Genealogy & Local History Libraries (341 Verified, by State)
📜 U.S. library guide
Genealogy & Local History at the Public Library
Public libraries are one of the best free places to trace your family tree and dig into local history — with genealogy databases, historical newspapers, local archives and staff who help you get started. Here is how library genealogy research works, plus a verified, state-by-state list of libraries with genealogy & local-history collections.
Many public libraries keep a dedicated genealogy or local-history room with resources you cannot get at home: subscription databases like Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, Fold3 and Newspapers.com, microfilmed census records and old newspapers, city directories, yearbooks, cemetery and church records, obituary files, and staff who know how to use them. Some are official FamilySearch affiliate libraries with expanded free access.
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How it works
- Start with what you already know. Write down names, dates and places for yourself and older relatives — that is your roadmap before you touch a database.
- Use the library’s genealogy databases. Ancestry Library Edition is usually free but in-library only; HeritageQuest and others often work from home with your library card.
- Search local archives & newspapers. Ask for the local-history room: city directories, microfilmed newspapers, obituaries, cemetery and church records, maps and photos.
- Ask a librarian or local-history staff. Many libraries offer one-on-one help, classes, or a genealogy society partnership — a huge shortcut when you hit a brick wall.
- Save and cite your sources. Record where each fact came from so your tree holds up and you can find it again later.
Good to know
Access rules vary: Ancestry Library Edition is licensed for use inside the library only, while HeritageQuest and many state databases work from home with your card. If your ancestors are from another town or country, ask staff about interlibrary loan and about FamilySearch affiliate access, which unlocks records you cannot see from home.
Libraries with genealogy & local-history collections, by state
Every library below has this service verified on its official page. We add more as we confirm them — browse the full U.S. library directory for everything else.
Alabama · 8 libraries
North Shelby LibraryBirmingham, Alabama · (205) 439-55005521 Cahaba Valley RoadGenealogy research: HeritageQuest (remote) and Ancestry Library Edition (on-site) →Washington County Public LibraryChatom, Alabama · (251) 847-209714102 St. Stephens Ave.Genealogy workshops (in partnership with the Washington County Historical and Genealogical Society) →Demopolis Public LibraryDemopolis, Alabama · (334) 289-1595211 East Washington StreetGenealogy research assistance (staff help by appointment — call 334-289-1595) →DeKalb County Public LibraryFort Payne, Alabama · (256) 845-2671504 Grand Ave NWLocal History and Genealogy Department with specialized reference materials →Jacksonville Public LibraryJacksonville, Alabama · (256) 435-6332200 Pelham Rd SIn-library genealogy research (Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest Online) →O'Neal LibraryMountain Brook, Alabama · (205) 879-045950 Oak StreetAncestry genealogy database on in-library computers →Troy Public LibraryTroy, Alabama · (334) 566-1314500 E Walnut StKaren C. Bullard Genealogical Research Center (2nd floor) →Winfield Public LibraryWinfield, Alabama · (205) 487-2484185 Ashwood DriveGenealogy and local history collection with staff email research assistance →
Alaska · 2 libraries
Z.J. Loussac Public LibraryAnchorage, Alaska · (907) 343-29753600 Denali StreetAlaska Collection (3rd floor) — Alaskana, genealogy, maps, historical newspapers →Ninilchik Community LibraryNinilchik, Alaska · (907) 567-333315913 Sterling HighwayFiction, non-fiction, children’s, and young-adult collections; strong Alaska and Kenai Peninsula local history section →
Arizona · 6 libraries
Apache Junction Public LibraryApache Junction, Arizona · (480) 474-85551177 N. Idaho RoadNewspaper holdings from 1960 to present for local history and genealogy →Ash Fork Public LibraryAsh Fork, Arizona · (928) 637-2442450 W. Lewis AvenueLocal history archive includes photographic documentation of Dante's Descent, a 275-foot sinkhole northwest of town that is closed to public access →Chandler Public Library – DowntownChandler, Arizona · (480) 782-280022 S Delaware StreetGenealogy research: in-library Ancestry Library, Heritage Quest, Arizona vital-records access, FamilySearch →Chino Valley Public LibraryChino Valley, Arizona · (928) 636-26871020 W Palomino RoadIn-library Ancestry Library Edition genealogy database →Kingman Branch LibraryKingman, Arizona · (928) 692-26653269 N Burbank StreetIn-library Ancestry.com genealogy research →Prescott Public LibraryPrescott, Arizona · (928) 777-1500215 E Goodwin StreetGenealogy databases: Ancestry Library Edition (in-library), HeritageQuest Online (remote), Fold3 (military records) →
Arkansas · 14 libraries
Eureka Springs Carnegie Public LibraryEureka Springs, Arkansas · (479) 253-8754194 Spring StreetCarroll County Genealogical Society volunteer research assistance →Fayetteville Public LibraryFayetteville, Arkansas · (479) 856-7000401 W. Mountain Street4th-Floor Genealogy Library: 14,000+ items, microfilm/microfiche scanners, Washington County birth/death/marriage/court/land records from the 1830s, DAR volunteer assistance →Ashley County LibraryHamburg, Arkansas · (870) 853-2078401 N. Mulberry StreetGenealogy research section with knowledgeable staff →Garland County LibraryHot Springs, Arkansas · (501) 623-41611427 Malvern AvenueGenealogy research assistance and local history reference (city directories, newspaper indexes, local histories) →Craighead County Jonesboro Public LibraryJonesboro, Arkansas · (870) 935-5133315 West Oak AvenueArkansas and Genealogy Room with microfilm readers and local history archives →Columbia County LibraryMagnolia, Arkansas · (870) 234-19912057 N Jackson StGenealogy research assistance (on-staff genealogy desk) →Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter CountyMountain Home, Arkansas · (870) 580-0987300 Library HillGenealogy & Local History Room with staff and volunteer research guidance →Montgomery County LibraryMt. Ida, Arkansas · (870) 867-3812145A Whittington StGenealogy collection (Montgomery County census, cemetery, deed, will & marriage records; local newspaper microfilm 1951–1994; Civil War pension records) →Greene County LibraryParagould, Arkansas · (870) 236-8711120 N 12th StS.S. Lipscomb Genealogy & History Research Center →Pine Bluff Public LibraryPine Bluff, Arkansas · (870) 534-4802600 S. Main StreetGenealogy room with Jefferson County Historical Quarterly, yearbooks, maps, city directories, and scrapbooks →Pope County LibraryRussellville, Arkansas · (479) 968-4368116 East 3rd StreetGenealogy & Arkansas History department — Family File Index, HeritageQuest, knowledgeable staff →Trumann Public Library and MuseumTrumann, Arkansas · (870) 483-77441200 W. Main StreetLocal history museum (free with library visit) — Singer Manufacturing artifacts, pioneer exhibits, wood-carving collection →Lawrence County LibraryWalnut Ridge, Arkansas · (870) 886-3222115 West Walnut StreetGenealogy research resources and staff assistance →West Memphis Public Library and Innovation CenterWest Memphis, Arkansas · (870) 732-7590500 East BroadwayHeritageQuest Online genealogy database →
California · 12 libraries
