Book Collection
The Genealogy book collection comprises materials from all 50 states except Hawaii as well as various countries. Our book collection emphasizes those locations that are important in historical immigration patterns to Texas.
All books are listed in our library catalog, including Arlington Obituary books compiled by volunteers.
Self-service photocopies are 10 cents per page. The photocopiers accept cash and do provide change.
Genealogy Events
Click here for a list of upcoming genealogy programs.
Ancestry Library Edition
The world's largest online resource for family history documents and family trees is available at all library locations.
Visit Arlington Library Edition (Not available remotely)
Local History Resources
- Newspaper clippings on local events in our Arlington Local History File
- Historical Arlington city directories and phone books
- Select AISD & UTA yearbooks and annuals
- Genealogy Reference magazines
Maps and Finding Aids
Located in the Genealogy & Local History Room.
See a complete list of our map collection.
Microfilm
We have two microfilm machines located in the Genealogy & Local History Room at the Downtown Library. Both machines print to our public printers for 15 cents per page.
See a complete list of our microfilm collection.
The Plotter Printer for Family Trees
Modern high-tech tool (our Makerspace's large-format plotter printer) to help solve an age-old problem (how to display family trees)!