Business

Genealogy and Local History

Government

Learning Center

Parenting

Click above for more information about special collections held at the JCL branches.

Click here for locations and contact information for the JCL Branches.

Business Special Collections at the Arnold Branch

Click here to access the Open for Business JCL blog

Click here for new business resources just added to the library's collection.

The business collection contains resources that aid individuals in starting a business, maintaining an existing business, and expanding the opportunities available to their business. The reference collection contains resources for both the individual entrepreneur and established large commercial businesses.

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Genealogy and Local History Special Collection at the Northwest Branch

Click here to access the Genealogy Dept - Including the Jefferson County Newspaper Index

Click here for the current issue of the Family History Finder.

Click here for a schedule of upcoming genealogy presentations.

The Northwest Branch specializes in genealogy and local history, with emphasis on Missouri, Jefferson County, and other local municipalities. Genealogy research can be conducted by examining records such as census, marriage, birth and death records. Other sources available include family histories, pension records, cemetery records, city directories and community histories.

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Government Special Collection at the Arnold Branch

The government collection contains a core foundation of resources covering the functions and responsibilities of government entities at the local, state and federal level. These resources include, but are not limited to, local, federal and state laws and regulations. The collection also includes materials on legal issues and concerns such as wills, divorce or child custody. These materials may include legal forms that are specific to Missouri or nationally accepted as legal word for word.

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Learning Center Special Collection at the Windsor Branch

The Learning Center is designed to assist library patrons to obtain information meeting their personal, educational and professional needs. The Learning Center provides adult learners with resources to assist in gaining greater confidence and independence through mastering the skills necessary for everyday life.

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Parenting Special Collection at the Windsor Branch

The Parenting Collection contains resources that aid parents in fostering the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development as well as the general well being of their child from birth to age twelve.

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