We are now open by appointment only due to the covid virus until further notice. Call (815) 875-8491 or (815) 303-7386 to schedule an appointment. We are still able to do research for you for a fee and send it to you. Please refer to our Research Policy.

Do you have Bureau County ancestors? Our vast collection will help you learn about them.

Come visit our library and use our many records. It’s amazing how much you can learn about your Bureau County ancestors.

Unable to visit?

We are glad to do research for you at a nominal fee and will provide documentation and photocopies. Many researchers have been very pleased with the information we have found for them. Please see Our Major Resources and our Research Policy page.