NEMI Public Library has a comprehensive Local History Collection, focusing on the town of Little Current, formerly Howland, and beyond, to other areas of Manitoulin Island. Rare and hard-to-find books and documents are available for in-library use. A smaller collection of books are available for check out. Our librarians are happy to help you find the resources you need for your research.
Microfilm
NEMI Public Library is home to the Manitoulin Expositor archives on microfilm. Our microfilm reader is computer-integrated, making it easy to view, save and print what you find. Our librarians are happy to help get you started by showing you how to use the microfilm reader. For interested parties that do not live in our area, we suggest connecting with locals to find someone to come in and do the research for you. There are several groups on Facebook that may be able to help or connect you with those who can. Local students from Manitoulin Secondary School may also be interested in completing research for volunteer hours.
Resources to get you started:
- Manitoulin Genealogy – a website dedicated to genealogy of Manitoulin Island
- Manitoulin Roots – a genealogical database dedicated to the memory of those brave pioneers who came to and settled on Manitoulin Island. Manitoulin Roots is also on Facebook.
- Manitoulin History – a Facebook group sharing Manitoulin history, including photos
- La Cloche History – a Facebook group sharing history of the La Cloche area