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Microfilm / Microfiche Reader

One machine is available at the Main Library. In addition to printing, one has the option of digitally capturing images of content for saving to a USB, burning to a CD-ROM or for sending to oneself by email.

Bring your own microfilm or inter-library loan in reels or fiche to view on site or browse our collection.

Please call to book the microfilm / microfiche reader. You can book the machine for a 2 hour time slot up to 3 days in advance. To book the machine, please call 905-875-2665 extension 3263.

Genealogy & Local History

The Story of You

Put on your detective hat and discover your own rich history. Why genealogy? The reasons are endless!

Unearth your lineage
Personalize history through your forebears
Learn about your medical history
Find out whether you are eligible to join a hereditary society
Record an oral or video history for future generations
Find distant relatives

Unravel your past. Start your journey today!

Halton Resources

Halton Digital Newspaper Archive

Access over 200,000 digital newspaper pages and over 440,000 index entries covering the region of Halton. Includes births, marriages and deaths and articles appearing in the Acton Free Press, Burlington Gazette, Canadian Champion, Georgetown Herald and others.

Once you have found your citation, visit the Main Library and read the newspaper on microfilm.

Alternatively, the library can make copies of the actual notices from the Canadian Champion at a cost of $10.00 for the first citation and $5.00 for each subsequent citation up to five requests. Contact our Information Desk for this service. Please include your mailing address in the email.

Ancestry Library Edition

Access is available in library only. Take a sneak peak with this 2-minute video.

An essential genealogical tool with thousands of databases and billions of names, including census, vital, church, court, immigration records and more. International coverage including Canada.

Ancestry makes family research easy for beginners and advanced family historians alike. Drop in and get started now with Ancestry Library Edition! Access is available in library only.

Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center

Genealogy is one of Canada's fastest growing hobbies!

Enjoy full text, fully imaged articles and more....

Start exploring Genealogy as a hobby now!

Early Canadiana Online

Do you have early Canadian ancestors? Early Canadiana has and continues to digitize many rare publications dating back to Canada's beginnings.

Access a rich collection of early Canadian print heritage featuring works published from the time of the first European settlers up to the early 20th Century. Some content may be restricted to in library use only.