MPL Genealogy
The genealogy department is open for use during regular library hours. Before using any materials in the department, patrons must first read the department rules and sign in. The materials can be accessed in the genealogy department any time the library is open. None of the materials are available for checkout.
Genealogy Research Help
Patrons may use the materials in the genealogy department anytime the library is open. For help with research, it is necessary to come during the hours the department is staffed at the hours below. Staff can assist patrons in locating information on Ottawa County and other related information.
Note: All microfilm look-ups will be performed by staff only.
Genealogy & Adult Librarian
Cyaira Harvey
918-541-2324
charvey@miamiokla.net
The genealogy department is staffed during the following hours:
Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri from 9:00am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm
VHS Conversion Service
Have old VHS tapes laying around that you want to digitize? The library can convert them free of charge! All you have to do is provide us with an external storage device (USB Drive or hard drive), your tapes, and a signed VHS tape conversion agreement and we can begin converting your tapes for you!
At this time we can convert standard VHS tapes, compact tapes, and mini dv tapes!
Clip of former library director Joyce Wallen discussing how the library came to be on its 75th birthday! This VHS tape is from our collection and was converted using our equipment! If you'd like to see the full video locate the link to Preservica below which houses all the digital copies of our tapes and photos!
Genealogy is an adventure into your family history. We share our life stories for many reasons – to relive cherished memories and make sense of the past, to document relationships and values that have shaped our lives.
The “Keys to the Past” workshops are a beginner’s class into the world of genealogy. Barbara Becker leads the workshops which cover a variety of topics ranging from how to organize your family research to how to use census records to trace ancestors. To ask about classes contact Barbara Becker.
Search census records, city directories, military records, wills and probates, and much more using your library card! Don’t have a card but still want to search? That’s fine! The site is available for searching without a library card as long as you’re using a library computer!
Logging In:
Patron ID is “P” plus your six-digit library card number
Example: P123456
If your library card is fewer than six digits, add the appropriate number of zeros at the end to make it six digits.
Example: P123400
Preservica is a server where all the library photos and videos are housed! Click the button below to begin exploring the library’s collection!
Know someone in one of the photos and want to identify them? Download the photo and send it in an email to charvey@miamiokla.net with the name and description of that person!
MPL Genealogy Facebook Group
Like the MPL Genealogy Group on Facebook to stay up to date on the genealogy department's upcoming activities and events!
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