Christmas Holiday Closings

All Rock Island Library locations, including Library2Go bookmobile routes, are closed for the Christmas holiday on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Libraries are open normal hours  Monday and Thursday of Christmas week, but there will be no Goodwill computer assistance program on Dec. 26. 

Stay in touch over the holiday with our digital services and PrairieCat app. Our website "online branch" is always open! 

Genealogy Tools of the Trade - HeritageQuest

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Family, Everyone
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   One of the easier to use tools for doing the fun work of tracking down your ancestors is HeritageQuest, a genealogy database owned by Ancestry.com  Many find this portal a great way to begin their research and a pleasant way to discover facts and materials about their families.
   Today you will have opportunity to learn how to use this online resource and begin the adventure of discovering the lives of your genetic relatives who have left their marks in history before you. This magnificent tool is yours to use for the privilege of possessing a current Rock Island Publc Library card.
   Join your friends at the downtown library to see how HeritageQuest can be a wonderful option to have at your disposal, either at the library or in the privacy of your own home.