Genealogy Research

The Kamloops Public Library houses a variety of resources for local genealogists.

B.C. Vital Statistics Registrations on Microfilm

1. Use the online Vital Event Indexes to search for the appropriate microfilm & registration number.
2. Visit the Kamloops Public Library to search the microfilm for the registration. The Library has one microfilm reader/printer. Click here for Library hours.

This collection was generously donated by the Kamloops Family History Society.

For additional information, view the B.C. Vital Statistics guide

Census of Canada on Microfilm

The Kamloops Public Library houses a variety of Canadian census records on microfilm. View the census guide for detailed information.

Directories

The Kamloops Public Library houses a variety of old telephone directories and reverse directories for use in Library. The collection is incomplete - please ask staff for assistance.

Guides

Feel free to pick up a free copy of the Library's Genealogy Resources Guide during your visit. It's a great starting place for new researchers!

Local Histories & News Clippings

The Library houses a variety of local histories about the Kamloops area as well as the region. During your visit, peruse the newspaper binders arranged in themes such as local persons, buildings, events, and more.

Newspapers

The Kamloops Public Library's newspapers on microfilm includes the Kamloops Daily Sentinel, the Kamloops News Advertiser, the Kamloops News, and the Kamloops Daily News. The collection is incomplete - please check with staff for availability.

For recent news stories, try the Proquest Canadian Newspaper Database (library card required). You can limit your search to the Kamloops Daily News or Kamloops This Week.

The Library also retains hard copies of local newspapers. Please check with staff for availability.

Obituaries

Search the index to locate the date an obituary appeared in the Kamloops Daily News. Visit the Library to use the newspapers on microfilm.

Web Sites

Try the Library's Best of the Web page for Genealogy & History.