Sandwich Public Library District

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  • About Us
    • General
      • Mission & Strategic Plan
      • Hours & Contact Information
      • News
      • Meet the Staff
      • History of the Library
      • Employment
      • Friends of the Library
      • Sponsors
    • Ordinances & Policies
      • Library Ordinances & Policies
      • FOIA
    • Board of Trustees
      • Minutes & Agendas
      • Meet the Board
      • Board Meeting Schedule
  • Library Services
    • Book Sale & Donations
    • Get a Library Card
    • Explore Illinois
    • Library Shop
    • Notary & Voter Registration
    • Pay Library Fines
    • Print, Scan, Fax & Laminate
    • Public Warming & Cooling Center
    • Recycle Here
    • Reserve a Room
    • Additional Patron Services
  • Calendar
  • Books & More
    • In-House
      • Book Clubs
      • E-Books & Audiobooks
      • Virtual Reality
      • Kanopy Streaming
    • Reader's Advisory
      • Book Awards
      • Find Your Next Great Read
      • Sticky Note Reviews
  • Resources
    • General
      • Discover Possibilities
      • News & Research
      • Genealogy & Reference
      • Library Source
      • Technology Aid
    • Links & Resources
      • Consumer Affairs
      • Disaster Recovery
      • Education
      • Financial Management
      • Government & Taxes
      • Immigration
      • Job Search
      • Sandwich Local
      • Health, Medical & Addiction
  • Adults
    • Adult Events
    • Adult Learning
    • Computer Classes
    • Career Online High School
    • Seniors
  • Kids & Teens
    • Parents & Families
      • Museum Adventure Pass
      • Scholastic Teachables
      • Parent Resources
      • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
    • Kids
      • Kids Events
      • Resources for Kids
    • Teens
      • Teen Events
      • Teen Resources
      • The Opinion Project

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Genealogy Clubs

In-house Genealogy 

Genealogy Club

The Sandwich Library offers a monthly Genealogy Club that takes place the 4th Wednesday at 6:30pm. Club is drop-in. Learn all sorts of new search techniques and explore your family history with peers. Varying topics are discussion and taught by different genealogists.

 

Databases

Online Databases

Ancestry Library Edition | Genealogy resource for birth, marriage, death, military records and more. In-library use only.

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Family Search | FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization dedicated to connecting families across generations. -FamilySearch.comCreate a free account and explore over 4 billion records, 4745 Family Search Centers worldwide, and 24/7 expert phone support. Create your own family tree, upload photos, create a family booklet and more. Expand your search today!

 

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Local History

In-house Local History Collection

Microfilm

The Sandwich Public Library provides access to microfilm copies of local newspapers spanning from 1878 - 2013. Microfilm may be accessed by the microfilm machine located in the library. If you need assistance to work the machine, please ask library staff. Microfilm may not be checked out for personal use; however, copies of individual pages may be printed for $0.20 per page.

Microfilm Definition: a film bearing a miniature photographic copy of printed or other graphic matter, usually of a document, newspaper or book pages, etc., made for a library, archive, or the like. - dictionary.com

Accessible Copies of Newspapers via Microfilm:

  • The Sandwich Argus : Nov. 1878 - Oct. 1918
  • The Tri-County Today : Jun. 1976 - Sept. 1984
  •  The Sandwich Free Press : Jun. 1890 - Jun. 1976
  •  The Sandwich Record : Oct. 1985 - Dec. 2013

 

 

  

 

Local History Resources

Cyndi's List | Directory of genealogy and history websites. Also includes links for specific Illinois localities.

Dekalb County Illinois Genealogy | Explore local records that include cemetery listings, marriage/birth/death certificates, census information, family trees, newspapers, various organizations and more that will help you discover your ancestry and heritage.

  • Dekalb County Historical and Genealogical Societies : compiled list of historical and genealogical societies local to DeKalb.

Illinois Death Certificates 1916-1950 | An archive for the retrieval of Illinois death certificates between the years 1916-1950. Can request and order death certificates from this resource. Very useful resource for genealogy research and history.

Illinois Digital Archives | A portal to online exhibits and collections from libraries and museums across the state. A project of the Illinois State Library.

Reference

Have questions about a term paper, research interest, or general information, but can't seem to find the right answer? Let the library help! Your Sandwich Library's Reference and Reader's Services librarian will work with you to find credible, trustworthy, and authoritative information.

Here's how to get the information you need:

  • Phone: 815-786-8308 x204
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  • The Reference Desk located in the library.

For larger projects or technology aid, please call to schedule an appointment with the Reference librarian in order to ensure the time and dedication. 

Research consultations and appointments are available to everyone. Scheduled appointments are flexible within library work hours. 

Sandwich Public Library District

925 South Main Street, Sandwich, Illinois 60548
Phone: 815-786-8308  |  Fax: 815-786-9231

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