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Benefits And Activities


Member Benefits

Members of the American-French Genealogical Society receive many benefits;
  • Access to the Research Library, which is open every Monday, 11am - 4 pm , every Tuesday, 1 pm to 9 pm, and most Saturdays (Sept. - May), 10 am to 4 pm.
  • Members have access to AFGS Lending Library: By mail members may borrow microfiche to aid them in their research. Over 6300 microfiche currently available.
  • The right to attend the annual business meeting and vote in the election of officers, held the last Tuesday of October.
  • Members receive Je Me Souviens, a semi-annual, 100+ -page journal filled with resources for genealogists, members' research stories, new member listings, and facts and tips.
  • A bi-monthly newsletter, AFGnewS, keeps members informed of Society activities.
  • New members receive individual assistance and training from experienced and highly competent members.
  • Members unable to conduct their own research can utilize the resources of the library through the Research Committee, a staff of experienced researchers available at low member rates.

Activities
  • The AFGS conducts an Open House periodically to introduce the public to our extensive library and our greatest asset, our members.
  • We set up exhibits at many local events, such as the Woonsocket AutumnFest, the LaSalette French-Canadian Pride Day, and the Heritage Farmers Market.
  • Many AFGS members are involved in projects that directly help the genealogist, such as the Rhode Island Cemetery Transcription Project.

Plan a Visit to AFGS
Visitors Policy
  • Visitors to our library are welcome, you do not have to be a member to use the facilities. The visitors policy allows you   to pay for the first visit. The charge is $5.00 for the day. You may stay from opening to closing, if you wish and have use of any of our research material except for the Drouin film collection. The Drouin film must be checked out by a member. If one of our volunteers is helping you with your research, they may check it out and use it with you. After the first visit you may choose to join and have access to our library any time we are open, or you may choose to pay per visit. The charge is $5.00 for the day. Again the Drouin film could not be signed out it has to signed out by an AFGS member.

Drouin Microfilm

It is Now possible to receive a copy of an event from the over 2500 Drouin Microfilm reels without visiting the library.

Drouin Microfilm Information

This service may be withdrawn or modified at anytime.


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Updated 31 March, 2008

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