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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.

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

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