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Phones are down at the Covington Library intermittently. The phone company is working to restore consistent access as soon as possible. 

The Shoreline Library is now closed Monday, April 16 through Sunday, May 20 for interior renovations. Check Shoreline's location page for information about limited services and updates during the closure. 

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Genealogy and Biography

Ancestry Library Edition Databases Library Card Required.

Genealogical information from 1.2 billion+ records. Includes U.S. Federal Census from 1790, and the American Genealogical Biographical Index. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page. *Ancestry is available on personal devices from within the library as long as you are logged into the KCLS wifi.
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Cyndi’s List

Comprehensive listing of genealogical resources containing links to ethnic group sources, how-to articles, country/geography resources, and more than 200 other categories.

FamilySearch

Historical records, including many with digitized images; save and share your family tree; order microfilmed records to view in a local Family History Library; find tips and resources using the Research Wiki; and much more.

Fold3 Library Edition Databases Library Card Required.

Military records and documents from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam and beyond. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

HeritageQuest Databases Library Card Required.

Fully-indexed U.S. Census, local and family history collection, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank records, U.S. Serial Set, PERSI (Periodical Source Index), and more. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

National Archives

Vast array of records held by the National Archives, including military service files, immigration and arrival records, land records, and more.

One-Step Webpages

Tools developed by Stephen P. Morse to simplify searches in several websites, including the Ellis Island and Castle Garden passenger lists.

Sanborn Maps (Washington State) Databases Library Card Required.

Large scale maps of Washington cities and towns from1867-1970, detailing street blocks and building numbers. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

World GenWeb Project

Volunteer-based site that aims to provide an information page for every country in the world.
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