Family and local history

Did you know that you can access Ancestry.com for free with your library card?

Ancestry provides access to an extensive range of genealogical resources from the United States and United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. It also provides limited Australian coverage. 

Please note: Ancestry Library Edition can only be used on the computers in the Library.

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Learn about the history of the West Torrens district and access a variety of local history resources.

Don't have a library card? You can join online now and get a digital membership with instant access to our Digital Library.

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For most resources you will need to know your library barcode number and PIN. 

If you have forgotten your PIN, or aren't sure of your library barcode number, you can reset your PIN / recover your barcode here (if you have an email address registered in your library account).

Some resources will require an email address and knowing your home library (e.g. West Torrens). If you are not sure of your home library please call us on 8416 6228.

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