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/

https://iowawpagraves.org

https://iowagravestones.org

http://www.genealogytoday.com/

Featured Events

Jul 27

Crafter's Group

Jul 27, 2021, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Aug 09

Library Trustee Board Meeting

Aug 9, 2021, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Monthly meeting of the Villisca Public Library Board of Trustees.

Aug 23

Southwest Valley Schools begin

Aug 23, 2021, 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM

First day of classes for Southwest Valley School District on all campuses.

Sep 07

September Book Club

Sep 7, 2021, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Monthly meeting of the Library's Book Club. We will be discussing the book The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan.

Sep 30

September Library Pajama Party

Sep 30, 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 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 bed for the littles.

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 25

November Library Pajama Party

Nov 25, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

Dec 16

December Library Pajama Party

Dec 16, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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

Jan 27

March Library Pajama Party

Jan 27, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Join Mrs. Herzberg for some good stories and general silliness. Presented live via Zoom Meeting, the fun begins with a brief tour of the changes that have occurred at the Library since last summer. Then 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 bed for the littles.

Details to join the Zoom Meeting: Click on the link below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86238387616?pwd=WHlQa3NIWmxJdXpEZ1hNWlRsRThuZz09

Meeting ID: 862 3838 7616

Passcode: PJParty

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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