Written by Larry Richmond, Department Manager - 2 South, Downtown Main Library
FamilySearch.org is a powerful, free tool for genealogy and family history research, offering access to more than 6 billion searchable names and 2 billion historic records. Library staff rely on FamilySearch daily to help customers explore their family trees and uncover new connections. With more than 300 million new records added each year, it’s an ever-growing resource for discovering your heritage.
CHPL Is Now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library
All 41 CHPL locations are now FamilySearch affiliate libraries! This means that when you use FamilySearch.org on a library computer or while connected to the Library's Wi-Fi, you’ll gain access to even more records and images—content that isn’t available outside of affiliate locations. CHPL is proud to be part of this exclusive network, which includes only a few hundred libraries nationwide.
How to Get Started with FamilySearch
- Create a free account at FamilySearch.org.
- Visit any CHPL location and log in using a library computer or your own device while connected to the Library's Wi-Fi.
- Start exploring your family history with expanded access to records!
Take advantage of this incredible resource and start uncovering your past at CHPL today!
Join a Genealogy Event at the Library
If you're excited about FamilySearch, check out one of the library’s free genealogy events. From how-to sessions for beginners to CHPL’s long-running Green Township Genealogy Club, there’s an event that’s right for you. Visit CHPL’s genealogy page to learn about learn about the latest genealogy events and find related resources.
Learn more about CHPL's Genealogy and Local History resources. What are you most excited to discover with FamilySearch at the Library?
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