The Taconnett Falls Genealogical Library has over 360 linear feet of genealogical books and records on its shelves. New books, records, and other resources are continually being added to this vast collection. Donations are welcome. While the library now is in temporary storage, genealogy enthusiasts are encouraged to submit research queries by email to or by postal mail at the address given below in the membership information.
Maine Genealogical Society
Taconnett Falls Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society
Welcome to the Taconnett Falls Chapter web pages. Since mid-November 2024, the chapter’s large, diverse library has been in temporary storage in Winslow because a Kennebec River flood the previous December caused severe problems in the former Winslow Public Library building, which the chapter had occupied for 23 years. The damage, inconvenience, and potential vulnerability to further flooding prompted the chapter to vacate the building and seek a new headquarters where it can set up its library, hold meetings and host guest lecturers. We expect that the temporary storage will last at least until mid-spring of 2025 and that the library will be closed to the public until then.
Our mission
The chapter’s purpose is to provide a suitable location for the collection, preservation, and use of our genealogical materials. Our desire is to stimulate interest in genealogy and assist the public in the compilation of personal genealogies and histories.
Our Library
Membership
Membership in the Taconnett Falls Chapter is open to the public. Our dues are $10 per year and include our monthly newsletter, which generally is distributed via email, although members without internet access may receive it by postal mail. The membership period is January 1 to December 31.
Members are asked to share their own five-generation pedigree charts, which are added to the chapter’s Pedigree Notebook. Members of our chapter are not required to belong to the Maine Genealogical Society, and paying dues to the chapter does not enroll a new member automatically in MGS.
A check for dues payment may be mailed to Taconnett Falls Chapter, P.O. Box 2103, Waterville, ME 04903. Please include a note providing your name, postal address, email address, telephone numbers, and any other relevant contact information. We also encourage you to describe particular areas of genealogical research in which you are interested.