Located on the second floor of the library, the Waterloo Public Library Local History & Genealogy Room features:

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• A microfilm reader with file saving, emailing, and printing capabilities

• Microfilm copies of the Waterloo Courier (1959-present), Waterloo Times-Tribune (1901-1922), Waterloo City Directories (1873-1991), and more

• A computer for genealogy research*

• Local & historical articles, books, Waterloo City Directories (1950-present) and more

• Historical Waterloo, an electronic collection of early historical images from Waterloo, Iowa

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​​​*Patrons who wish to conduct research on the computer or use the microfilm computer must present their library card.

Local History