Local History & Genealogy

Local History and Genealogy

Learn about the people, places, and stories of our community with help from your Local History Librarians!

Located inside the Xenia Community Library, the Greene County Room houses the Local History & Genealogy department and our physical catalog. Much of our digital collection has been curated to enhance your access to Greene County’s history. Beyond their location in Xenia, our Local History Librarians are excited to offer engaging programming at your libraries and throughout the community by forming new partnerships.

Hours

Monday-Saturday   12‑5pm

Phone: (937) 736-7140
David Distelhorst, Local History Manager, (937) 736-7141

Holidays and Closures

  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 26, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 1, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Day Before Thanksgiving
    Wednesday, November 26, 2025
    Closes early: 5:30pm
  • Thanksgiving Day
    Thursday, November 27, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Eve
    Wednesday, December 24, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas Day
    Thursday, December 25, 2025
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve
    Wednesday, December 31, 2025
    Closes early: 5:30pm
  • New Year's Day
    Thursday, January 1, 2026
    Closed All Day

Request a Group Visit

Groups of four or more can request a visit by filling out our online form.

Online Resources

Ancestry Library Edition

Trace your family history with an array of historical records. To access this online tool, you must visit a GCPL location.

Dayton Daily News (1898 – 1922)

Find historical information about politics, society, and local events in these original newspaper articles from Dayton, Ohio.

Dayton Daily News (2018-current) PDF Images

Browse or search full-color PDF images of the entire issue of the Dayton Daily News from September 28, 2018 to current issue.

For more information, please visit or call us at (937) 736-7140 during open hours. If you prefer, click here to fill out a records request or to make a specific inquiry.

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