LancasterCounty has a long history. Originally formed in 1729 from ChesterCounty, Lancaster was one of the doorways to expansion, both southern and western.Over the years, many individuals and families passed through the area leaving pieces of their family’s history behind.The Lancaster Public Library is just one of the many sources available to genealogists in LancasterCounty.
Our Collection Includes:
Census records (microfilm)
Local newspapers (paper and microfilm)
Local histories
Atlases
Select collection of family histories
Select church and cemetery records
Small collection of passenger lists and immigration records
LancasterCity Directories
Researchers can also access Ancestry.com using the library’s Public Internet Access Computers.
The Lancaster Public Library also provides a link to the Heritage Quest database, which can be accessed using their library card by our patrons in the library or from home.
Genealogical Services:
A Reference Librarian will search materials in response to specific and detailed requests. The library charges $5.00 per name search, pre-paid.Research requests can be emailed to AskUs@lancaster.lib.pa.us or sent to Reference Department, 125 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA17602.
