The Carnegie Branch Library for Local History archive collects and preserves our community’s memory for future generations of researchers. Written, visual and audible materials created by and about Boulder-area residents are housed in our documents room, and are available to the public and scholars for research.

1125 Pine Street, Boulder, CO 80302 | google map
phone 303-441-3110 | fax 720-406-7452
Wendy Hall, Branch Manager

We are located two buildings west of Broadway on the north side of the street. On street parking is limited, see parking map.

Hours:  

• Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m
• Sunday, closed

·         Ancestry Library Edition

      (Available within library branches ONLY)

Includes coverage of the U.S. and the U.K.,including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas (does not include member family trees).   Learn more about Ancestry Library Edition here.

·         HeritageQuest Online

      (Access from home with a valid Boulder Library Card)

      HeritageQuest Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI® Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content.  Learn more about HeritageQuest here.

• Discover your roots : dig up your family history and other buried treasures / Paul Blake and Maggie Loughran
• How to do everything with your genealogy / George G. Morgan
• Genealogy for the first time : research your family history / Laura Best

Browse genealogy books

Need Local History Help or Information about Boulder County?

Ask A Local History Librarian!

Call the Carnegie Branch main desk at 303-441-3110 for quick local history questions. For more involved questions, please read our research policies on our Research Services page.