In-Person Research

Visit Local History

CADL Local History is open on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am to 4pm. Appointments may be available at other times.

To schedule an appointment, call Local History at 517-367-6313 or Book an Appointment

Conducting Research

Local History Online

We are adding more digitized material and indexes to collections to Local History Online every day. There is no charge to request images or documents from this system using the built-in request tools. We can provide high-resolution, watermark-free images, but remember the following points:

• Copyright is the responsibility of the end user and is rarely controlled by the library;

• CADL Local History images are for personal use only unless otherwise arranged with the Local History Specialist or their designee;

• CADL Local History images you obtain may not be redistributed;

• CADL Local History images must be properly credited in any publication, web site, presentation, or other place in which you use the images.

Suggested citation for archival material from our collections

[Item name]. [Collection name]. [Collection ID number]. Local History Center, Capital Area District Libraries.

If you need assistance creating citations, staff are happy to help.

Special Topics

Most materials in our local history collections were donated. Your contributions help us ensure we are preserving everyone's history for the future. Please contact us to discuss your materials, and complete a Deed of Gift form to submit along with your donation (required). Thank you!

Researching the history of your home or building

Request an obituary (PDF)

CADL Genealogy Resources