The MCHA Library & Archives is a rich source of information on Monmouth County history and genealogy. Hours are Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. There is an admission charge of $5 for adults, $2.50 for seniors, which also includes admission to the museum exhibits. Admission for members is free.

Pencils only. No pens, food or drink are allowed. Laptops may be used, and the library has wifi availability. Scanners and digital cameras may be used, and photocopies can be made for 35-cents each, all at the discretion of the librarian on a case-by-case basis. 

The Library & Archives will be closed for our Annual Inventory, Feb. 1 - 11.

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What's new:

The Library is happy to offer our on-site researchers use of Ancestry.com. Use is restricted to time slots of 30 minutes when others are waiting. Copies can be printed out for 35-cents each.

 The Library & Archives is pleased to offer online the notes for Michael Adelberg's recently published book, "The American Revolution in Monmouth County - The Theatre of Spoil and Destruction." These extensive notes, plus an extra essay, were not included in the book published by The History Press. To access the 51-page manuscript (PDF), click here.

 We are happy to be able to offer our patrons the use of an Optelec 20/20 viewer. Usually used by those with diminished vision, this machine is also helpful when viewing those hard-to-read handwritten faded documents. We ask that you make an appointment if you'd like to use the machine. 

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Online Catalog Included in the catalog are books, manuscript collections, and vertical files. We recommend that you check the Online Catalog AND the Manuscript Collections (below). 

Manuscript Collections There are over 800 manuscript collections, some comprised of several boxes, others with only a few items. The titles are listed here, along with on-line finding aids where available. We receommend that you check the Manuscript Collections AND the Online Catalog (above).

History Resources Historical resources include documents, business records, maps, photographs, post cards, archaeology reports, newspapers and clippings, ephemera, and publications.

Genealogy Resources Genealogical resources include books, magazines, indices, family histories, files, cemetery inscriptions, obituaries, censuses, and tax records.

Services We offer several services for those unable to visit our Library.

Guidelines & Fees for Ordering Images The Library & Archives has thousands of images that can be used for research and study purposes.

Library Collections Publication Guidelines The Library & Archives has thousands of images that can be used for publication.

Information Elsewhere There are many other organizations throughout the county and state that may be of interest to researchers. Some are listed here with their contact information. 

Give the gift of history! Check out our list of publications for sale in our bookstore. Just click on the "Shop" button to the left and browse the titles we have available. 

Support us by shopping through ShopForMuseums.com It is free to participate and a portion of your purchases comes to the MCHA!  

During the winter months, MCHA follows the Freehold Borough Schools regarding closings and delays due to snow. Please check their website before heading out.

The Library & Archives will be closed the following days in 2012:

February 1 - 11 (Annual Inventory)
Sat., April 23 (Easter weekend)
Sat., May 26 (Memorial Day weekend)
Wed., July 4 (Independence Day)
Sat., September 1 (Labor Day weekend)
Wed. thru Sat., November 21-24 (Thanksgiving week)

This page updated 25 January 2012