Genealogy Services

Our libraries offer extensive resources for researching and learning more about family history and genealogy.

Ancestry Library

Ancestry® Library Edition is available for in-library use. Distributed exclusively by ProQuest and powered by Ancestry.com, it delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. Ancestry Library Edition brings the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resource to your library.

Heritage Quest logo

HeritageQuest® Online is available for home use. It is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.  The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s. 

Search our catalog for Genealogy-related items.

Find Genealogy-related videos on our Kanopy Streaming service.

Use our Microfiche reader at the Lynden Library to research local newspapers. You can also view slides