Member Benefits

PROGRAMS AND SPEAKERS

EGS offers programs over 20 programs a year that feature a variety of speakers and topics of interest. All of the speakers hand-outs are archived in the Members Only area of the website.

NEWSLETTER QUARTERLIES

The newsletter is mailed or e-mailed free to members. In addition, queries will be published in the newsletter as space permits.

INQUIRIES

EGS responds to all mail and email inquiries for genealogical research.

ONLINE RESOURCES

The EGS website provides numerous files and indices specific to the Elgin area.

SOCIAL MEDIA

EGS maintains an active Facebook page with current activities plus genealogically related topics.

VOLUNTEERS

EGS members serve as volunteers at GBPL to assist individuals as they use the facilities to research their family. See the current schedule here.

NEWSPAPER INDEXING

Births, marriages and deaths from Elgin newspapers are indexed by EGS volunteers and are posted on the GBPL website.

To download our current Membership Brochure, click here. This brochure also includes a printable Membership Application that can be sent through the mail with a check.

To become a member using a credit card, click here.