You can find basic books on getting started with genealogy by browsing the 929.1s of our non-fiction collection or by searching our online catalog using search terms such as:
Family History | Genealogy | Genetic Genealogy | Genealogy Handbooks | Oral History
The Central Library also houses an extensive Genealogy Collection that is available to the public for in-house use only. Our Genealogy Collection's scope is largely for states east of the Mississippi River, concentrating on the original colonial states and Florida, though we do have some materials from west of the Mississippi.
Click on a book title below to view its location and place a request.
The Genealogist's Guide to y-DNA Testing for Genetic Genealogy by 
Finding Your Family Tree by 
Generation by Generation by 
The Essential Questions by 
Sharing Your Family History Online by 
Research like a pro with DNA : a genealogist's guide to finding and confirming ancestors with DNA evidence by 
Practical Genealogy by 
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch. org by 
The Family Tree Problem Solver by 
The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy by Manatee Library resident cardholders also have free access to online eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and more. You may find additional resources on genealogy through these online services.
Visit our eBooks & More guide to learn how to access eBooks with your Manatee Library card.
If there is a new item that Manatee Library does not own and you would like to suggest that it be purchased for the system, please fill out our suggestion form:
If Manatee Library does not own the book you are looking for, you may be able to borrow it through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Our ILL service is only available to Manatee Library resident cardholders. Items must be at least one year old to be requested through ILL.