A beginner’s guide to the FindMyPast website and historical records collection. Our newest features will always be included.
FindMyPast is one of Wilmette Public Library's online resources. You can access it in the library or remotely with your Wilmette library card. Learn more about our genealogy resources: https://www.wilmettelibrary.info/research/genealogy.
Presented by Jen Baldwin, research specialist and North American content manager at FindMyPast.
Registration is required.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
