Genealogy, and Local History Resources - Appomattox Regional Library System

Access our Research, Genealogy, and Local History Databases

Click the images below to access our database collection.

Ancestry Library Edition is only accessible within the library. However, all other databases can be used from home or any location.

For the local newspaper digitized collection, use the username guest and the password arls2024.

To access HeritageQuest, please enter your library card number as the “barcode.”

Happy researching!

Visit The Ann K. and Preston H. Leake Local History and Genealogy Collection

ARLS is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Hopewell, Prince George County, and Dinwiddie County. We digitize primary documents, photographs, and slides, which are available in the Ann K. and Preston H. Leake Local History and Genealogy Room at the Hopewell Library. We deeply appreciate the support from Anne and Preston Leake, whose contributions help conserve and make our community’s history accessible.The collection on the second floor of the Hopewell Library includes primary documents, photographs, and printed books detailing local history.

These materials are not available for circulation, you can view them on-site by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact Jeanie Langford, Local History Room Assistant Librarian & Archivist, at (804) 458-6329 ext. 2008 or email jlangford@arls.org.

ARLS 50th Anniversary Archive Initiative

We invite you to contribute artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia that reflect the rich history of our community and the role of our library system over the past fifty years. Contributed items will be digitized for preservation and future exploration.

What to Contribute:

● Photographs: Old photos of community events, landmarks, schools, and businesses.
● Documents: Letters, diaries, and records providing community insights.
● Memorabilia: Event programs, tickets, flyers, and souvenirs.
● Oral Histories: Personal stories and memories of significant events.
● Media: Audio recordings, video recordings, and films.
● Genealogical Information: Family trees and genealogical records.

Please provide labels, descriptions, and context for all materials, including dates, names, and locations. Items can be submitted in physical or digital formats. For more information about the Community Archive Initiative, contact Jeanie Langford at jlangford@arls.org or 804-458-6329.