The library has a small collection of reference books, Heyworth memorabilia, and genealogical records in the Alexander Room.  There is also a microfilm reader/printer available.  Microfilm copies are 15 cents per page.  (Children in 8th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

HPLD Oral History Videos

Digitized Local History Books

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“A History of Heyworth” by Charles A. Marker, 1926

“On Randolph Hills” by Clark E. Stewart, 1981

History of McLean County, Illinois by Jacob Louis Hasbrouck

Photos and Oral Histories

Use the link below to view photos and oral histories.  Sue Lichty has provided interviews with  Paul Petry, Merwin (Sam) Sutter, and Franklin Duncan Limer for The Library of Congress Veterans History Project. 

Local History Photos, Veterans History Project