Local History
The library is home to the book collection of the Rhode Island Historical Genealogical Society. You may view materials in the collection in the Ocean State Libraries catalog.
Rhode Island Historical Society Online Collections
Rhode Island Genealogical Society
Smith-Appleby House - Historical Society of Smithfield
Smithfield High School Yearbooks
Smithfield Historic Preservation Commission
Newspaper Collections
The Greenville Public Library provides in-library access to The Observer (1956 - 2006) and The Valley Breeze & Observer (2006-present). The library's collection is available on microfilm from 1956-2016 and online from 1956 - 2021.
The library provides online access to The Providence Journal from 1981 - present with your Greenville Public Library card.
401-949-3630 ext. 103
Genealogy & Local History
Databases
Ancestry Library Edition is only available in the library. Our reference staff will help you access this resource on one of our public computers or on your own device when you visit the library.
FamilySearch is the largest genealogical organization in the world and provides access to thousands of records free online. The Greenville Public Library is a FamilySearch affiliate library, which provides access to additional records from inside the library. Create an account to begin. Due to licensing restrictions some portions of FamilySearch are available from inside the library only.
FamilySearch is the largest genealogical organization in the world and provides access to thousands of records free online. The Greenville Public Library is a FamilySearch affiliate library, which provides access to additional records from inside the library. Create an account to begin. Due to licensing restrictions some portions of FamilySearch are available from inside the library only.
RI Historical Cemeteries Database
Database of Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries maintained by the Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Commission.