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Research & Learning

Whether you’re a casual learner, a scholar, or looking into your family history, here you will find resources such as databases, genealogical websites, and local and regional newspaper archives to assist you in your research. Our partnership with the Boston Public Library opens a new window to assist users remotely through their online repository, Digital Commonwealth, where you will find digitized prints and documents, as well as many online research guides (BPL e-card required – it’s free to Mass residents!).

Genealogy
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*In-Library Use Only

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Vital Records, Town Reports, Street Lists and More!

The Library’s local history collection offer access to Winchendon's history, including information about its establishment and growth. This special collection includes such items as annual reports, vital records, street lists, and more.

 

These items are available for viewing by appointment. If you are unable to visit the library staff can look into your request. To put in a request please call or email the library. 

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Newspapers

The library has a collection of newspaper articles available for the public to access. Search for obituaries, marriages, birth announcements, social pages, national and local news articles, sports, advertisements, entertainment, lifestyle pages, and more

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Online publication from 2019-2024

Past years 1874-1927 & 1959-1961

Physical Copies of Newspapers

The Library has most of our Winchendon Couriers stored. These papers are available for viewing by appointment. If you are unable to visit the library, staff can look into your request. To put in a request please call or email the library. 

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Explore your family history and discover key historical events with NewspaperArchive.com, one of the world's largest online newspaper archives.

Databases

Databases are electronic collections of magazine articles, books, facts and pictures. In some cases you might need your library card number for access.

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