The Canadian Genealogical & Heritage Society of Minnesota has the good fortune to house our research collection in this fabulous facility. The MGS Library and Research Center is one of the top research facilities in the Midwest. Members of CGHSM have unlimited access to the library and help preserve our collection of over 10,000 books and research materials.
Canadian Genealogy Research Assistance: The MGS Library is staffed by volunteers on the second Wednesday morning of each month to assist you with your Canadian, Metis(se), or Native American genealogy research.
The Library is located at Suite 218, 1185 Concord St. No. South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 on the west side of the street just south of Butler avenue. Map
The Library offers a place for researchers to talk genealogy, to hear suggestions on research problems, and to meet other genealogists to exchange ideas.
Online access to the MGS Library Catalog.
Library Hours:
Tuesday 6:30PM – 9:30PM
Wednesday 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Thursday 10:00AM – 3:00PM, 6:30PM – 9:30PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Call to verify that a volunteer is present: 651-455-9057
Library Fee: There is a $10 fee for non-member use of the library.
Researchers register at the reception desk and store their brief cases and bags in the provided lockers. A copy machine is also located in this area along with information about MGS and its other ethnic branches. There is a lunchroom equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for patron use.
The library houses a collection of over 25,000 volumes representing numerous nationalities and countries from all over the world. There is a link to the MGS catalog on the CGHSM website which gives you access to the Canadian collection as well as the entire library collection.
The research area has state of the art computers, internet and wireless access, microfiche and microform readers and printers.
There is also a work area for reading and taking notes. MGS provides access to its subscriptions to Ancestry (which includes Quebec Vital Records). There is also a large variety of genealogical information installed on the library’s computers.
Whatever your research needs, they are sure to be met through the resources and helpful volunteers at this facility.
And don’t forget, the Canadian Genealogical & Heritage Society of Minnesota staffs the library every 2nd Wednesday of the month!
I am researching Angelique (Gobin) Gervais b between 1820-1828 m Alphonse Gervais. Her Father was Joseph Gobin. Her Mother was Aloisia Godon. Her sister Margarete married Bazil Gervais. The Gervais’ Father was Benjamin Gervais. I found Aloisia’s name and remarriage to Joseph Gobin in a 1866 Baptismal Book at a little church in Centerville Mn. I would like to have more information on Joseph Gobin and Aloisia Godon. I have found that they are from the Pembina tribe of the Chippewa. But am having trouble with their ancestors. Can you help me on this? If so how best should I go about this? Rachel Johnson