Resources
Genealogy
Ancestry Library Edition must be accessed within the library building. All other resources can be accessed remotely.
Our Southern History Room is located within the Guntersville Public Library and contains rare resources from all over the Southeast. Included in the collection are city directories, cemetery records, family history resources, and much more.
In addition, the Marshall County Alabama Archives is located on the corner of Gunter and Worth in Downtown Guntersville. Open Mondays from 9:00am-1:30pm. Drop-ins are welcome.
Only accessible inside the library building. Search thousands of databases and indexes. Check out this article for search tips and tutorials.
Contains digital archived newspapers from the Guntersville Democrat and Advertiser Gleam from 1870-2012. Records are also located on microfilm at the library.
DATABASE BEING UPDATED. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT SEARCHES MAY RESULT IN AN ERROR MESSAGE UNTIL NEW DATABASE IS FUNCTIONAL SOMETIME IN EARLY 2025. PHYSCIAL MICROFILM IS AVAILABLE TO BROWSE IN THE LIBRARY.
Digital copies of Marshall County High School and Guntersville High School Yearbooks from 1948 to 2018 are available here.
Other Free Resources
Family Search provides access to millions of genealogy records.
Cyndi's List has been a trusted site by genealogists for 20 years and is an excellent starting point for your family research
Education
We offer free, self-paced online learning and test preparation.
The world’s most comprehensive test preparation tool, offering study materials for over 1,800 different exams including nursing, teaching, personal fitness, nutrition, CDL, and finance.
Through Homework Alabama, people across Alabama can access unlimited one-to-one homework help, drop-off review services, test prep, and other resources.
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Test prep for the major college and graduate school entrance exams (ACT, SAT, MAT, GRE), occupational exams such as nursing and law enforcement, the GED, Praxis, and more. Other resources include basic skills, citizenship, school subjects, and career descriptions.
Other Free Resources
Khan Academy offers free, online courses and practice in math, art history, computer programming, and test prep/
Britannica School is ideal for elementary, middle and high school students. Includes games, videos, images, and articles on a variety of subjects.
Legal and Government
A wide selection of essential state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms that may be customized for the most common legal procedures. These forms are used by attorneys and law firms. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others.
Access the most recent version of the Driver's Manual online or download a PDF file to study on the go. Take a practice exam or try the exam simulator, designed to feel like the office exam.
Find information on travel, immigration, voting, elections, elected officials, and more.