Local History Collection
About Our Collection
Our Local History Collection is housed in the lower level of the Minooka Branch. Our collection contains historical information from Channahon, Minooka, Aux Sable and Channahon Townships. Our collection includes genealogical information, photographs, yearbooks, area maps and plat books, newspapers and clippings, church records and more.
Hours
Open by appointment. Please call 815-467-1600 and ask for Michele.
Donations
We are always looking for new information about the history of our area. Donations are gratefully accepted but not always necessary. We can also photograph, copy or scan your materials and return them to you.
Contact info:
Because of the limited hours of our collection, our local history clerk can do searches by email or phone:
Michele Houchens
Local History Clerk
815-467-1600
email at micheleh@trpld.org
Virtual Local History Museum: Take an online tour of our collection and our area's rich history. Now back online!
Genealogy and Local History Links
AncestoryPlus is the library edition of the popular genealogy website. It is available for in library use only at the Main and Branch libraries.
Heritage Quest Online is available for both in library use and home use. To use from home pick up a brochure or click here for the passwords.
Chicago Tribune Historical Edition provides full digital content of the Chicago Tribune from 1849-1985. The Extra Edition provides the same content in a graphic format. You need to have a Three Rivers Public Library card to access this content.
Family Search allows searchs of vast genealogical databases.
Grundy County IL Gen Web , Kendall County Gen Web and Will County Gen Web provide access to local records and links.
US Gen Web Project is a large genealogical website. It provides links to all state government genealogical websites and more.
Search Illinois public records statewide for vital information such as death, birth and marriage certificates with official government websites.