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The Henry Janssen Library is the center for genealogical and historical research at the Historical Society of Berks County. The Henry Janssen Library is acknowledged to be one of the best and most thoroughly indexed collections of county data in Pennsylvania.

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Library - Museum Hours - Tuesday through Saturday - 9AM to 4PM

Library Admission for non-members
  • There is a $5.00 per day charge for non-members for library use.
Conditions of use (pdf)

Children under 12 are not permitted in the library.
Free, off street parking, is available.
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The Henry Janssen Library contains a wealth of information dating back to the early 1700s. HSBC’s archival holdings have grown extensively since the founding of the Society in 1869 and include both personal and family papers as well as the records of churches, cemeteries and local businesses. Our collections are growing daily. Some items especially worth noting are:
Online Databases
Look-Up Requests

$7.00 per Look-up Request Form
Reference Databases

 

Please Note: While some of our collections might contain the items listed below, Researchers are encouraged to contact the Berks County Court House or the Pennsylvania Department of Health for the following:





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