Located in the lower level of Flint Public Library, the Local History & Genealogy Room houses a collection of published materials dating back to the 19th century. The history collection focuses on the history of Flint, Genesee County and Michigan. The Genealogy Collection started with a gift from the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1905. The Library has grown that collection to be the second largest open stack genealogical collection in Michigan.
Computers are available for using the Ancestry database and doing Internet research. Scanners (flatbed and feeder) are available for making copies from print material as well as for digitizing photos. Scanned materials can be printed (for a fee), saved to a USB drive, or emailed.
For more information about using computers and printers at the Library, see Using Technology at FPL.
Library staffing the Local History & Genealogy Room can help you locate and use our resources. Staff is ready to assist with the handling of fragile materials such as microfilm and to show you how to use the equipment in the Local History & Genealogy Room.
If you would like to sign up for a 30 minute dedicated appointment with one of our Local History & Genealogy experts on staff, see the Book An Expert service.
The Special Collections Room is adjacent to the Local History & Genealogy Room. It contains fragile print materials and microfilm, along with microfilm reader/scanners. Please request access to this room from staff. Staff will load the microfilm reader and show you how to operate the reader to find and scan the images you need.
