Local History Collection

Norwalk Public Library’s Local History Collection materials are now located in the former Computer Lab on the first floor of the Main Library building, located opposite the non-fiction DVD shelves. 

Included are all book titles cataloged with the subject heading “Local History Collection”, copies of city directories not available on microfilm (1961-1992), Norwalk property map books and several oversized titles.  A large file cabinet contains clipping files, pamphlets and ceased periodical runs of local interest.  The room also has a computer workstation and scanner.  

Microfilm of the “Hour,” city directories 1882-1960, census and vital records remain in the regular Reference area, along with microfilm reader/printers.  High school and community college yearbooks are retrieved by the librarian.

Treasures of Connecticut Libraries Collection - Type 'Norwalk" in the search box to view the pictures of the Norwalk Library & South Norwalk Library that have been added to this digitization project. More items will be added over the next two years.

Local History Collection at the Norwalk Library (pdf)

 Local History Collection Room Procedure

The room is locked - Please ask librarian for access. Rules:

1.                Please hang coats/outerwear in the room behind the Reference Desk.

2.                Please lock purses, briefcases and bags in the black file cabinet in the room.

3.                Please sign in, with name, date and time and leave an ID with the librarian.

4.                Please do not reshelf books and papers; leave them on the tables.

5.                Please notify the librarian when you leave.

Local genealogy - - Suggestions for patrons from our resources –
in approximate order of importance

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