Top 10 Dos & Don’ts for Preserving Family Memorabilia

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Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on February 10, 2026 @ 12:00am.

Program Description

Details

Family treasures tell the stories of who we are—but only if they survive the years. This session covers how to care for heirlooms and keepsakes so they can be enjoyed by future generations, exploring the best (and worst) methods for storing paper, photographs, textiles, audio recordings, and digital photos. Participants will receive a handout filled with useful preservation tips and resources, and an open Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Know Before You Go

This event is on Zoom and will be recorded. Once you register, you will receive an email with connection info. After the event, registrants will receive an email with info on accessing the recording, which are usually posted on the Library YouTube channel. Event times are in America/Chicago Central Time Zone.