Carlsbad City LibraryCarlsbad, California · (442) 339-20491775 Dove LaneGeorgina Cole sister library holds one of Southern California's largest genealogy collections — 50,000+ volumes plus 8 online databases including Ancestry Library Edition and FindMyPast →Cerritos LibraryCerritos, California · (562) 916-135018025 Bloomfield AvenueLocal History Room →Coronado Public LibraryCoronado, California · (619) 522-7390640 Orange AveLocal History Collection access by appointment (call 619-522-7390) →Main Street Branch LibraryHuntington Beach, California · (714) 375-5071525 Main StreetHeritageQuest Online and FamilySearch genealogy databases from home →Lafayette Library and Learning CenterLafayette, California · (925) 385-22803491 Mt. Diablo BoulevardLafayette Historical Society on-site (Tue/Thu/Sat 10am–2pm): local history collections and photographs →Richard J. Riordan Central LibraryLos Angeles, California · (213) 228-7000630 W. 5th StreetHistory & Genealogy Department — 40,000+ genealogy volumes, 200,000+ maps, California history indexes, Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlases →Doris Foley Library for Historical ResearchNevada City, California · (530) 265-4606211 N. Pine StreetGenealogy research using birth, baptism, marriage, death, and cemetery records →Oceanside Public LibraryOceanside, California · (760) 435-5600330 N Coast HwyHelen M. Nelson Heritage Room — local history & genealogy special collection (Civic Center branch) →A.K. Smiley Public LibraryRedlands, California · (909) 798-7565125 W. Vine StreetHeritage Room research appointments (walk-ins welcome; appointments encouraged; Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, closed noon–1pm; phone 909-798-7632) →La Jolla/Riford LibrarySan Diego, California · (858) 552-16577555 Draper AvenueLa Jolla History Room — reference-only local history archives; free Ancestry.com access on-site →San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs CommonSan Diego, California · (619) 236-5800330 Park BoulevardSpecial Collections & Rare Book Room (9th floor) — genealogy, San Diego Heritage Room, Marilyn and Gene Marx Special Collection →San Francisco Public Library — Main LibrarySan Francisco, California · (415) 557-4400100 Larkin StreetSF History Center research services — building history, genealogy, city archives (6th floor) →
Colorado · 12 libraries
Aurora Public Library (Central)Aurora, Colorado · (303) 739-660014949 E Alameda PkwyLocal history and genealogy room with in-library Ancestry Library Edition access and Aurora Genealogical Society walk-in assistance (monthly) →Pine River LibraryBayfield, Colorado · (970) 884-2222395 Bayfield Center DriveLocal History Corner with specialist Rachel Jenkin and the Pine River Valley Digital Archives (yearbooks 1950–1986, oral histories, Missionary Ridge Fire 2002 collection) →Main Library — Boulder Public Library DistrictBoulder, Colorado · (303) 441-31001001 Arapahoe AveCarnegie Library for Local History — separate branch at 1125 Pine St (walk-in Thu & Sat 12 PM) for genealogy & local history research →Penrose LibraryColorado Springs, Colorado · (719) 531-633320 N. Cascade Ave.Regional History & Genealogy department in adjacent Carnegie Building (Wed–Sat 10am–5pm) — books, maps, manuscripts, photographs, oral histories →Cortez Public LibraryCortez, Colorado · (970) 565-8117202 N Park StreetMemory lab for digitizing and preserving local history →Central Library — Denver Public LibraryDenver, Colorado · (720) 865-111110 W. Fourteenth Ave. PkwyWestern History & Genealogy research room (5th floor) — in-person appointments and walk-in access →Eagle Public LibraryEagle, Colorado · (970) 328-8800600 Broadway StLocal History Department with archival Eagle Valley collections and microfilm reader →Englewood Public LibraryEnglewood, Colorado · (303) 762-25601000 Englewood ParkwayEnglewood Historic Archive — 40+ local history collections; microfilm and annuals available during open hours; other materials by appointment (libraryarchive@englewoodco.gov) →Lakewood LibraryLakewood, Colorado · (303) 235-527510200 W. 20th AveGenealogy research collection: Ancestry Library Edition (in-library), Heritage Quest, MyHeritage, microfilm readers →Louisville Public LibraryLouisville, Colorado · (303) 335-4849951 Spruce StreetAncestry Library Edition and genealogy databases →Loveland Public LibraryLoveland, Colorado · (970) 962-2665300 N Adams AvenueLocal History & Genealogy Room (1st floor): curated print collection, genealogy databases, Thursday 1–5 PM volunteer research help →Wilkinson Public LibraryTelluride, Colorado · (970) 728-4519100 W Pacific AvenueTelluride Room: microfilm of local papers (Telluride Watch & Telluride Daily Planet) and local genealogy materials →
Connecticut · 14 libraries
Berlin-Peck Memorial LibraryBerlin, Connecticut · (860) 828-7125234 Kensington RoadDavid and Ann Borthwick Local History Room — Berlin, East Berlin, and Kensington town histories, genealogy books, in-library use only; Town Historian on staff →Bethel Public LibraryBethel, Connecticut · (203) 794-8756189 Greenwood AvenueLocal History & Genealogy Room with Ancestry Library Edition (in-library), Bethel town records, and the Historic Architectural Survey of Bethel Village →Bristol Public LibraryBristol, Connecticut · (860) 584-77875 High StreetBristol History Room research (Tue–Thu 2–4pm; Wed 6–7:45pm; select weekends 10am–12pm) →Welles-Turner Memorial LibraryGlastonbury, Connecticut · (860) 652-77192407 Main StreetFamilySearch Affiliate Library: one-on-one genealogy assistance and database access →Groton Public LibraryGroton, Connecticut · (860) 441-675052 Newtown RdJames L. Streeter History Room — naval/submarine history photos, Groton maps, manuscripts and local ephemera; open during regular library hours →Hartford Public Library, Downtown LibraryHartford, Connecticut · (860) 695-6300500 Main StreetHartford History Center: holds the Hartford Times photograph morgue (1950–1976), Noah Webster's personal pamphlet collection, and city records dating to 1619 →Mystic & Noank LibraryMystic, Connecticut · (860) 536-772140 Library StreetLocal history collection in the Spicer Reading Room →New Haven Free Public LibraryNew Haven, Connecticut · (203) 946-8130133 Elm StreetFamilySearch Affiliate Library for genealogy research (certified on-site access) →Cyrenius H. Booth LibraryNewtown, Connecticut · (203) 426-453325 Main StreetGenealogy research assistance with dedicated Genealogy Room (3rd floor) →Norwalk Public LibraryNorwalk, Connecticut · (203) 899-27801 Belden AvenueNorwalk History Room (lower level, formed 2013): over 40,000 photographs, city directories 1881–1960, The Hour newspaper on microfilm 1895–ca. 2007, and in-house Ancestry Library Edition →Otis LibraryNorwich, Connecticut · (860) 889-2365261 Main StreetEdward & Mary Lord Local History and Genealogy Room with research assistance (15 min free; fee-based extended) →Scoville Memorial LibrarySalisbury, Connecticut · (860) 435-283838 Main StreetLocal history and genealogy research collection covering Salisbury, Lakeville, and Ore Hill →Southington Public LibrarySouthington, Connecticut · (860) 628-0947255 Main StreetLocal History Room (non-circulating; staff-retrieved; scan/photocopy permitted) →Ferguson LibraryStamford, Connecticut · (203) 964-10001 Public Library PlazaStamford History Center and genealogy research collections →
Delaware · 7 libraries
Georgetown Public LibraryGeorgetown, Delaware · (302) 856-7958123 West Pine StreetHeritage Collection — local and genealogical history for Georgetown and Sussex County →Harrington Public LibraryHarrington, Delaware · (302) 398-4647101 Little Mastens Corner RoadGenealogy and local-history research via Ancestry Library →Laurel Public LibraryLaurel, Delaware · (302) 875-3184101 East 4th StreetDelaware Room — local-history and genealogy collection →Lewes Public LibraryLewes, Delaware · (302) 645-2733111 Adams AvenueDelaware Room — local-history and genealogy collection for Lewes and Sussex County →Milford Public LibraryMilford, Delaware · (302) 422-899611 SE Front StreetFamilySearch Affiliate Library for genealogy research →New Castle Public LibraryNew Castle, Delaware · (302) 328-1995424 Delaware StreetSpecialized New Castle local-history collection →Corbit-Calloway Public LibraryOdessa, Delaware · (302) 378-8838115 High StreetReference and genealogy research assistance →
