Library Information

The library is staffed by volunteers who endeavor to help patrons with their queries and give suggestions for further avenues of research.

  • Non-member user fee: $4.00 per day.
  • Members may borrow ten (10) items for four (4) weeks.
  • Photocopier on-site.
  • Internet access.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 am to 3 pm
1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 10 am to 3 pm
Exceptions: Canada Day, Remembrance Day &
Closed over the Christmas break: 3 weeks from mid-December

NOTICE TO ALL LIBRARY PATRONS AND LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS

The Edmonton Branch AGS Board of Directors continues to be mindful of the health and safety of our membership, therefore, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a decision has been made to CANCEL all inhouse upcoming workshops, General meetings and SIG meetings. until further notice.
The Library will reopen Sept 01, 2020 @10am. Hours: Tues. Wed. Thurs. 10-3 pm. You will be required to wear a mask.

Map

Holdings

Genealogy manuals
Indexes:

  • Edmonton Journal Index, 1972 – 1981
  • Alberta Vital Statistics, 1870 – 1905
  • AGS Surname Index

Reference materials: maps, atlases, gazetteers.
Periodicals: Canadian and International
Ontario Historical Atlases
Local Histories: mostly from Alberta
Family Histories
Copy of C.D. Denney Research Papers: Selkirk settlers, Metis & fur trade families

Microfilm:
1906 census of Northwest Territories
BC Divorce Index
Manitoba Surrogate Court Index