The Local History Room’s collection contains books, a large collection of microfilm, and subscriptions to the Ancestry Plus and Heritage Quest databases.
The department’s collection emphasizes Lauderdale and the surrounding counties of Northwest Alabama, Northeast Mississippi, and Southern-Middle Tennessee. Additionally, the Local History Room houses an extensive collection of records spanning several New England, Southern, and Midwestern states.
Staff and knowledgeable volunteers are ready to assist both local and out-of-state researchers. For more information about the Local History Room’s collection and services, contact us at 256-764-6564, ext. 130.
Online Local History and Genealogy Resources
FLPL Digital Archive
(requires library card)
(in-library only)
(access at FLPL only)
(requires library card)
How to donate items to the Local History and Genealogy Department
Acceptance of an item by a special collection librarian should be considered conditional pending approval by the director. The director has the ultimate discretion to either accept or reject a potential donation to the collection.
Works of art can only be accepted under the most extenuating conditions, due to limitations of space and long-term storability.
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Mission Statement
Preserving the memories, history, and heritage of the people of Lauderdale County and the Shoals Region.