Florida · 8 libraries
Fort Myers Regional LibraryFort Myers, Florida · (239) 479-46362450 First StreetGenealogy research collection and assistance →Gulfport Public LibraryGulfport, Florida · (727) 893-10745501 28th Avenue SouthGenealogy databases (Fold3, HeritageHub, America's News, Tampa Bay Times archives) →Hialeah Public Libraries — John F. Kennedy LibraryHialeah, Florida · (305) 821-2700190 West 49th StreetHialeah History Digital Collection — 161,045+ items of local history, photographs and records →Marianne Beck Memorial LibraryHowey In The Hills, Florida · (352) 324-0254112 West Central AvenueAncestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest for genealogy research →Niceville Public LibraryNiceville, Florida · (850) 279-6436206 North Partin DriveGenealogy & local family-history help (Discover Your Roots) →Bay County Public LibraryPanama City, Florida · (850) 522-2100898 West 11th StreetLocal History Room for genealogy & Bay County research (non-circulating) →Sanibel Public LibrarySanibel, Florida · (239) 472-2483770 Dunlop RoadSanibel & Lee County local history and digital archive (newspaper archive from 1961; oral history collection) →Seminole Heights Branch LibraryTampa, Florida · (813) 273-36524711 N Central AvenueDiscovery Pass program: borrow museum passes for the Tampa Bay History Center, Glazer Children's Museum, and other local venues →
Georgia · 1 library
Hawaii · 1 library
Idaho · 3 libraries
Caldwell Public LibraryCaldwell, Idaho · (208) 459-32421010 Dearborn StreetIdaho Room for local-history and genealogy research →Hailey Public LibraryHailey, Idaho · (208) 788-20367 W Croy StreetFree LiLI statewide database access including Consumer Reports, Mango Languages, and genealogy resources for all cardholders →Nampa Public LibraryNampa, Idaho · (208) 468-5800215 12th Avenue SouthLocal History collection with microfilm access →
Illinois · 6 libraries
Sulzer Regional LibraryChicago, Illinois · (312) 744-76164455 N. Lincoln AvenueNorthside Neighborhood History Collection (local history and genealogy) →Marshall Public LibraryMarshall, Illinois · (217) 826-2535612 Archer AvenueFamilySearch affiliate branch (genealogy support) →O'Fallon Public LibraryO'Fallon, Illinois · (618) 632-3783120 Civic PlazaIn-library databases including Ancestry Library Edition for genealogy research →Peoria Public Library — DowntownPeoria, Illinois · (309) 497-2000107 NE MonroeLocal History & Genealogy Room (Lower Level 1) — Peoria newspaper indexes from 1834, Civil War regimental histories, Sanborn fire-insurance maps, city directories 1844–1916, yearbooks 1901–2020, Famil →Schaumburg Township District LibrarySchaumburg, Illinois · (847) 985-4000130 S Roselle RdLocal History & Genealogy — a Local History Digital Archive of 60,000+ items, local newspapers, and genealogy research support →St. Charles Public Library DistrictSt. Charles, Illinois · (630) 584-0076One South Sixth AvenueLocal history and genealogy research materials →
Indiana · 14 libraries
Noble County Public Library (Albion)Albion, Indiana · (260) 636-7197813 E Main StreetGenealogy Room with in-library Ancestry.com, Fold3, HeritageQuest Online, and Newspaper Archive →Eckhart Public LibraryAuburn, Indiana · (260) 925-2414603 South Jackson StreetWilliam H. Willennar Genealogy Center with local, county, and state history collections →Aurora Public Library DistrictAurora, Indiana · (812) 926-0646414 Second StreetLocal History Library at The Depot — Dearborn County genealogy and historical records →Lincoln Heritage Public LibraryDale, Indiana · (812) 937-7170105 North Wallace StreetIndiana and Genealogy Room — county history, state records, and family research resources →Garrett Public LibraryGarrett, Indiana · (260) 357-5485107 East Houston StreetLocal History Room — archived newspapers, yearbooks, and historical city directories →Greensburg-Decatur County Public LibraryGreensburg, Indiana · (812) 663-28261110 East Main StreetLocal history and genealogy resources including obituary and death notice index →Greenwood Public LibraryGreenwood, Indiana · (317) 881-1953310 S. Meridian StreetAncestry.com Library Edition & genealogy databases (in-library) →Huntington City-Township Public LibraryHuntington, Indiana · (260) 356-0824255 West Park DriveB. Joan Keefer Genealogy & Local History Center with digitized historical newspapers →Indiana State LibraryIndianapolis, Indiana · (317) 232-3675315 West Ohio StreetGenealogy reference desk — in-person, phone (317-232-3689) and email research assistance from specialist librarians →Lebanon Public LibraryLebanon, Indiana · (765) 482-3460104 E. Washington StreetHeritage Center for Boone County local history and genealogy research →Marion Public LibraryMarion, Indiana · (765) 668-2900600 S. Washington StreetIndiana History & Museum room for local history research →Michigan City Public LibraryMichigan City, Indiana · (219) 873-3042100 East 4th StreetIndiana Room local-history & genealogy collection and Obituary Index (1887–present) →Morrisson-Reeves LibraryRichmond, Indiana · (765) 966-829180 North 6th StreetGenealogy & local-history research collection →Pulaski County Public LibraryWinamac, Indiana · (574) 946-3432121 South Riverside DriveLocal History Room for genealogy and Pulaski County research →
Iowa · 9 libraries
Ames Public LibraryAmes, Iowa · (515) 239-5646515 Douglas AvenueSpecial collections and local history resources →Bloomfield Public LibraryBloomfield, Iowa · (641) 664-2209107 N. Columbia StreetDavis County Genealogy Society collection and research referrals →Ericson Public LibraryBoone, Iowa · (515) 432-3727702 Greene StreetGenealogy research collection →Burlington Public LibraryBurlington, Iowa · (319) 753-1647210 Court StreetGenealogy and local-history resources →Drake Public LibraryCenterville, Iowa · (641) 856-6676115 Drake AvenueAppanoose County Genealogy Society resources →Clinton Public LibraryClinton, Iowa · (563) 242-8441306 8th Avenue SouthLocal history & genealogy resources for Clinton and the Lyons district →Maquoketa Public LibraryMaquoketa, Iowa · (563) 652-3874126 South 2nd StreetHistory Room with genealogy collection, microfilm, and photo scanner →Red Oak Public LibraryRed Oak, Iowa · (712) 623-6516400 N. 2nd StreetGenealogical research assistance →Spencer Public LibrarySpencer, Iowa · (712) 580-729021 East 3rd StreetGenealogy research assistance and help →
Kansas · 5 libraries
Augusta Public LibraryAugusta, Kansas · (316) 775-26811609 State StreetDigitized local obituaries dating from 1981, supporting Butler County genealogy research →Kansas City, Kansas Public Library — Main LibraryKansas City, Kansas · (913) 295-8250625 Minnesota AvenueKansas Collection: local history, genealogy, and newspaper archives (Tue 9am–noon, Thu 1–4pm) →Barnard LibraryLa Crosse, Kansas · (785) 222-2826521 Elm StreetUnique microfilm archive of Rush County newspapers from the earliest issues to the present — a genealogy and local history treasure →Long Island Community LibraryLong Island, Kansas · (785) 854-7474359 Washington AveKansas Library eCard unlocks free statewide resources: cloudLibrary eBooks & audiobooks, Britannica databases, Heritage Quest genealogy, and Mango Languages →Rae Hobson Memorial LibraryRepublic, Kansas · (785) 361-2481401 Pawnee AveKansas Library eCard unlocks free statewide digital resources: cloudLibrary eBooks & audiobooks (250,000+ titles), comics, genealogy databases, and language learning →
Kentucky · 5 libraries
