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You will need your Rolling Meadows Library card to access many of our online resources if you are not using them in the Library. Need help? Stop by or call the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x130.
See every online resource the Library has to offer on the A–Z Online Resources page.
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Ancestry Library EditionPopular View records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more! In Library use only. |
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Chicago Tribune HistoricalUse from home Library Card Required Search this database for past articles from 1849-1997. Full-text obituaries and death notices from 1860-1984. Major stories of events and issues from 1920-1984. |
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Daily Herald CollectionUse from home Library Card Required Explore Rolling Meadows area history through local news, events and people. Search current and archived issues from 1995 to current with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. |
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Heritage HubUse from home Library Card Required Explore genealogical records from 1704 – today, including hard-to-find obituary content from the mid 1900's, coverage from all 50 states, and original obituary images from historical newspapers Go Now External LinkTutorial External Video LinkNeed Help External Link |
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Heritage QuestUse from home Library Card Required Provides genealogy articles and records, including census records dating back to 1790. |
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Illinois Public RecordUse from home Library Card Required Database of public records including real estate transfers, new businesses, bankruptcies, and foreclosures. |
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Medline PlusUse from home Library Card Required An introduction to fundamental topics related to human genetics, including illustrations from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. |
Find magazines in the library in Adult Reference. Or search the online catalog External Link to browse and place holds on magazines.
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Find more online training, videos and tutorials on the online learning page.
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Chicago Genealogical Society External Link
Find suggestions for tracing your Chicago family history, as well as a summary of their holdings.
Cook County Genealogy Request PDF File
You can request Genealogical records from Cook County by mail or in person. For more information check their FAQs Page External Link.
Find a Grave External Link
Online searchable cemetery and memorial records.
Illinois State Archives External Link
Online statewide records. Collections include birth, marrage, death records and more.
Illinois State Genealogical Society External Link
Educational organization dedicated to preserving family and local history.
Illinois Vital Records External Link
General information and application forms for obtaining copies of Illinois birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates.
National Archives External Link
U.S. government documents including census, military service, immigration records and more. Also find articles, finding aids, webinars, and other information about their records.
National Genealogical Society External Link
Learning center for beginner and advanced genealogists, a connection to the national genealogy community, and monthly blog.
Polish Genealogical Society of America External Link
Information on Polish and Polish-American family history.
Ellis Island Passenger Search External Link
Search 65 million records of passengers arriving to the Port of New York from 1820 to 1957.
US GenWeb Project External Link
A volunteer-based resource. Special projects include the transcriptions of census records, cemetery listings and other materials.
Watch all recorded events on the RML YouTube Channel External Link
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The Mayflower |
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The Codebreaker and the POW: A Family Legacy of WWII |
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Daughters of the Occupation |
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