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Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry: Library Edition is powered by the world's most popular consumer online genealogy resource Ancestry.com. Here, you can unlock the story of you with sources like  censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more.

Access Ancestry Library Edition

Note: Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Ancestry is now available from outside the Library. Please use the login form below for access.

Access Ancestry with your Library card number and PIN


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If you do not know your PIN, please contact your local library


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Please note: this digital service is provided by a third-party vendor and may be hosted in a location outside of Canada. By using this service, you are consenting to the service provider’s privacy policy. You may view this policy in advance by clicking “Privacy Policy” in the menu below.