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The Core Library and all of the community libraries in Solihull are now Family Search Affiliate Libraries so you can access some of the digitised record images on Family Search by visiting the libraries and using library computers or connecting your own device to the free library WiFi. | The Core Library and all of the community libraries in Solihull are now Family Search Affiliate Libraries so you can access some of the digitised record images on Family Search by visiting the libraries and using library computers or connecting your own device to the free library WiFi. | ||
All libraries also all have subscriptions to Ancestry, | All libraries also all have subscriptions to Ancestry, Findmypast and the British Newspaper Archive. See Solihull Council's website for a [https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Libraries/Find-a-library list of all of the libraries in Solihull]. | ||
Many informal family history groups meet at libraries within Solihull, including specialist groups researching Irish, Caribbean and Jamaican ancestors. Further details are on [https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Libraries/family-history-groups Solihull Council's website]. | Many informal family history groups meet at libraries within Solihull, including specialist groups researching Irish, Caribbean and Jamaican ancestors. Further details are on [https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Libraries/family-history-groups Solihull Council's website]. | ||
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==Tips for Your Visit== | ==Tips for Your Visit== | ||
Bring along proof of your name and address to obtain a library card, which will enable you to have two hours' free internet access per day. Alternatively, if you bring along your own laptop or tablet, you may connect to the free library WiFi, which gives unrestricted access to our subscriptions | Bring along proof of your name and address to obtain a library card, which will enable you to have two hours' free internet access per day. Alternatively, if you bring along your own laptop or tablet, you may connect to the free library WiFi, which gives unrestricted access to our subscriptions whilst you are on library premises. | ||
==Guides== | ==Guides== | ||
[[Category:FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries]] | [[Category:FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries]] | ||
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