Research the history of your family with online access to historical records provided by Ancestry.com. Discover where and when your ancestors lived. Read actual historical documents that refer to members of your family. Perfect for building family trees and other genealogical research.
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Start your research with these databases, websites, and books organized by topic.Databases
Use databases to discover and read articles in newspapers, magazines, and journals. Databases also include auto manuals, encyclopedias, and sample GED and GRE tests. Access these premium websites for free inside the library or from home with a library card.
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Read entire articles from the Kansas City Star newspaper. All issues since 1991 are available.
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Read narrated children's books online, complete with sound and moving images. TumbleBooks features an optimized site for mobile and tablet users.
A-Z list of databases
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