Local History & Genealogy
Let the Niles District Library become your “go to” resource for all your research and learning needs.
Newspapers.com (at the Library) Accessible from Our Computers and WiFi
Web access to digitized versions of Niles Daily Star and The Niles Daily Star-Sun. Due to the nature of this agreement, this service is only accessible from the Niles District Library building and WiFi. There are approximately 105,000 pages available from the publications, starting with the year 1887.
We’re working to add all microfilmed papers to this collection so that you can easily search, save and print content online. We are working on making this service accessible at Niles History Center from their WiFi. If you have a personal Newspapers.com subscription, you can now access this content at home!
Obituaries (at home or the Library)
Interested in requesting an obituary? Please fill out our Obituary Request Form or email a request to reference@nileslibrary.net.
For email requests, we need the following information: name on obituary, approximate month/date/year of death, location and whether you would like to receive your information via email or post.
The requested information can be sent via email at no cost, or via post for a $2 fee. For postal service, we’ll need your full name and street address.
MyHeritage (at the Library)
With more than 20 billion historical records at your fingertips, MyHeritage is a powerful tool aimed at helping you find out more about your family’s history.
Ancestry (at the Library)
Ancestry Library Edition is a genealogical and historical research tool that allows you to instantly access to a wide range of resources for. Ancestry Library Edition includes records from the U.S. Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more.
American Ancestors (at home or the Library)
Founded in 1845, the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is the country’s leading resource for family history research. The society helps genealogists of all skill levels improve their knowledge and understanding of their family and its place in history through the American Ancestors database. Although its name says New England, NEHGS provides expertise and research in nearly all aspects of family history, from 17th-century colonial New England through 20th-century immigration research.
