Seattle Genealogical Society

The SGS Research Library

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Welcome to the Seattle Genealogical Society Library. At SGS we offer a wealth of important genealogical resources for the family history researcher. Our collection includes books, maps, and digital materials for all states, focusing on the Pacific Northwest, and international regions.
 
SGS is FamilySearch Affiliate Library. When you are inside our library using either your own computer or one of our patron computers you will be able to access some "locked" records on FamilySearch.org.
 
Library Collection
The SGS collection complements resources available through the Seattle Public Library's genealogy collection and other online resources such as Family Search.org and Open Library, to name a few.
  
Pacific Northwest Collection
The Pacific Northwest Collection encompasses Seattle, King County, Washington State as well as Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and British Columbia.
  
Special Collections
The Library holds several special collections: Mayflower, Colonial America, and the George Kent Collection. Click here to find out more about our Special Collections.
         
Family Histories
The Family Histories collection includes published volumes and collections of family genealogy materials, cataloged by primary surname.
  
Computer Resources

The Library has four computer workstations for patrons to use to access Ancestry's World Explorer, Fold3, Newspapers.com Extra, American Ancestors (NEHGS), historygeo.com, FindMyPast, Archion, and our digital holdings. Wireless internet access is available for those who bring their own portable computers. 

  
Scanning Resources
Library patrons may use one of two machines to scan papers, photos, fragile items, albums and books. Be sure to bring a flashdrive to save the scanned materials.
Visit the Library
The SGS Library is located in Suite 302 at the historic Good Shepherd Center in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle.  Our holdings DO NOT CIRCULATE. There are no membership requirements or usage fees associated with using the resources in our library. 
 
 
Library Hours of Operation
Sun:     Closed
Mon:     Closed
Tue:     10 am - 3 pm
Wed:    10 am - 3 pm
Thu:     10 am - 3 pm
Fri:       10 am - 3 pm
Sat:      10 am - 3 pm
 
We are closed holidays and when driving conditions are difficult. If in doubt, please call the library at (206) 522-8658 before visiting.