Scott County Public LibraryGeorgetown, Kentucky · (502) 863-3566104 South Bradford LaneKentucky Room special collections & microfilm for genealogy →Louisville Free Public Library — Main LibraryLouisville, Kentucky · (502) 574-1781301 York StreetChildren's, teen and adult collections plus local and genealogy resources →Mason County Public LibraryMaysville, Kentucky · (606) 564-3286218 E. Third StreetAncestry Library Edition (in-branch genealogy research) →Pulaski County Public LibrarySomerset, Kentucky · (606) 679-8401304 South Main StreetPulaski County Historical Society genealogy room (county records & family history) →Clark County Public LibraryWinchester, Kentucky · (859) 744-5661370 South Burns AvenueLocal History & Genealogy Room holds ~4,000 volumes plus microfilmed Clark County court, marriage, and will records from 1793, Kentucky death certificates 1911–1964, and Winchester Sun archives from t →
Louisiana · 11 libraries
Tangipahoa Parish LibraryAmite City, Louisiana · (985) 748-7151204 NE Central AvenueGenealogy research assistance (second floor, Mon–Fri 10am–5:30pm, Sat 10am–3pm; phone ext. 204) →Bienville Parish LibraryArcadia, Louisiana · (318) 263-74102768 Maple StreetGenealogy Collection for north Louisiana family history research →Caldwell Parish LibraryColumbia, Louisiana · (318) 649-2259211 Jackson StreetGenealogy Room with non-circulating reference materials →Union Parish LibraryFarmerville, Louisiana · (318) 368-9226202 West Jackson StreetAncestry Library Edition for genealogy research (on-site) →Jennings Carnegie Public LibraryJennings, Louisiana · (337) 821-5517303 North Cary AvenueLocal history and genealogy research (Historic Jennings Photo Collection, Morse Collection, Jennings newspapers 1894–present) →DeSoto Parish LibraryMansfield, Louisiana · (318) 872-6100109 Crosby StreetDigital History Archives access for genealogy and local history research →Morgan City Public LibraryMorgan City, Louisiana · (985) 380-4646220 Everett StreetLouisiana and genealogy reference collections →Pointe Coupee Parish LibraryNew Roads, Louisiana · (225) 638-9847201 Claiborne StreetAsk a Historian service for local history and genealogy queries →Richland Parish LibraryRayville, Louisiana · (318) 728-48061410 Louisa StreetGenealogy research assistance and database access →Lafourche Parish Public Library: Thibodaux BranchThibodaux, Louisiana · (985) 447-4119705 West 5th StreetIn-library Ancestry.com access for genealogy →Franklin Parish LibraryWinnsboro, Louisiana · (318) 435-4336705 Prairie StreetFP Roots Genealogy & Franklin Parish History Center with Newspapers.com, Ancestry, Heritage Quest →
Maine · 8 libraries
Auburn Public LibraryAuburn, Maine · (207) 333-664049 Spring StreetGenealogy and local history research room →Camden Public LibraryCamden, Maine · (207) 236-344055 Main StreetWalsh History Center: Edna St. Vincent Millay archives, Camden Herald digitized archives, cemetery database →Ellsworth Public LibraryEllsworth, Maine · (207) 667-636320 State StreetWhitmore Genealogy Collection and a dedicated Maine reference section in the 1991 addition designed by Bingham & Woodward →Rice Public LibraryKittery, Maine · (207) 439-15538 Wentworth StreetGenealogy resources and career/test preparation materials →Lewiston Public LibraryLewiston, Maine · (207) 513-3004200 Lisbon StreetResearch & genealogy assistance (Lewiston & Androscoggin County history collection) →Portland Public LibraryPortland, Maine · (207) 871-17005 Monument SquareThe Portland Room local-history & special-collections research center →Dyer LibrarySaco, Maine · (207) 283-3861371 Main StreetHistory Room for local and regional genealogy research →Louis B. Goodall Memorial LibrarySanford, Maine · (207) 324-4714952 Main StreetLocal history and genealogy: digitized newspapers, obituaries & yearbooks →
Maryland · 6 libraries
Dorchester County Public LibraryCambridge, Maryland · (410) 228-7331303 Gay StreetVirginia M. Webb Memorial Maryland Room — local history and genealogy for the Eastern Shore →Kent County Public LibraryChestertown, Maryland · (410) 778-3636408 High Street40+ Gale research databases (genealogy, academics, career prep) →Caroline County Public LibraryDenton, Maryland · (410) 479-1343100 Market StreetGenealogy and local history research collection →Talbot County Free LibraryEaston, Maryland · (410) 822-1626100 W. Dover StreetMaryland Room genealogy & local-history research collection →C. Burr Artz Public LibraryFrederick, Maryland · (301) 600-1630110 East Patrick StreetMaryland Room: local history, genealogy and Civil War research collection →Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett CountyOakland, Maryland · (301) 334-39966 North Second StreetGenealogy research with Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online →
Massachusetts · 6 libraries
Acton Memorial LibraryActon, Massachusetts · (978) 929-6655486 Main StreetLocal history archives: Civil War records, genealogy, historical newspapers, town documents →Mattapan BranchBoston, Massachusetts · (617) 298-92181350 Blue Hill AvenueLocal history collection supporting community research and neighborhood memory →Cambridge Public LibraryCambridge, Massachusetts · (617) 349-4040449 BroadwayCambridge Room local-history and archives collection →Maynard Public LibraryMaynard, Massachusetts · (978) 897-101077 Nason StreetLocal history collection including digitised newspapers →Palmer Public LibraryPalmer, Massachusetts · (413) 283-33301455 North Main StreetLocal History Room for genealogy and town history →Woburn Public LibraryWoburn, Massachusetts · (781) 933-014845 Pleasant StreetDigital archives and local history collections →
Michigan · 8 libraries
Alice & Jack Wirt Public LibraryBay City, Michigan · (989) 893-9566500 Center AvenueLocal History & Genealogy Room — city directories, yearbooks, Bay City Times microfilm, census indexes (volunteer staff Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat 1–4 pm) →Boyne District LibraryBoyne City, Michigan · (231) 582-7861201 East Main StreetLocal history and Michigan history collection →Detroit Public Library — Main LibraryDetroit, Michigan · (313) 481-14005201 Woodward AvenueBurton Historical Collection — genealogy & Detroit regional history research (appointment recommended; open Tue–Sun with walk-in hours 2–6pm) →Dexter District LibraryDexter, Michigan · (734) 426-44773255 Alpine StreetFamilySearch Affiliate Library genealogy access (unlocks restricted records in-library) →Howell Carnegie District LibraryHowell, Michigan · (517) 546-0720314 West Grand River AvenueOver 784 programs per year ranging from toddler storytimes and teen events to genealogy research and adult job-search workshops →Spies Public LibraryMenominee, Michigan · (906) 863-3911940 1st StreetLocal-history and genealogy research collection →Rochester Hills Public LibraryRochester, Michigan · (248) 656-2900500 Olde Towne RoadLocal history, genealogy and citizenship/immigration collections with drop-in genealogy help →Bayliss Public LibrarySault Ste Marie, Michigan · (906) 632-9331541 Library DriveSteere Room local history and genealogy collection (Michigan books, documents and photographs) →
Minnesota · 10 libraries
Arlington Public LibraryArlington, Minnesota · (507) 964-2490321 West Main StreetMicrofilm reader for local and genealogy newspaper archives →Franklin LibraryMinneapolis, Minnesota · (612) 543-69251314 East Franklin AvenueGenealogy and local history resources →Hosmer LibraryMinneapolis, Minnesota · (612) 543-6900347 East 36th StreetGenealogy and local history resources →Linden Hills LibraryMinneapolis, Minnesota · (612) 543-68252900 West 43rd StreetGenealogy and local history resources →Minneapolis Central LibraryMinneapolis, Minnesota · (612) 543-8000300 Nicollet MallGenealogy and local history research assistance →Minneapolis Central LibraryMinneapolis, Minnesota · (612) 543-8000300 Nicollet MallGenealogy and local history research assistance →Walker LibraryMinneapolis, Minnesota · (612) 543-84002880 Hennepin AvenueGenealogy and local history resources →George Latimer Central LibrarySt Paul, Minnesota · (651) 266-700090 West 4th StreetSaint Paul Collection — local history and city documents →Stillwater Public LibraryStillwater, Minnesota · (651) 275-4338224 3rd Street NorthCommunity genealogy classes →Willmar Public LibraryWillmar, Minnesota · (320) 235-3162410 5th Street SWLocal newspaper microfilm archives dating to February 19, 1895 — a key genealogy and historical research resource for Kandiyohi County →
