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Genealogy

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition can only be accessed using the library wifi or library computers.

Ancestry Library Edition lets you search family history records that include the US Federal Census (1790 to 1940), the Social Security Death Index, draft registration records, passenger lists, directories, narratives, probate, land title records, and some Canadian and UK census records.

FamilySearch

FamilySearch lets you search some genealogical records, family trees, and create your own family tree online.

New Providence Memorial Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library.  At NPML, you can view over 400 million digital original records in FamilySearch, including name indexes and images, that cannot be viewed from home.

You must use the library computers (or a device connected to library wifi) to access the additional records on FamilySearch.  Ask for a computer guest pass at the front desk if you plan to use one of the computers. Then go to Family Search and log in with your personal login.

FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most Family History Center-only databases, but not all. You may need to visit a Family History Center for some records.

HeritageQuest

HeritageQuest allows you to search Census records, books (family and local histories), wills & probate records, city directories, military records, immigration records, the Social Security Death Index, cemeteries and more.  

New Jersey State Library's Genealogy Guide

The Genealogy Librarian at the New Jersey State Library has published a genealogy research guide.  

FALL in love with Your Library!

Are you enjoying the crisp, cool autumn air in our area? While letting go of summer can be hard, there is so much to enjoy this fall!

YOUR public library has been busy all summer getting ready for some exciting changes! If you haven't been inside the library recently, come check us out. Stroll through our newly refreshed stacks, spruced up and spread out to allow for easier browsing of your favorite books. We've got some great new displays to help you find even more titles to entice. Relax in our comfortable quiet reading area with our new swivel chairs, and peruse some upcoming programs at our big bulletin boards.

We're working on more fantastic additional upgrades still to come, like new computers, faster wifi and membership in the MAIN library consortium, all just a few months away.

Come discover, collaborate and connect with Your Library this fall. Visit our Calendar for our program schedule. Join us!

Upcoming Events

Nov 29 10:30AM-Mother Goose Storytime with Miss Debbie
Nov 29 03:15PM-Lego Club
Nov 30 10:30AM-Storytime with Miss Anita
Nov 30 10:30AM-Creative Writing Group
Nov 30 03:00PM-Knitting Workshop