Image from Heritage Quest.

The library offers a variety of resources for patrons interested in learning more about their family history. Databases like American Ancestors (in library use only), Ancestry Library (in library use only), and Heritage Quest are a great place to begin your search. Historic local newspapers, town reports and street listings, and other historical resources are available in our Cushing Reading Room. Please visit the Reference Desk for more information. 

Local genealogy expert, Joe Petrie, also offers individual genealogy sessions to patrons by appointment several times a year. Please contact the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200 x110 to see if we are scheduling appointments. 

Image from American Ancestors

If you are interested in searching further, please check out these Genealogy Links and "How to Find People" guide to see what other external resources are available.  This handy Genealogy Methodology Checklist provided by our local genealogy  guru, Joe Petrie, is another great place to start. The Reference staff are always happy to help with research requests, just ask!