Genealogy & Family History Resources
Online Genealogy Databases
Databases and collections, linked from our website, supplement your genealogical research.
Ancestry.com Library Edition
This is the library version of Ancestry.com. It allows you to search billions of genealogy records from the U.S. and around the world in a single search. Available for in-Library use only.
Cyndi’s List
Comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.
Family Search
Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Free. Must create an account.
FamilySearch Affiliate Library
Evergreen Park Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. Patrons are able to view restricted film images (that cannot be viewed from home) on one of our library computers or from a laptop connected to the Evergreen Park Public Library WiFi network. You will need to sign in to your FamilySearch.org account or create a free account and search for the restricted images.
Find A Grave
Search grave and cemetery records posted by dedicated volunteers.
The USGenWeb Project
Useful for finding resources by state or county.
Where to write for Vital Records
Local History Collection
The collection includes Evergreen Park Village Board of Trustees meeting minutes, Evergreen Park Community High School yearbooks, and Evergreen Park telephone directories. Click here for more information on the Local History Collection.
View 1950 Census Records
The 1950 census records were released by the U.S. National Archives on April 1, 2022. This website provides full access to the 1950 census images, including population schedules, enumeration district maps, and enumeration district descriptions. Until the records are indexed, you will have to search by address and enumeration district (ED) .