The research library is located at 21 SE "D" Street in Madras. The library houses a large collection of books, films, CD's and other research material. Computers, printers, film/fiche viewers, a photocopier, and a microfilm viewer/copier are also available  for use by the general public. There is a $2.00 charge for use of the facility by non-members and a nominal charge for photocopies.  Internet access is also available for a $1.00 per hour fee. The normal library hours are Monday 10-1, Tuesday 10-4, Wednesday 10-4, Thursday 10-4 and Friday 1-4. The facility is staffed totally by volunteers, so it is recommended that you call ahead (541 475-9745) if you are planning a visit. For out-of-town visitors there is a call list posted on the front door. Every effort will be made to accomodate those  interested in using the facility.

Some local and regional resources:

The Madras Pioneer  weekly newspaper on microfilm 1908-2005

Nearly 100 books of accumulated newspaper clippings from The Madras Pioneer as well as other regional publications.

Cemetery books covering most of the cemeteries in Jefferson County including indexes.

Collections of obituaries published in local and regional newspapers.

County and regional histories, reminiscences by early pioneers and other recollections.

Indexes for land patents, census, probate, burial, vital, military  & homestead records among others.

Numerous volumes on Central Oregon, specific records for 14 other Oregon counties as well as a substantial collection of state and territorial infomation.

Reference resources:

 "The Handybook for Genealogists", "The Source", Ancestry's "Red Book",  "Genealogical Abstracts of Revelutionary War Pension Files", "American Loyalist Claims" "Index to War of 1812 Pension Files", "DAR Patriot Index", "Guide to the Draper Manuscripts", Greenwoods "Researchers Guide to American Genealogy", "Guide to Naturalization Records of the United States", "Township Atlas of the US" and much more.

 Surname Publications in book, CD, and Microform.

Periodicals from a number of states including "Oregon Historical Quarterlies 1900-2008"