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Genealogy and Family History

Learn how to trace your family history.

Genealogy/Family History Books in the Library

Learn about everyday life during your ancestors' times

Adding historical context to your ancestor's lives helps bring them alive. The following books describe how people lived during different time periods both in America and Europe.

More books to learn about our ancestors

Genealogy Videos

St. Louis Community College Libraries

Florissant Valley Campus Library
3400 Pershall Rd.
Ferguson, MO 63135-1408
Phone: 314-513-4514

Forest Park Campus Library
5600 Oakland
St. Louis, MO 63110-1316
Phone: 314-644-9210

Meramec Campus Library
11333 Big Bend Road
St. Louis, MO 63122-5720
Phone: 314-984-7797

Wildwood Campus Library
2645 Generations Drive
Wildwood, MO 63040-1168
Phone: 636-422-2000