Research 

Discover your family tree!

Looking for that long lost cousin? Look no furhter!

While at the library, you have access to a free version of ancestry.com! 

A family tree takes you back generations—the world’s largest collection of online family history records makes it possible.

With precise geographic detail and clear-cut historical insights, we connect you to the places in the world where your story started—from unique regions to living relatives.

Explore resources about deaf culture and community

After a two year review and development process between the Central Rappahannock Regional Library and the Library of Virginia, the Deaf Culture Digital Library (DCDL) was established in 2021. This site provides resources about deaf culture, acquires and preserves a collection of deaf resources in digital formats, and offers assistance to Virginia residents and library staff in all libraries in the state of Virginia.

Explora Public Libraries

EBSCO’s Explora is a user-friendly search tool that supports research across a
comprehensive collection of full-text general interest articles from periodicals,
newspapers, and books. This authoritative general information database is the best
place to start your research project.

Gale Legal Forms

The most extensive free forms site available to library patrons. Thousands of legal forms available with more forms being added daily. Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues.

Veterans Resources 

Connect with an expert to learn more about eligible VA benefits and community resources.

VetNow's features include:

• Live Veteran Navigator Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
• Job Tools Receive live job coaching, real-time interview practice, full-service resume lab, 24/7 access to local job resources and more!
• Resume Assistance Prepare your resume with help from JobNow resources including resume templates; receive expert feedback via live interaction or the resume lab.
• Prepare for Your Interview Review interview tips and resources; connect with a job coach to practice interviewing.
• Live Assistance Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading, writing, history, GED, college placement tests and more! 
• Career Resources Begin your job hunt with JobNow’s powerful tools.
•  Skills-Building Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
• 24-Hour Writing Lab Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
•    Send Question Send a question and get expert help
•    Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support