Genealogy

Explore your family history with resources that help you discover your roots and uncover stories from generations past.

Explore your roots and uncover stories that connect generations. The Laramie County Library System’s Genealogy Collection offers a wealth of resources to help you trace your family history. With more than 20,000 books and microforms, you’ll find materials covering the United States and other countries, including military records, passenger and immigration lists, family histories, genealogy journals, and much more.

Genealogy Collection

Located on the third floor of the Cheyenne Library, the Genealogy Collection provides access to:

Over 20,000 genealogy books and periodicals in print and on microform
Online databases such as Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest
Recommended genealogy websites, including FamilySearch.org and FindAGrave

Technology and Equipment

The genealogy room is equipped with everything you need for research and preservation:

Six public computers for internet genealogy research
ST-200X reader/printer/scanner for microfilm or microfiche (also connected to a flatbed scanner for books and documents)
Minolta 6000 reader/printer/scanner for microfilm or microfiche
Two microfilm readers and two microfiche readers
Photocopier/printer and free wireless access
Printing and photocopying are available for $0.10 per page

Additional Resources

Explore these local and state genealogy tools to continue your research:

Special Collections

Discover resources that preserve the stories of Wyoming, the West, and our community.

need one-on-one assistance?

Meet one-on-one with an experienced genealogist for personalized help researching your family history using the library’s print and online resources.

Drop-in genealogy help is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For additional assistance, contact Special Collections Librarian Elaine Hayes at ehayes@lclsonline.org or 307-773-7232, or visit the third floor Ask Here desk to arrange a free one-on-one session.