Genealogy & Local History at Wyoming Libraries (13 Verified)
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Genealogy & Local History at Libraries in Wyoming
Looking to trace your family tree or explore local history in Wyoming? These 13 public libraries have offering genealogy & local-history resources verified on their official pages — with genealogy databases, historical newspapers, local archives and staff who can help you get started.
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We have verified 13 public libraries in Wyoming offering genealogy & local history, across 13 cities — including Buffalo, Cheyenne, Douglas, Evanston, Green River. Each links to that library’s page with its address, hours and phone so you can confirm the service and any fees.
A few worth knowing in Wyoming:
- Lander Library (Fremont County Library System) · Lander — GoWYLD statewide digital portal access, including Libby eBooks & audiobooks, genealogy databases, and LinkedIn Learning
- Lincoln County Library System · Kemmerer — Full GoWYLD statewide digital portal access including LinkedIn Learning, Mometrix test prep, and genealogy databases
- Uinta County Library · Evanston — GoWYLD statewide digital portal access: research, genealogy, health, business, and more for all cardholders
💡 Good to know: Ancestry Library Edition is free inside the library but not from home; HeritageQuest and many state databases do work remotely with your card — ask staff which resources you can access from home before you leave.
Wyoming libraries with genealogy & local history — 13 verified
Johnson County LibraryBuffalo, Wyoming · (307) 684-5546171 North Adams StreetLocal history and genealogy room with microfilm, digitized photos & Ancestry Library Edition →Laramie County LibraryCheyenne, Wyoming · (307) 634-35612200 Pioneer AvenueWestern History & Genealogy research collection →Converse County LibraryDouglas, Wyoming · (307) 358-3644300 East Walnut StreetWyoming Newspapers historical archive access for genealogy and local history research →Uinta County LibraryEvanston, Wyoming · (307) 783-0480701 Main StreetGoWYLD statewide digital portal access: research, genealogy, health, business, and more for all cardholders →Sweetwater County Library — Green RiverGreen River, Wyoming · (307) 875-3615300 North 1st EastOnline access to language-learning, genealogy and grant-search databases via GoWYLD →Lincoln County Library SystemKemmerer, Wyoming · (307) 877-6961519 Emerald StreetFull GoWYLD statewide digital portal access including LinkedIn Learning, Mometrix test prep, and genealogy databases →Lander Library (Fremont County Library System)Lander, Wyoming · (307) 332-5194451 North 2nd StreetGoWYLD statewide digital portal access, including Libby eBooks & audiobooks, genealogy databases, and LinkedIn Learning →Albany County Public LibraryLaramie, Wyoming · (307) 721-2580310 S. 8th StreetWyoming Room (4th floor) — non-circulating local history & genealogy reference collection →Niobrara County LibraryLusk, Wyoming · (307) 334-3490425 South Main StreetGenealogy collection with birth records, obituaries & Niobrara County cemetery records →Weston County LibraryNewcastle, Wyoming · (307) 746-220623 West Main StreetDigitized Weston County newspaper archive spanning 1890 to 2022 — a rare and complete local history record →Sheridan County Fulmer Public LibrarySheridan, Wyoming · (307) 674-8585335 West Alger StreetWyoming Room — western history, digitized newspapers, genealogy & oral history collections →Crook County Public LibrarySundance, Wyoming · (307) 283-1008414 East Main StreetGoWYLD research tools: genealogy databases, newspaper archives, test prep and auto repair guides →Goshen County LibraryTorrington, Wyoming · (307) 532-34112001 East A StreetSunrise Mine photograph and local-history collection →
📝 How to research genealogy & local history in Wyoming
- Start with what you already know. Write down names, dates and places for yourself and older relatives — that is your roadmap before you open any database.
- Use the library’s genealogy databases. Ancestry Library Edition is free but in-library only; HeritageQuest and many {state} state databases 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 photographs.
- Ask a librarian or local-history staff. Many {state} libraries offer one-on-one appointments, classes or genealogy-society partnerships — a big 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.
New to this? See the national guide on how library genealogy research works.
Frequently asked questions
Which Wyoming cities have libraries with genealogy & local history?
We have verified 13 across 13 cities in Wyoming: Buffalo, Cheyenne, Douglas, Evanston, Green River, Kemmerer, Lander, Laramie and 5 more. Open any library’s page above for its address, hours and phone.
How many Wyoming libraries offer genealogy & local history?
We have confirmed 13 Wyoming public libraries with genealogy & local history, each verified from its official information. We add more as we confirm them, so the count can grow — or browse the full national list.
What makes Lander Library (Fremont County Library System) in Lander notable for genealogy & local history?
GoWYLD statewide digital portal access, including Libby eBooks & audiobooks, genealogy databases, and LinkedIn Learning. See its full page for hours, address and phone.
Is genealogy & local history available at Lincoln County Library System in Kemmerer?
Full GoWYLD statewide digital portal access including LinkedIn Learning, Mometrix test prep, and genealogy databases. See its full page for hours, address and phone.
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Services verified from each library’s official information during our 2026 review. Fees and availability can change — confirm on the library’s page before visiting.