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
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Easter DaySunday, April 5, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence DaySaturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Day Before ThanksgivingWednesday, November 25, 2026Closes early: 5:30pm
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026Closes early: 5:30pm
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
Request a Group Visit
Groups of four or more can request a visit by filling out our online form.
GCPL Digital Collection
Whether you’re furthering family research or brushing up on local history, find digitized materials specific to Greene County, opens a new window compiled by your history librarians including:
- Bellbrook Moon Scrapbooks (1893-1906)
- Children’s Home Records (1904-1924)
- Church History of Greene County
- Greene County Birth Records (1869-1909)
- Greene County Death Records (1869-1909)
- Greene County Public Library Archives
- Tornado April 3, 1974 (OH) – Xenia & Wilberforce
- Voices of Greene County
- Women’s Club of Xenia
- WYSO Public Radio Digital Archives
Other digital local history resources available to you include:
In Your Community
Welcome to Your Greene County Room!
Online Resources
Ancestry Library Edition
African American Heritage
Cemeteries of Greene County, Ohio
Cincinnati Enquirer (1841 – 2009)
Ancestry Library Edition
African American Heritage
Cemeteries of Greene County, Ohio
Cincinnati Enquirer (1841 – 2009)
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.