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Family History Month

Finding African American Ancestors Before 1870
2026-07-25 14:00:00 2026-07-25 15:30:00 America/Chicago Family History Month Use Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more to trace ancestors pre-1870. Registration is required. For adults. Suburban Acres Library

Saturday, July 25
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-25 14:00:00 2026-07-25 15:30:00 America/Chicago Family History Month Use Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more to trace ancestors pre-1870. Registration is required. For adults. Suburban Acres Library

Use Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more to trace ancestors pre-1870. Registration is required. For adults.

The 1870 census is often a brick wall for African American research. Learn practical strategies to identify and trace enslaved ancestors using Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more.

Suburban Acres Library
Phone: 918.549.7323

Branch manager
Sherrie Wallace
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Mon, Jun 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 Closed
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Upcoming events

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Summertime Sista' Chat Book Club
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Unearth a good story with a good book and discussion! For adults.
Fresh Floral Mandala With Artist Ellen Weatherholt
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Flower mandalas are found in many cultures throughout the world. Join artist Ellen Weatherholt to learn how to build your own fresh floral mandala. Registration is required.... more
Flower mandalas are found in many cultures throughout the world. Join artist Ellen Weatherholt to learn how to build your own fresh floral mandala. Registration is required. For teens and tweens.
Bubble Stage Show With Dustin Reudelhuber
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
It's the craziest, most creative bubble show around! Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble magic, it engages and delights audiences of all ages.
Dino Storytime and Games
Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a fun and interactive storytime of dinosaur tales and games. For children of all ages.
Tommy Terrific: A Magical Dinosaur Dig
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
In this interactive show, Tommy Terrific brings his trunk full of dinosaur fossils and tools to take kids on a magical dinosaur exploration. For preschoolers and elementary... more
In this interactive show, Tommy Terrific brings his trunk full of dinosaur fossils and tools to take kids on a magical dinosaur exploration. For preschoolers and elementary schoolers.
Stone Mosaics
Sat, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Unearth hidden artistic talents by creating a stone mosaic. For adults.
Weaving With Artist Candacee White
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to make a small tapestry weaving using a cardboard loom and a variety of yarn. Registration is required. For ages 10-18.
Family History Month - Finding African American Ancestors Before 1870
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Use Freedmen’s Bureau records, probate records and more to trace ancestors pre-1870. Registration is required. For adults.
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