Mississippi · 12 libraries
Carnegie Public LibraryClarksdale, Mississippi · (662) 624-4461114 Delta AvenueMississippi Room — local and regional history photographs, documents and genealogy materials →Columbus-Lowndes Public LibraryColumbus, Mississippi · (662) 329-5300314 7th Street NorthBuckley Genealogy Room for family-history and local-history research →Elizabeth Jones LibraryGrenada, Mississippi · (662) 226-20721050 Fairfield AvenueGenealogy research — in-library Ancestry Library and Heritage Quest access →Library of Hattiesburg, Petal & Forrest CountyHattiesburg, Mississippi · (601) 582-4461329 Hardy StreetReference and research assistance for students, genealogists and the public →First Regional LibraryHernando, Mississippi · (662) 429-4439370 West Commerce StreetGenealogy collection including Louise Fox family histories, Family Search & Mississippi GenWeb →Marshall County LibraryHolly Springs, Mississippi · (662) 252-3823109 East Gholson AvenueMarshall County Room — local history & genealogy research collection →Laurel-Jones County LibraryLaurel, Mississippi · (601) 428-4313530 Commerce StreetGenealogy Department with family files, census records & microfilm newspapers (staffed hours Wed–Fri, Sat by appt) →McComb Public LibraryMccomb, Mississippi · (601) 684-26611022 Virginia AvenueDedicated genealogy room with research resources (closes 15 min. early daily) →Meridian-Lauderdale County Public LibraryMeridian, Mississippi · (601) 693-67712517 7th StreetGenealogy room: GenealogyBank, Fold3, NewsBank, and Southern newspaper microfilm →Judge George W. Armstrong LibraryNatchez, Mississippi · (601) 445-8862220 South Commerce StreetIn-library Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest for genealogy research →Jennie Stephens Smith LibraryNew Albany, Mississippi · (662) 534-1991219 King StreetGenealogy and local history collection →Pine Forest Regional LibraryRichton, Mississippi · (601) 788-6539210 South Front StreetHeritageQuest Online for genealogy research →
Missouri · 4 libraries
Hannibal Free Public LibraryHannibal, Missouri · (573) 221-0222200 S. 5th StreetReference and genealogy assistance — emailed questions about Marion County and Northeast Missouri history answered within 3 business days →Lebanon-Laclede County LibraryLebanon, Missouri · (417) 532-2148915 S Jefferson AveLocal history & genealogy: Laclede County historical records, probate records, microfilm and FamilySearch access →The Library CenterSpringfield, Missouri · (417) 882-07144653 S Campbell AveLocal History & Genealogy Department: Springfield, Greene County and Ozarks family-history and archival research, supported by the Preserving Ozarks History endowment →West Plains Public LibraryWest Plains, Missouri · (417) 256-4775750 W Broadway StGenealogy Room: microfilm of West Plains Daily Quill (1907–present) and Gazette (1944–1947), 1890 Union Veterans/Widows census, Civil War records, county/family histories, cemetery records and high sc →
Montana · 6 libraries
Hearst Free LibraryAnaconda, Montana · (406) 563-6932401 Main StreetLocal history collection: Anaconda/Deer Lodge County yearbooks, historic newspapers, genealogy materials →Billings Public LibraryBillings, Montana · (406) 657-8258510 North BroadwayLocal history and genealogy collection →Blaine County LibraryChinook, Montana · (406) 357-2932112 4th Street WestHistoric digitized local newspapers 1890–1977 (genealogy and local history research) →Great Falls Public LibraryGreat Falls, Montana · (406) 453-0349301 2nd Avenue NorthMontana Room local history and genealogy resources →Lewistown Public LibraryLewistown, Montana · (406) 538-5212701 West Main StreetCentral Montana Archives — historical photos, maps, newspaper microfilm and family history (supervised on-site access) →Sidney-Richland County LibrarySidney, Montana · (406) 433-1917121 3rd Avenue NWMontana History Room for local and regional history research →
Nebraska · 10 libraries
Central City Public LibraryCentral City, Nebraska · (308) 946-25121604 15th AvenueGenealogy section with microfilm reader/printer →Crawford Public LibraryCrawford, Nebraska · (308) 665-1780601 Second StreetNebraskAccess statewide databases: academic, genealogical and reference →Gordon City LibraryGordon, Nebraska · (308) 282-1198101 W 5th StreetObituary and genealogy research assistance ($5 per record for remote requests) →Hastings Memorial LibraryGrant, Nebraska · (308) 352-4894505 Central AvenueGenealogy and local history resources including Perkins County Newspaper Archive →Lied Imperial Public LibraryImperial, Nebraska · (308) 882-4754703 BroadwayExceptional Chase County local history archive: history books from 1938, county yearbooks, genealogy records, cemetery data and historical newspapers →Nancy Fawcett Memorial LibraryLodgepole, Nebraska · (308) 483-5714724 Oberfelder StreetSidney and Lodgepole newspaper archives preserved on microfilm for local history and genealogy research →Minatare Public LibraryMinatare, Nebraska · (308) 439-1061309 Main StreetFree NebraskAccess statewide databases covering genealogy, health, legal, and academic topics for all Nebraska residents →Hooker County LibraryMullen, Nebraska · (308) 546-2240102 North Cleveland AvenueHooker County Genealogical Society resources nearby →Morton-James Public LibraryNebraska City, Nebraska · (402) 873-5609923 1st CorsoGenealogy section and vertical files →Kathleen Lute Public LibraryOgallala, Nebraska · (308) 284-4354610 West A StreetGenealogy and large-print collections →
Nevada · 4 libraries
White Pine County LibraryEly, Nevada · (775) 293-6900950 Campton StreetLocal history resources and IMLS-funded historical newspaper archive access →Paseo Verde LibraryHenderson, Nevada · (702) 707-2665280 South Green Valley ParkwayVolunteer-staffed genealogy room for family-history research →Downtown Reno LibraryReno, Nevada · (775) 327-8300301 South Center StreetComplete local newspaper microfilm collection for genealogy and research →Humboldt County LibraryWinnemucca, Nevada · (775) 623-638885 E 5th StreetHumboldt County Genealogical Society on-site research assistance →
New Hampshire · 4 libraries
Concord Public LibraryConcord, New Hampshire · (603) 225-867045 Green StreetConcord Room local-history & genealogy collection →Dover Public LibraryDover, New Hampshire · (603) 516-605073 Locust StreetGenealogy and local-history research (Dover historical images & records) →Portsmouth Public LibraryPortsmouth, New Hampshire · (603) 427-1540175 Parrott AvenueGenealogy and Portsmouth local-history collections →Sandown Public LibrarySandown, New Hampshire · (603) 887-3428305 Main StreetGenealogy resources and in-library ancestry database access →
New Jersey · 4 libraries
Jersey City Free Public LibraryJersey City, New Jersey · (201) 547-4526472 Jersey AvenueNew Jersey Room local-history and genealogy research (13,000+ photos, 1849–1925 city directories, census microfilm, Ancestry Library Edition) →Millburn Free Public LibraryMillburn, New Jersey · (973) 376-1006200 Glen AvenueLocal-history collection with the fully digitized Millburn Item newspaper (issues from the 1880s onward, full-text searchable) plus museum passes and a Library of Things →Ocean City Free Public LibraryOcean City, New Jersey · (609) 399-24341735 Simpson AvenueLocal-history subject guide and reference research assistance →Plainfield Public LibraryPlainfield, New Jersey · (908) 757-1111800 Park AvenueLocal History & Genealogy department and archive (Union County research collection) →
