Genealogy Collection

Genealogy Research

Patrons are able to use the library's Family Search account while at the library.

Patrons are also able to search The Villisca Review newspaper archives online.

Most genealogy material is not available for check out; must be used in Library Only.
All copies made are $0.25 per page.

Other online genealogy websites that have been useful:

https://www.deathindexes.com/iowa/

iagenweb.org

https://www.findagrave.com

https://iowawpagraves.org

https://iowagravestones.org

http://www.genealogytoday.com/

Featured Events

Oct 28

Crafters' Circle

Oct 28, 2021, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join us for a sharing of crafts and handwork members have been working on since Covid-19 isolated us from each other. Crochet, knit, embroidery, counted cross stitch, and other handwork ideas and techniques can be shared, along with patterns of some of members' favorites.

Oct 28

October Library Pajama Party

Oct 28, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Presented LIVE, in-person in the Children's section. Masks are strongly encouraged.

Join Mrs. Herzberg for some ghost stories and general silliness. Snuggle down for some great books read aloud by Mrs. Herzberg. If everyone gets too wound up with all the fun, relax and calm down with some simple Yoga moves and focused breathing. Grab your favorite stuffed animal and blankie before Mrs. Herzberg wraps up with one last story, then it's off home and bed for the littles.

Nov 04

Book Club

Nov 4, 2021, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Monthly meeting of the Library's Book Club.

Nov 04

Crafters' Circle

Nov 4, 2021, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Nov 08

Library Trustee Board Meeting

Nov 8, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

Nov 11

Crafters' Circle

Nov 11, 2021, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Nov 18

Adult Coloring

Nov 18, 2021, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join us on the 3rd Thursday of the month for some coloring and chatting. Crayons, markers, and colored pencils will be available to color your own design or color a page or bookmark provided by the Library.

Nov 18

Crafters' Circle

Nov 18, 2021, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Nov 18

November Library Pajama Party

Nov 18, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Presented LIVE, in-person in the Children's section.

Join Mrs. Herzberg for some good stories and general silliness. Snuggle down for some great books read aloud by Mrs. Herzberg. If everyone gets too wound up with all the fun, relax and calm down with some simple Yoga moves and focused breathing. Grab your favorite stuffed animal and blankie before Mrs. Herzberg wraps up with one last story, then it's off to home and bed for the littles.

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The Villisca Review newspaper archive.

Search the archive to find People, Places, and Events between 01/01/1871 AND 12/31/2017. Scanned newspaper pages from:

The Villisca Review

Villisca Review

Villisca Review Stanton Viking

Villisca Weekly Review

The Weekly Iowa Mercury