Genealogy

>National Archives: Genealogists/Family Historians
A great starting place for genealogical research, how-to tips for beginners and experts, links to primary sources world-wide, and databases of family trees.

>National Archives: State Archives
Genealogists may need to get information from state archives and historical societies.

>Cyndi’s List
A categorized and cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet, 335,000+ links for family history!

>State Historical Society of Iowa
A main repository of Iowa historical and genealogical information.

Upcoming Events

Sapling Storytime March 25, 2023 at 10:30 am – 11:15 am Youth Department. Join us for Preschool Storytime as we read, sing, dance, and play. Parents are encouraged to embrace their inner child and dance and sing along with their child/ren. For preschoolers, ages 3-5.Kids Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

Anime Club March 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Teen Room. Open to all teens ages 12-18 who are in grades 7-12! New to anime? Are you a seasoned pro? Join us in watching some anime while indulging in Japanese snacks! No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cedar Falls Public Library.

What is that 19th century fashion?: A Fortepan Iowa program March 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Do you like Victorian-era fashion? Maybe you are curious about what Iowans wore over 100 years ago?Join us in the Cedar Falls Public Library meeting room on Sunday, March 26, at 2 p.m., to lend your expertise (and curiosity) to a conversation about 19th century fashion with local fashion expert Ann Olsson.We will also be…