The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library is a world-renowned resource for family history research, boasting one of the largest collections in the nation with over 1 million physical items and extensive digital resources. It offers free, one-on-one assistance from professional genealogists, educational programming, and access to specialized collections such as African American records, Native American records, and international records. The center also engages in preserving community oral history through its Life Stories Center.











