We recently discovered that people using Edge Browser could no longer view our PDFs on our website with this browser.  Edge change something in their set up that only allows certain file types to be viewable in their browser.  But we have found a work around for this.  Please watch the attached video link for directions on how to see our PDFs in your Edge browser.

Update February 12, 2026

It is hard to believe that we have been busy digitizing our holdings for four years now.  Well, it was brought to my attention that this news post was out of date so I am here to update everyone.

Currently, we have several thousand books that are PDF viewable on-line.  We have the repertories from all the New England States, New York and some miscellaneous US states; all 800+ Family Genealogies; and repertoires from Acadia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan and much more.  Plus we have started the repertoires from Quebec.  More and more books will be available as we continue this project for our members.

We recommended to start the search wide and then narrow down, start with a state, and then work to the smaller subgroups to find the resources needed.

 

Originally Posted Sept 20, 2022.

Everyone has been so patient as we worked out all the programming bugs for the new section of our website.  The day has finally arrived when I can announce Phase I of the Library Holdings Project is now ready to use!

The Holdings Catalog search engine will replace our card catalog in the library, it lists all the books, repertories, family histories, and microfilm/fiche that are found in the library. When a search is done all possible results from our holdings will be displayed, however not all results will be viewable online. If the “format” is “PDF” the book is viewable online, “Dload” it may be purchased in the sales catalog, and all other formats may only be viewed in the library.

Phase I of this project will have almost 400 books that will be viewable.  We have the repertories from the following states available with this release; RI, VT, and some of MA, and NH.  More books will be available as we finish each state and have them uploaded to the website.  Recommended to start the search wide and then narrow down, start with a state, and then work to the smaller subgroups to find the resources needed.

Once a book is selected and the PDF is opened, you can scroll up and down in the book like you would when looking at the book in the library.  An added benefit is that a search can also be done for names with books that ACGS has produced, it can be tried for other books, but not sure if that will always work.  Simply click on the magnifying glass on the top right side of the PDF window and enter the name or place.

We hope that our members find this resource as valuable as we believe it to be.  Please let us know if you find any problems with the Holdings Catalog at [email protected].

As an all volunteer society we rely on our members to volunteer to help the library to remain open and running.  Our number one volunteer position is at the Library Front Desk, without a volunteer to cover the front desk we can not open our doors to our members.

Full Training will be supplied. The tasks to be covered by the Library Desk Volunteer are as follows:

• Meet and greet customers and members
• Working knowledge of genealogy
• Familiar with the library
• Familiar with the genealogy programs used in house.
• Able to help customers and members with their searches

Contact:  Jackie Watson, Library Chair for an interview.  Call her at the library at 603-622-1554 or email her directly at [email protected].

Thank you for supporting the ACGS Society with your time!

The ACGS is looking for just the right person to fill the role of Publicity Chair!  This position promotes the Society through timely releases of information to the media, and interested groups.  For more information click HERE.  If you are interested please contact volunteer chair at [email protected].