Research & Learn
Our resources can help you write a paper, learn a language, fix a car, plan a vacation, and a whole lot more. Almost all resources are available anytime, anywhere.
Ancestry.com [Only available in the library]
- Access to Ancestry.com’s genealogical sources
- U.S. and international censuses
- Birth, death, and marriage indexes
- Military data and city directories
Use it for: Genealogy research
Resource Type
History & Genealogy
Research
FamilySearch
- Genealogy resource with billions of historical records from around the world
- Search census records, vital records, military records, photos, and more
- Create a free account to build and share your family tree
- Some FamilySearch records can only be accessed inside the library using a library computer or a personal device connected to the library’s WiFi
Use it for: Researching family history, discovering historical records, and building your family tree.
Resource Type
History & Genealogy
Historical Newspapers: U.S. Major Dailies
- Full text of the Chicago Tribune from 1849-2010, Los Angeles Times from 1881-2010, New York Times from 1851-2015, Wall Street Journal from 1889-2002, and the Washington Post from 1877-2002.
- Includes photographs, ads, and obituaries
Use it for: Locating a specific article or obituary, historical and genealogical research
Resource Type
History & Genealogy
Newspaper & Magazines
Research
History Reference Source
- Covers topics in U.S. and world history from earliest civilizations through the 21st century
- Full-text journals, magazines, reference books, and primary source documents
Use it for: School reports, research, and genealogy
Resource Type
Education & Learning
History & Genealogy
Research