SRGCouncil Regional Genealogical Libraries
Why use a Genealogical Library?
- Not all historical documents and resources are available online due to copyright restrictions.
- Not all historical resources are available for free. Check the library catalogs below to see if one of the books or periodicals will help with your research.
- Resources are available during Library hours.
Several SRGCouncil Member Organizations have Genealogy Libraries open to the public.
We will be adding the library names and locations, along with a link to their library catalogues, so the library offerings can be viewed prior to visiting the library. Please check back again soon to view the listing. Making a list before visiting the library will allow more time to research the actual documents, books, and resources.
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Davis Genealogy Club Library
Location: Davis Senior Center, 646 A St, Davis, CA 95616
The Davis Genealogy Club Library is open two afternoons a week. See https://davisgenealogy.org/library-2/ for the most current hours and to access the catalog before visiting. The Library houses over 1000 (non-circulating) volumes that most of the states, and many countries as well as how-to books. Of note is the collection of family histories, many local to Davis and Yolo County. Users can search online, either by Excel (download and sort the list) or by PDF. Volunteer docents are ready to help visiting patrons.
Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia Reference Library
Location: 734 Marin Street, Vallejo; 2nd floor of Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
The Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia Reference Library houses 2,923 items helpful to genealogical researchers, including books, and pamphlets, etc. Special Collections include: Vallejo city directories 1870-1991, Vallejo Times-Herald obituary listings 1999-present, and Benicia Herald obituary listings 1999-2021. Check out their catalogue at: https://www.librarything.com/catalog/gsvb. Hours of operation include: Every Tuesday: Noon-3:30 pm, 2nd Thursday: Noon-3:30 pm, and 1st & 3rd Saturdays: Noon-3:30 pm, and by appointment. Use of the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum's reference library also is available.
Napa Valley Genealogical Society Library
Location: 1701 Menlo Ave, Napa
The NVGS library is an invaluable resource in northern California for beginning and advanced researchers. It contains more than 9,000 holdings, which cover the precolonial era to present day. The collection is the main repository for Napa County records, but offers much more, including substantial resources on Colonial America, each of the 50 states, and many foreign countries. Click URL: https://napagensoc.org/Online-Catalog. All are welcome to visit and explore.
Paradise Genealogy Society Library
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Root Cellar Genealogy Library
Location: 1020 "O" Street, Sacramento
Root Cellar's Library, housed at the California State Archives building is open the same hours as the Archives. The library holds over 6,000 books and periodicals searchable through its online catalogue. Click URL https://rootcellar.org/libraryRecords.php. Users may search by Subject (census, court records, etc.), by Placename (England & Wales, Alameda County, California, etc.), or by Title, Author or Call Number. The catalog also offers an alphabetized list in PDF format that may be viewed and/or printed and a graphical list of all available search categories.
Roseville Genealogy Society Library
Location: 225 Taylor Street, Roseville
Roseville's Genealogical Library is located in the Roseville Main Library, and open regular Main Library hours. All items are considered references for in-house use only.
San Joaquin Genealogical Society Library
Location: 605 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton, California
San Joaquin Genealogical Society donated their genealogical holdings to the Chavez Library in Stockton. The Chavez Library is part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library System, and the genealogical holdings are available during regular Library hours. All items are considered references for in-house use only.
