My Account
618-462-0677Online Databases
Genealogy & Local History Databases and Newspapers
Alton Telegraph November 2012-December 2019
Not available remotely due to copyright restrictions.
Visit Website
Alton Telegraph from Newsbank January 2020-Present
Includes full-color newspaper pages from January 1, 2020–present, including today’s newspaper.
Visit Website
Archive.org
Digitized books from the Hayner Collection, including yearbooks, Alton city directories, and other items.
Visit Website
Elijah P Lovejoy Films and Biography
Check out the Bibliography of Books and Materials about Elijah P. Lovejoy in the Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library Collection
Visit Website
FamilySearch
The Hayner Genealogy & Local is a FamilySearch affiliate library.
From home you can still log in to access FamilySearch’s free re
Visit Website
Fold3
Access military records, including stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
Visit Website
Herald & Review (Decatur, Illinois)
Herald & Review (Decatur, Illinois) Newspaper Collection
Visit Website
Illinois Digital Archives
Photographs digitized by the Genealogy & Local History Library staff.
Visit Website
Madison County Cemetery Maps
Maps of local cemeteries. More information about gravestones and burials is available at the Hayner Genealogy & Local History Librar
Visit Website
NewsBank – America’s News
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and ca
Visit Website
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
Available through the University of Illinois Library (includes Alton).
Visit Website
State Genealogy Research Guides
Created by the Genealogy & Local History Library staff.
Visit Website
State Journal Register (Springfield, Illinois)
State Journal Register (Springfield, Illinois) Newspaper Collection
Visit Website
Illinois Department of Revenue
(Click on the “Forms” icon at the top of the page to view tax forms) (1-800-356-6302)
Visit Website
Inkie
Free ebooks for kids, young adult, and older. Novels, the classics, Indie authors, and educational materials.
Visit Website
Project Gutenberg
Over 60,000 free ebooks of the world’s greatest literature, to read online or download.
Visit Website
