Civic Centre Access Restrictions

VISITORS to Hartlepool Civic Centre and the adjoining Law Courts are advised that essential repair work is ongoing at the front entrance to the building. Access is restricted during these works

Family and Local History Library

Welcome to the Family and Local History Library

Family and Local History

Research Your Family Tree

Picture of a tree

You can research your family tree by visiting your local library to use these online information resources:

*Please note: these online resources are not available for use outside the library. Please contact your local library if you need further information.

We also have a large number of other resources to help with your family history research, including Parish records and newspapers. These are held on the first floor of the Central Library, where the staff will be happy to help and advise.

Workshop: Tracing Your Ancestors

Every Wednesday morning we have a Tracing Your Ancestors drop-in for people researching their family tree. Contact the Reference Library on (01429) 242909 or email infodesk@hartlepool.gov.uk, or just come along.

Local History

Hartlepool reference and information service at Central Library York Road Hartlepool

We have a large local history collection for Hartlepool and the surrounding area. Please get in touch if you need help or advice with your local history research.

Other Information Resources

We have a number of other information resources that you can access online that can help you with your research - these include Oxford Dictionary of National Biography and Britannica.

View all online information resources available through Hartlepool Libraries »

Our Information Directory » has links to other reputable websites that may help with your research (look under the section called 'Local and Family History').