Upon request, a brochure about the Library's local history and genealogy collection can be obtained by writing to the section, in care of the Library of Congress.

The Library's genealogy collection began as early as 1815 with the purchase of Thomas Jefferson's library.

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Calhoun also has one of the largest genealogy collections in the state, housed at Calhoun County Library.

The main library has an extensive genealogy collection including digitized records, microfilm, local histories, yearbooks and other records in paper form.

The library had a large and popular genealogy collection, a space used as headquarters for the local Boy Scouts, and hosted art shows and concerts.

Their Research Library contains over 750 volumes, 700 manuscripts, 1000 photographs, maps and documents as well as a fine genealogy collection.

Special genealogy collections are available at the Central, Melbourne, and Titusville libraries.

She said that small local libraries like hers have strong local history and genealogy collections.

The Public Library houses an extensive Local History and genealogy collection which is open and available for research.