Start your Genealogy project with Online Tools and Resources!
Ancestry Library Edition
Access to family history via documents that record the lineage of individuals from North America, the U.K., Europe, Australia, and more.
Canadiana
A catalogue of over 60 million documents held in Canada's libraries, museums, and archives, compiled into one resource for convenient searching.
CemSearch
A genealogy site designed specifically for people who are in search of their roots in a 10-county area of south-central Ontario.
FamilySearch
Discover your family heritage through historical records. FamilySearch is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to helping all people discover their family story. Access in-Library for additional features!
In-Library Genealogy Resources
Visit Main Branch to search and access genealogy and local history resources such as:
- Books featuring the history of the Town of Ajax and Durham Region;
- Microfilm of Ontario Birth, Marriage and Death Indices, and historical editions of local newspapers;
- Photographs of Ajax and the surrounding area;
- Birth, Marriage and Death Indices from local newspapers;
- Microfilm / microfiche reader.
Need help getting started? Want to connect with other local history or genealogy enthusiasts?
The Library regularly offers programs and workshops on topics related to local history and genealogy. Browse our online program calendar, or What's On program guide to find an upcoming event!