Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry provides access to billions of historical records, including census, immigration, and military data, to help users explore their family history.
Holiday Schedule
The Library will be closed on December 24 and December 25. We will reopen on December 26 at 10am.
The Library will also be closed on December 31 and January 1, reopening on January 2 at 10am.
Our online resources remain open 24/7, where you can access digital books, movies, music, and more.
EBSCO Databases
This package includes 55 databases covering a wide range of topics, from car repair and legal resources to health information, academic research, and more.
Fold3
Fold3 is a military records archive with documents, photos, and stories, helping users explore U.S. military history and their ancestors' service records.
HeritageQuest
HeritageQuest is an online genealogy research tool offering access to census records, family history resources, and other historical documents for ancestry research.
Hispanic Life in America
Hispanic Life in America is a database providing news, articles, and primary sources documenting the experiences and impact of Hispanics in the US.
Newspapers.com
Newspapers.com is an online archive with millions of digitized newspaper pages, helping users explore historical news, obituaries, and local stories for research.
Wood Dale History Blog
A collection of Wood Dale’s historical documents, photographs, and stories preserved by the Wood Dale Historical Society to highlight the town’s rich past.