Hillsboro Public Library

OREGON

WASHINGTON

HILLSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Hillsboro Public Library Contact Information Email: Please use the webform to email staff at the library. Website: HPL website Facebook: HPL Facebook page Address: HILLSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY BROOKWOOD 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy Hillsboro, OR 97124 HILLSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY SHUTE PARK 775 SE Tenth Ave Hillsboro, OR 97123 Telephone: 503-615-6500 Hours of Operation: Mon-Thur: 10 am - 8 pm Fri-Sun: 10 am - 6 pm For holiday schedule and closures, please visit the Washington County Cooperative Libraries website. Maps/Parking: Google Map Parking is available on site at both locations. Local History and Genealogy Collections Books 929-929.5: Washington County records and obituaries 929.1: Genealogy how-to books 973-979: American, Oregon, and local history materials 979.5: Hillsboro city directories, high school annual and history 025.04: general online searching techniques 352.387: public record research information Microfilm and Microfiche Hillsboro Argus: 1894-present Hillsboro Independent: 1891-1931 Forest Grove Independent: 1873-1874 Indians, Navy, Revolutionary War and Civil War selected photos Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Hillsboro: 1884-1921; other Wash. Cty. Cities: various dates Oregon Vital Records: death, divorce, marriage (~1961-1998) Services Obituary Finder The Hillsboro Obituary Index is a database of obituaries found in the Hillsboro Independent, The Argus, the Hillsboro Argus, and the Hillsboro Tribune newspapers from 1894 to present. Note: the index is an ongoing project and may not be complete. Online Genealogy Resources Your library card provides free access to online learning websites, job search support, genealogy, business development, and much more. Ancestry Library Edition (Note: in-library use only), including: US Federal Census images and indexes (1790-1930) 1000+ historical maps Social Security Death Index WWI draft registration cards American Genealogical Biographical Index Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage HeritageQuest Online Includes more than 25,000 genealogies, local histories, primary sources materials and local history serials. All materials are keyword searchable and can be downloaded and copied. Washington County Heritage Online Explore the heritage of Washington County through digitized photos. General Land Office Records Find Federal land conveyance records, including more than five million Federal land title records issued between 1820 and the present. Oregon Historical Society Digital Records Explore Oregon’s history through the Oregon Historical Society’s digital collections. Interlibrary Loan If WCCLS does not own an item you would like to borrow, we can request it from another library for you. Items available through Interlibrary Loan include books, media, microfilm, and articles from magazines, newspapers, and journals. Magazines, manuscripts, rare titles, and pre-1900 materials are generally not available. Microfilm or photocopies may be available. The Library will first try to borrow items from libraries that lend free of charge. If a free source is not available, the cardholder will be notified and given an opportunity to decline the requested materials or pay the lending library fees. Tips for Your Visit Bring a flash drive or have an email account ready to save files from scanning. Bring a list of names and dates of what you need - the more information to start with the better! Printing costs 10 cents per page for black and white and 50 cents per page for color. Staff are there to help! Local Genealogical Societies and Museums The Genealogical Society of Washington County "The Genealogical Society of Washington County was formed from the Washington County, Oregon Family History Society. It is a group dedicated to promoting the study of genealogy and the preservation of family heritage." Five Oaks Museum (previously called Washington County Museum) "The Five Oaks Museum archives are an extensive collection of historic materials about Washington County, including manuscripts, images, maps, oral histories and rare books. The research desk is a service to help our community access and utilize these resources. Whether you’re an individual working on a genealogy project or researching a historic site or you’re a local business creating a historic display, we are here to help."