Genealogy Research at Forbes – Forbes Library Skip to Content Forbes Library has extensive resources for the genealogist. Online resources Recommended genealogy resources and databases Ancestry Library Edition Resources in the library Genealogy Collection With a wealth of local and family histories plus city directories and research guides, the Genealogy Collection is shelved in the Reference Room and is available whenever the library is open. Genealogy materials are listed in the library catalog Hampshire Room for Local History The Hampshire Room for Local History and Special Collections, completed in 2002, houses extensive resources in local history, genealogy, and a large collection of historic Northampton photographs. Genealogists can use the account books and town papers, maps, and manuscripts in this collection. To make an appointment with a librarian who can assist you with your genealogy research please call 413-587-1014 or email us at archives@forbeslibrary.org to make an appointment. We can also help connect you with local researchers for hire.