Welcome to Local History
The Portsmouth Public Library’s Henry A. Lorberg Local History Department was established in 1995 as part of the new addition to the Main Library. Named for the local historian who procured the original funding for the Carnegie building, the department houses the Library’s local history and genealogy materials. Our resources have aided researchers worldwide.
Databases
- Access.NewspaperArchive.com - In House Use Only
- Portsmouth Library Historic Search Indexes
- Heritage Quest Online
- Genealogy.com - In-House Use Only
- Ancestry Library Edition - In-House Use Only
Donations
Help the Local History Department increase their collection by donating your old scrapbooks, family photos, etc. View a list of past donations
Portsmouth Public Library
- 1220 Gallia Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662 - (740) 354-5304
- Contact Local History