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GENEalogy Therapy
Get inspired by these incredible stories of how DNA testing changed the lives of these families.
Historical Fiction
Great stories set in the past. Many novels in this genre tell fictional stories featuring actual historical figures or events.
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month
Explore stories that honor the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community. These books shine a light on the struggles and triumphs that shaped them.
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History Database
MyHeritage
Large, internationally diverse genealogy database. Five centuries of billions of documents, photos and resources in thousands of databases.
History Database
History Reference Center
Full-text database featuring historical reference books, magazines, journals and thousands of primary source documents.
Local Newspaper Archive
Grand Rapids Press Historical Archives
Search people, places, organizations, events, historical topics and more from The Grand Rapids Press. Full text from 1893 to 1970.
Only available while visiting a KDL branch.
Research your family history.
Covering North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more. Sources include censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, obituaries and maps.
Highlighted Resources
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month
Explore stories that honor the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community. These books shine a light on the struggles and triumphs that shaped them.
Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day for Teens
These books feature Indigenous/Native American characters and authors.
Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors and commemorates Indigenous histories and culture. This list highlights Indigenous authors.
It's International Podcast Month!
Here are recommended podcasts KDL staff are listening to and loving, with a read-a-like book that matches the theme of their fav podcast.