In the article for this week, I am going to begin supplying information on the databases that are available at our library because of the funding of the State Library.

The first database that we will visit is Ancestry, the Library edition. Ancestry Library Edition is a new genealogy research tool that provides library patrons instant access to a wide range of resources for genealogical and historical research. Ancestry Library Edition includes records from the U. S. Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more!

Ancestry Library Edition is not for home use. To access this database, please visit the library ask for more information. You may use one of the library desktop computers or you may bring your own laptop, i-pad or smart phone and connect to the library WIFI.

As a reminder if you have not contacted your SD legislators in Pierre about the proposed budget cuts now is the time! The library has professionally printed postcards supplied by the South Dakota Library Association available for anyone to pick up. We even pay the postage!