New Mexico · 5 libraries
Alamogordo Public LibraryAlamogordo, New Mexico · (575) 439-4140920 Oregon AvenueHeritage Quest Online genealogy database →Aztec Public LibraryAztec, New Mexico · (505) 334-7658319 S. Ash AvenueEl Portal Gale databases, NewsBank archives, and FamilySearch genealogy records available free to cardholders →Capitan Public LibraryCapitan, New Mexico · (575) 354-3035101 E. 2nd StreetGenealogy research resources →Carlsbad Public LibraryCarlsbad, New Mexico · (575) 885-6776101 S. Halagueno StreetHeritage Quest genealogy database access →Roswell Public LibraryRoswell, New Mexico · (575) 622-7101301 N. Pennsylvania AvenueGenealogy collection for Chaves County and southeastern New Mexico ancestry research →
New York · 5 libraries
Macon LibraryBrooklyn, New York · (718) 573-5606361 Lewis AvenueThe Dionne Mack-Harvin Center — Macon's African American Heritage Center — offers African American history and culture materials, the 'Preserving Footsteps' genealogy collection, art exhibitions, auth →Sullivan Free LibraryChittenango, New York · (315) 687-6331101 Falls BoulevardGenealogy research stations with Ancestry and FamilySearch (Chittenango location) →Jackson Heights LibraryJackson Heights, New York · (718) 899-250035-51 81 StreetResearch databases including genealogy (Ancestry, in-library), business, health and academic resources →Lake Placid Public LibraryLake Placid, New York · (518) 523-32002471 Main StreetLocal history and genealogy archives →Central Library (Jamaica)queens, New York · (718) 990-070089-11 Merrick BoulevardArchives at Queens Public Library: genealogy research, historical photographs, maps and manuscripts →
North Carolina · 5 libraries
Gaston County Public LibraryGastonia, North Carolina · (704) 868-21641555 East Garrison BoulevardNorth Carolina Collection: non-circulating local-history and genealogy reference for Gaston and Lincoln counties →High Point Public LibraryHigh Point, North Carolina · (336) 883-3660901 N Main StreetHeritage Research Center: genealogy and local-history research (modified hours; one-on-one assistance by appointment) →Davidson County Public LibraryLexington, North Carolina · (336) 242-2040602 South Main StreetGenealogy and local-history resources, with historic materials digitized on DigitalNC →Union County LibraryMonroe, North Carolina · (704) 283-8184316 E Windsor StreetDickerson genealogy & local-history room with a fireplace →Ashe County Public LibraryWest Jefferson, North Carolina · (336) 846-2041148 Library DriveHeritage Room genealogy and local history research (free access, orientation available during open hours) →
North Dakota · 7 libraries
Beulah Public LibraryBeulah, North Dakota · (701) 873-2884120 Central Avenue NorthMicrofilm reader and Beulah Newspapers digital archive for local history research →Bottineau County Public LibraryBottineau, North Dakota · (701) 228-2967314 5th Street WestLocal history and genealogy resources including digital newspaper archives →Cando Community LibraryCando, North Dakota · (701) 968-4549502 Main StreetTowner County genealogy and historical research resources →Carnegie Regional LibraryGrafton, North Dakota · (701) 352-2754630 Griggs AvenueGenealogy room with specialist staff (email & in-person research) →Grand Forks Public LibraryGrand Forks, North Dakota · (701) 772-81162110 Library CircleAncestry Library Edition & genealogy research on site →Hebron Public LibraryHebron, North Dakota · (701) 878-4110811 Main AvenueODIN statewide electronic database access for all cardholders — research, newspapers, genealogy and more →Kindred Public LibraryKindred, North Dakota · (701) 428-3456330 Elm StreetAncestry Library Edition (genealogy research) →
Ohio · 11 libraries
Akron-Summit County Public Library (Main Library)Akron, Ohio · (330) 643-900060 South High StreetLocal history & genealogy research in Special Collections →Westland Area LibraryColumbus, Ohio · (614) 878-13014740 West Broad StreetGenealogy & local history resources →Euclid Public LibraryEuclid, Ohio · (216) 261-5300631 East 222nd StreetEuclid Historical Archives and Digital Scrapbook Library for local history research →Wagnalls Memorial LibraryLithopolis, Ohio · (614) 837-4765150 E. Columbus StreetGenealogy research assistance and in-library Ancestry Online access →Logan-Hocking County District LibraryLogan, Ohio · (740) 385-2348230 East Main StreetGenealogy & local history room with census records and cemetery indexes →New Straitsville Public LibraryNew Straitsville, Ohio · (740) 394-2717102 East Main StreetLocal history photographs and genealogy index records for New Straitsville and southern Perry County →Plain City Public LibraryPlain City, Ohio · (614) 873-4912305 West Main StreetLocal history and genealogy research collections, including the 28-volume Pictorial History of Plain City →Salem Public LibrarySalem, Ohio · (330) 332-0042821 East State StreetOhio Room for Columbiana County genealogy and local history research →Main Library — Toledo Lucas County Public LibraryToledo, Ohio · (419) 259-5200325 Michigan StreetLocal History & Genealogy department with the Blade Rare Book Room & Vault →Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike CountyWaverly, Ohio · (740) 947-4921207 N. Market StreetAncestry Library Edition — in-library genealogy research →Monroe County District LibraryWoodsfield, Ohio · (740) 472-195496 Home AvenueGenealogy Research Room (Monroe County Genealogical Society collection) →
Oklahoma · 7 libraries
Alva Public LibraryAlva, Oklahoma · (580) 327-1833504 7th StreetGenealogy room and NW Oklahoma Genealogy Society collections →Bartlesville Public LibraryBartlesville, Oklahoma · (918) 338-4161600 S. Johnstone AvenueLocal & Family History department: Washington County newspaper microfilm (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise from 1895, indexed from 2000), obituary files, census records, Dawes Commission and Five Civi →Chickasha Public LibraryChickasha, Oklahoma · (405) 222-6075527 W Iowa AvenueGenealogy and local history reference room (on-site use; photocopies 15¢, scanning free) →Enid Public LibraryEnid, Oklahoma · (580) 234-6313120 W. Maine AvenueGenealogy and local-history collection, including an Oklahoma newspapers collection for family and regional research →McAlester Public LibraryMcalester, Oklahoma · (918) 426-0930401 N 2nd StreetGenealogy and local history research assistance →Mustang Public LibraryMustang, Oklahoma · (405) 376-22261201 N Mustang RoadAncestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest for in-library genealogy research →Stillwater Public LibraryStillwater, Oklahoma · (405) 372-36331107 South Duck StreetSpecial Collections & Archives room (local history, government records, civic-organization histories) →
Oregon · 5 libraries
Baker County Public LibraryBaker City, Oregon · (541) 523-64192400 Resort StreetGenealogy research via NewsBank HeritageHub and historical photograph collections →Hermiston Public LibraryHermiston, Oregon · (541) 567-2882235 East Gladys AvenueGenealogy resources and reference collections →Cedar Mill Community LibraryPortland, Oregon · (503) 644-00431080 NW Saltzman RoadLocal History & Genealogy collection: oral history podcasts with library founders, Washington County Heritage Online photos, Hillsboro Argus obituary index 1894–present →The Dalles-Wasco County LibraryThe Dalles, Oregon · (541) 296-2815722 Court StreetLocal history room: microfilm reader, genealogy records, and early Oregon archives →Tigard Public LibraryTigard, Oregon · (503) 684-653713500 SW Hall BoulevardLocal History Room (2nd floor) — Tigard history maps, biographies, business records 1850–present →
Pennsylvania · 11 libraries
