Welcome to Guernsey's Local Studies and Family History Centre

The Priaulx Library is situated in the island of Guernsey, Channel Islands.

2009 sees the 120th anniversary of the Library, which is the world's leading hub for Guernsey family history and local studies.

The Priaulx Library's mission is to promote and celebrate Guernsey life, language, history, culture, and literature, by giving access to our wonderful local studies collections and providing help, advice, and research to all.

This centre is full of interesting surprises and we hope that you will enjoy discovering our collections and services, whether online or in person.

Our website reflects our mission, and here you can search our online catalogue, request research, buy a print from our shop or simply find out ways you can support the Library. 

The Library will be holding a series of events during the year, showcasing the history and collections of this important Guernsey institution. 

To celebrate Jerrard Tickell's 1951 Sark novel Appointment with Venus, and its film adaptation, which starred David Niven and Glynis Johns, the Library is hosting a free exhibition on the making of the film, including original photographs from the film set from private collections.

To accompany this, from May 2009 the Library's two splendid new display cases are featuring examples of material connected with the island of Sark from the Library's collection, including the luxurious Book of Sark, illustrated by William Toplis.

If you would like to find out more, please follow the link or contact a librarian. 

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