History & Genealogy

Genealogy

Historical family photo

The library offers a wide variety of genealogy research tools to help you in discovering your family history.

Local History

West University Avenue photo

Looking for information on Gainesville and Alachua County history? The library has many tools to help you with your research.

Events

Information

Crazy Horse nephew Crazy Horse Descendant to Speak at HQ
Posted by: FionaL
Would you like to meet a real life descendant of Crazy Horse? One of his great nephews will be here.
cover of the book Gainesville Memories Gainesville Memories
Posted by: CarolineH
A new book has been added to the library collection AND it features Gainesville.
Joe Knetsch, historian and author Alachua County Library District and Friends Of the Library present Joe Knetsch
Posted by: CarolineH
American historian and author Joe Knetsch will discuss World War I, Florida, and the Influenza Pandemic of 1917-1921. Want to learn more...

eSources

Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Use Only)
Gainesville Sun Collection
Gainesville Sun Microfilm Index (1986-2007)
Heritage Collection
Heritage Quest Online

Genealogy Websites

Local History Websites

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