B.F. Jones Memorial LibraryAliquippa, Pennsylvania · (724) 375-2900663 Franklin AvenueGenealogy and local-history research via Ancestry.com Library Edition (on-site) →Butler Area Public LibraryButler, Pennsylvania · (724) 287-1715218 N. McKean StreetWeir Genealogy Room: 4,500 volumes, 1,000 microfilm rolls, obituary index (476K+ names, 1818–present), estate files, oral histories, Butler Eagle Newspaper Photo Index →Barrett Paradise Friendly LibraryCresco, Pennsylvania · (570) 595-71716500 Route 191In-library Ancestry Library Edition (genealogy) and FamilySearch affiliate access →Easton Area Public LibraryEaston, Pennsylvania · (610) 258-2917515 Church StreetHenry F. Marx Local History Room (genealogy, church and cemetery records, obituaries, local maps) →Lititz Public LibraryLititz, Pennsylvania · (717) 626-2255651 Kissel Hill RoadGenealogy & local history room with Lancaster County resources and MyHeritage database access →Monongahela Area LibraryMonongahela, Pennsylvania · (724) 258-5409813 West Main StreetLocal History & Genealogy Room with 800+ volumes, historical newspaper microfilm, and funeral home records →New Castle Public LibraryNew Castle, Pennsylvania · (724) 658-6659207 East North StreetDonald J. Nicolls History Room & Genealogy (by appointment, ext. 129) →Main Library (Oakland)Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · (412) 622-31144400 Forbes AvenueFamily & Local History Department with Pittsburgh Photographic Library (100,000+ images), genealogy microfilm and steel-industry records →West End Branch — Carnegie Library of PittsburghPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · (412) 921-171747 Wabash StreetLocal history & West End neighborhood collection, including handmade miniature replicas of neighborhood landmarks →Reading Public LibraryReading, Pennsylvania · (610) 655-6350100 S. Fifth StreetPennsylvania Room: local history & genealogy research (Fri 12–4:30pm, Sat 9:30am–4pm) →Citizens LibraryWashington, Pennsylvania · (724) 222-240055 S. College StreetDorothea & Henry H. Hood History Center for genealogy and local-history research →
Rhode Island · 4 libraries
Rogers Free LibraryBristol, Rhode Island · (401) 253-6948525 Hope StreetGenealogy research tools (Ancestry Library Edition, local history files) →Newport Public LibraryNewport, Rhode Island · (401) 847-8720300 Spring StreetDigital and physical local history collections →Davisville Free LibraryNorth Kingstown, Rhode Island · (401) 884-5524481 Davisville RoadGenealogy collection of local family papers (Davis, Dyer, and other Davisville founding families) →North Kingstown Free LibraryNorth Kingstown, Rhode Island · (401) 294-3306100 Boone StreetSouth County Room local-history collection (photographs, documents & objects) →
South Carolina · 9 libraries
Abbeville County LibraryAbbeville, South Carolina · (864) 459-40091407 N. Main St.William Nordan Local History Room (non-circulating; microfilm scanner available) →Aiken County Public LibraryAiken, South Carolina · (803) 642-2020314 Chesterfield Street SWAncestry Library Edition in-library genealogy database access →Anderson Main LibraryAnderson, South Carolina · (864) 260-4500300 N. McDuffie St.Local history and genealogy research room with microfilm, census records, and in-library Ancestry Library Edition →Chester County LibraryChester, South Carolina · (803) 377-8145100 Center StreetLocal history and genealogy research assistance (S. Lewis Bell Room) →Chesterfield County LibraryChesterfield, South Carolina · (843) 623-7489119 West Main StreetIn-library Ancestry Library Edition genealogy database access →Richland Library — MainColumbia, South Carolina · (803) 799-90841431 Assembly StreetWalker Local and Family History Center — genealogy books, Columbia city directories, SC Midlands newspapers, Vivid-Pix Memory Station scanner, obituary request service (First Level, 803-929-3402) →Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial LibraryEasley, South Carolina · (864) 850-7077304 Biltmore RoadLocal history, genealogy and PCLS Archives resources →Hughes Main LibraryGreenville, South Carolina · (864) 242-500025 Heritage Green PlaceSouth Carolina Room genealogy and local-history research (by appointment) →Orangeburg County LibraryOrangeburg, South Carolina · (803) 531-46361645 Russell StreetLocal History & Genealogy collection and research help →
South Dakota · 2 libraries
Brookings Public LibraryBrookings, South Dakota · (605) 692-9407515 3rd StreetHistorical Room with local genealogy collections (2nd floor) →Huron Public LibraryHuron, South Dakota · (605) 353-8530521 Dakota Avenue SouthGenealogy and local-history research collection & digital archives →
Tennessee · 12 libraries
E.G. Fisher Public LibraryAthens, Tennessee · (423) 745-77821289 Ingleside AvenueLocal history and genealogy collection (850+ volumes on McMinn County & East Tennessee) →The John P. Holt Brentwood LibraryBrentwood, Tennessee · (615) 371-00908109 Concord RoadA-Z research databases, genealogy and local-history collections →Clarksville-Montgomery County Public LibraryClarksville, Tennessee · (931) 648-8826350 Pageant Lane, Suite 501Brown Harvey, Sr. Genealogy Room — microfilm, historical newspapers, death certificates, regional databases, genealogy classes →Cleveland Bradley County Public LibraryCleveland, Tennessee · (423) 472-2163795 Church Street NEHistory Branch and Archives for genealogy and local-history research →Putnam County LibraryCookeville, Tennessee · (931) 526-241650 East Broad StreetAncestry Library Edition & NewsBank for genealogy and local history →Art Circle Public LibraryCrossville, Tennessee · (931) 484-67903 East StreetCumberland County Archives on the same block — thousands of local history and genealogy records →Williamson County Public LibraryFranklin, Tennessee · (615) 595-12431314 Columbia AvenueSpecial Collections: genealogy & local-history research (microfilm newspapers, wills, cemetery, marriage, tax and court records) →Greeneville-Greene County Public LibraryGreeneville, Tennessee · (423) 638-5034210 North Main StreetAccess to T. Elmer Cox Genealogical & Historical Library archives →Johnson City Public LibraryJohnson City, Tennessee · (423) 434-4450100 West Millard StreetTennessee Room for local history and genealogy research →C. E. Weldon Public LibraryMartin, Tennessee · (731) 587-3148410 South Lindell Street16 public internet computers plus 6 in the Children's Library and 2 in the Genealogy Room →Blount County Public LibraryMaryville, Tennessee · (865) 982-0981508 North Cusick StreetBlount County history & genealogy research collection (Sharon Lawson Room; Blount County Genealogical & Historical Society on site) →Oak Ridge Public LibraryOak Ridge, Tennessee · (865) 425-34551401 Oak Ridge TurnpikeOak Ridge Room (dedicated 1986) — local-history collection covering Elza, Scarboro, Robertsville, the Wheat community & the atomic city →
Texas · 13 libraries
