Genealogy
Boston Public Library has a stellar collection of local and family history materials in print, in electronic format, and on microform. This includes published genealogies, town histories, immigration records, passenger lists, newspapers, and many other resources to help you find the history of your family.
Our Genealogy Specialist presents a variety of genealogy-related programming throughout the year, including lectures from guest speakers with expertise in numerous related topics. All events are free and open to the public.
Questions? Please email research@bpl.org.
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Explore resources for researching your ancestors & family history at the Boston Public Library and beyond with our Genealogy Research Guide.
The Boston Public Library Local & Family History Collection includes more than 30,000 wide-ranging materials from the 17th–21st centuries.
Watch recordings of some of Boston Public Library's genealogy programs on our YouTube channel.
Watch recordings of some of the Boston Public Library's Local & Family History Lecture programs on our YouTube channel.
Research Services staff can assist you with finding collections for your use, for formal education support, scholarly research, and more.
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