Work on your family tree together


Have you ever made—or wanted to make—a family tree? Are you interested in the history of your family or other families? People all over the world like to celebrate their family history.

Get started using the E-Library

If you are interested in researching your own family’s history, also known as genealogy, a great place to start is the E-Library, which offers free access resources like Ancestry.com. All you need is your library card.

You can also check out this handy book to help you get started:

Guide to Genealogy

More for you

The Library also has many other great books for kids, tweens, and teens about families and their interesting histories. Here are a few of our favorites:

Florence and Her Fantastic Family Tree

My Family Tree and Me

Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party

The Granddaughter Necklace

The Truth Project

Jefferson's Children


Visit Learn at Home for even more great resources, including:

  • Free online tutoring
  • Online tools available 24x7x365
  • Recommended items from our collection that you can pick up curbside