classes take place from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we […]

DAR “Friendraiser” Open House

Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, IL, United States

The Ninian Edwards Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Genealogy & Local History Library invite you to our annual DAR Open House. We will have experienced researchers available to guide you through the DAR application process. Don’t think you have a soldier in your family? There’s also […]

Film Flashback Friday

Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, IL, United States

What were we watching fifty years ago at the Starlight Drive-In, Grand Theater, and Alton Ciné? Hayner Library’s Film Flashback Fridays program will answer that question as we watch some of the best movies of 1973. A short introduction will precede each film. In November, we will watch Walt Disney’s Robin Hood. Seating is limited. […]

Event Series Branching Out Genealogy Class

Branching Out Genealogy Class

Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, IL, United States

The Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library offers Branching Out classes at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State Street, Alton. Branching Out classes take place from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we […]

Smart Phone Class

Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, IL, United States

Back by popular demand, The Hayner Public Library District is offering computer classes! Classes will be held twice a month, covering topics from basic computer skills to using the internet and smart phones. Whether you have no computer experience or just need a refresher, feel free to join us for these introductory classes. Laptops will […]

Event Series Branching Out Genealogy Class

Branching Out Genealogy Class

Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, IL, United States

The Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library offers Branching Out classes at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State Street, Alton. Branching Out classes take place from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we […]

Event Series Computer Classes

Computer Classes- Computer Basics

Genealogy & Local History Library 401 State Street, Alton, IL, United States

Back by popular demand, Hayner Library is once again offering computer classes! Classes will be held twice a month, covering topics from basic skills to using social media platforms such as Facebook and Pinterest. Whether you have no computer experience or just need a refresher, feel free to join us for these introductory classes! This […]