The Special Collections Room is operated on an independent research basis. Limited assistance is provided by library staff and approximately 20 volunteers.

The Special Collections Room, which accommodates up to 40 people, features microfiche and microfilm reader/printer/scanners, a photocopier, wireless Internet and Internet access computers. Patrons using the collection are asked to keep the materials in the room. Groups are invited to use the Special Collections Room, as well as individuals.

Charts, forms and other materials are available for photocopying. A list of genealogists who will do research for a fee is also available.

For more information on tours or fee-based researchers, contact:

Elaine Hayes
Special Collections Librarian
Phone: 307-773-7232
E-mail: ehayes@lclsonline.org

If you are making a special trip to the Special Collections Room, we strongly encourage you to call first (307-773-7232) to check on the availability of staff or volunteer assistance.

View Special Collections Introductory Brochure »

Have you always wanted to get started tracing your family tree, but weren’t sure where to start? Then let the Laramie County Library lend you a hand!

This month, the library will host a series of workshop to help people begin, continue or advance their genealogical searches.

The sessions take place at 7 p.m. on Mondays. Program dates and themes are:

July 12 - Beginning Genealogy

July 19 - Internet Genealogy

July 26 - Intermediate Genealogy

Free and open to the public, these sessions take place in the library’s Cottonwood Room, 2200 Pioneer Ave. in Cheyenne.

Pre-registration is required for each session and may be done by calling 634-3561 or by visiting the “Ask Here” desk on the third floor.

View Genealogy Workshop: Beginning Slides »

View Genealogy Workshop: Intermediate Slides »

View Genealogy Workshop: Internet Slides»