Carver Branch — Austin Public LibraryAustin, Texas · (512) 974-10101161 Angelina StreetAccess to Austin History Center Digital Collections and Electric Lady Bird (Central Texas music archive) →Central Library (APL)Austin, Texas · (512) 974-7400710 W. César Chávez StreetInterlibrary loan and holds via APL system (20 branches + Austin History Center) →Windsor Park Branch — Austin Public LibraryAustin, Texas · (512) 974-98405833 Westminster DriveAccess to Austin History Center Digital Collections and Electric Lady Bird (Central Texas music archive) →Tyrrell Historical LibraryBeaumont, Texas · (409) 833-2759695 Pearl StreetIn-library genealogical research with dedicated research staff →J. Erik Jonsson Central LibraryDallas, Texas · (214) 670-14001515 Young StreetLloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Genealogy Collection (8th floor) — one of the largest genealogy research collections in the Southwest, with Ancestry Library, FamilySearch, Fold3, HeritageQuest, and a Heritage →Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch LibraryDallas, Texas · (214) 670-19522008 East Kiest BoulevardTexShare member: free statewide databases, Libby eBooks/audiobooks, Hoopla streaming, and Genealogy/Dallas & Texas History databases all available free with a Dallas library card →Clayton Library Center for Genealogical ResearchHouston, Texas · (832) 393-26005300 Caroline StreetExpert one-on-one research consultations with professional genealogy staff →Julia Ideson BuildingHouston, Texas · (832) 393-1313500 McKinney StreetAccess to the Texas and Local History book collection, maps, city directories, high school yearbooks, and court records →Dr. Eugene Clark LibraryLockhart, Texas · (512) 398-3223217 S. Main StreetTexShare member: 14 public computers, Libby eBooks, Kanopy films, Ancestry genealogy, and Mango Languages (70+ languages) — all free with a card →McAllen Public LibraryMcAllen, Texas · (956) 681-30004001 N. 23rd StreetGenealogy computers with Ancestry Library Edition (in-library) →Richardson Public LibraryRichardson, Texas · (972) 744-4350900 Civic Center DriveLocal history and photographs collection (Texas Instruments era, early Richardson) →Round Rock Public LibraryRound Rock, Texas · (512) 218-7000200 E. Liberty AvenueGenealogy room (3rd floor) with non-circulating U.S., Texas, and Williamson County collections →Central Library — San Antonio Public LibrarySan Antonio, Texas · (210) 207-2500600 Soledad StreetTexana & Genealogy Department: reference-only archival research (Tue & Thu 12–8pm, Wed & Fri & Sat 9am–5pm; call 210-207-2559) →
Utah · 2 libraries
Orem Public LibraryOrem, Utah · (801) 229-705058 North State StreetGenealogy, newspaper, and magazine research databases; a 2,200-map collection including hiking and topographic maps →Santaquin City LibrarySantaquin, Utah · (801) 754-303020 West 100 SouthAccess to Pioneer — Utah's Online Library — the statewide portal for research databases, newspapers, genealogy, and academic resources →
Vermont · 2 libraries
Aldrich Public LibraryBarre, Vermont · (802) 476-75506 Washington StreetVermont Room ethnic-heritage and local-history collection →Stowe Free LibraryStowe, Vermont · (802) 253-614590 Pond StreetVermont Room for local history and genealogy research →
Virginia · 6 libraries
J. Robert Jamerson Memorial LibraryAppomattox, Virginia · (434) 352-5340157 Main StreetGenealogy and local history resources (links to Appomattox County Historical Society records) →Bristol Public LibraryBristol, Virginia · (276) 645-8780701 Goode StreetGenealogy and local history collection: Bristol Herald Courier on microfilm (1907–2018), cemetery files, family files, and local record indexes for marriages, deeds and wills →Culpeper County LibraryCulpeper, Virginia · (540) 825-8691271 Southgate Shopping CenterJulie Bushong Local History Room — will and deed books from 1749, marriage registers, Civil War records, Germanna colonist materials (on-site reference only) →Mary Riley Styles Public LibraryFalls Church, Virginia · (703) 248-5030120 N. Virginia AvenueFalls Church History Room with walk-in hours (Mon 1–5 PM, Wed 4–8 PM) and appointment access →Powhatan County Public LibraryPowhatan, Virginia · (804) 598-56702270 Mann RoadFamilySearch genealogy and Powhatan High School yearbook archive →Meyera E. Oberndorf Central LibraryVirginia Beach, Virginia · (757) 385-01504100 Virginia Beach BoulevardEdgar T. Brown Local History Archive (genealogy & regional history) →
Washington · 3 libraries
Anacortes Public LibraryAnacortes, Washington · (360) 293-19101220 10th StreetMaritime Collection of books and nautical charts covering sailing, boat construction, survival accounts, and the regional Indigenous and local history of Fidalgo Island →Camas Public LibraryCamas, Washington · (360) 834-4692625 NE 4th AvenueAncestry Library Edition (in-library genealogy access) →Everett Public LibraryEverett, Washington · (425) 257-80002702 Hoyt AvenueNorthwest Room local-history and genealogy research assistance →
West Virginia · 6 libraries
Raleigh County Public LibraryBeckley, West Virginia · (304) 255-0511221 North Kanawha StreetHeritage Room for local-history and genealogy research →Kanawha County Public LibraryCharleston, West Virginia · (304) 343-4646123 Capitol StreetGenealogy & local history: Charleston newspaper microfilm archives, WV State Archives vital records, FamilySearch →Clarksburg-Harrison Public LibraryClarksburg, West Virginia · (304) 627-2236404 W. Pike StreetGenealogy and local history research at Waldomore (Mon–Fri 10 am–6 pm; appointments for archival materials) →Cabell County Public LibraryHuntington, West Virginia · (304) 528-5700455 9th StreetLocal history & genealogy research: vital-record indices, brittle books, postcards, historic flood photos →Boone-Madison Public LibraryMadison, West Virginia · (304) 369-7842375 Main StreetGenealogy research assistance and dedicated databases →Philippi Public LibraryPhilippi, West Virginia · (304) 457-349591 South Main StreetGenealogy research assistance and local history resources →
Wisconsin · 4 libraries
Brown County Central LibraryGreen Bay, Wisconsin · (920) 448-4400515 Pine StreetLocal History & Genealogy collection and research help →Hudson Area Public LibraryHudson, Wisconsin · (715) 386-3101700 First StreetHudson History Room for local-history and genealogy research →Hedberg Public LibraryJanesville, Wisconsin · (608) 758-6600316 South Main StreetYouth, teen & adult collections plus local history resources →West Bend Community Memorial LibraryWest Bend, Wisconsin · (262) 335-5151630 Poplar StreetYouth, teen & adult collections plus local history resources →
Wyoming · 2 libraries
Laramie County LibraryCheyenne, Wyoming · (307) 634-35612200 Pioneer AvenueWestern History & Genealogy research collection →Albany County Public LibraryLaramie, Wyoming · (307) 721-2580310 S. 8th StreetWyoming Room (4th floor) — non-circulating local history & genealogy reference collection →
FAQ
Can I use Ancestry for free at the library?
Often, yes. Many public libraries subscribe to Ancestry Library Edition, which cardholders (and usually any visitor) can use free on the library’s computers or Wi-Fi. It is licensed for in-library use only, so you generally cannot log into it from home — but libraries frequently offer HeritageQuest and state databases that do work remotely with your card.
What genealogy and local-history records do libraries keep?
Commonly: U.S. census records, historical newspapers on microfilm or online, city directories, yearbooks, cemetery and church records, obituary and vital-record indexes, county histories, maps, photographs and local archives. Larger libraries have a dedicated genealogy or local-history room and specialist staff.
Do I need a library card to do genealogy research there?
For databases used inside the library you can usually just walk in. To use online genealogy resources from home, or to borrow materials, you will need a library card — which is free for residents.
What is a FamilySearch affiliate library?
A FamilySearch affiliate library is a public library where you get expanded free access to records on FamilySearch.org that are otherwise restricted — you view them on the library’s network. It is a free partnership with the nonprofit that runs FamilySearch; ask staff whether your library is one.
Can the library help a beginner get started?
Yes. Many libraries run genealogy classes, offer one-on-one appointments with local-history staff, and partner with genealogical societies. Bring what you know about your family and a librarian can point you to the right database, record set or archive.
New to libraries? Learn how to get a library card in any U.S. state, or find a branch near you in the public library directory.
By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com