Genealogy
The Cloverdale Branch of Surrey Public Library, located on the same corner as the Surrey Archives and Surrey Museum, holds the largest collection of Canadian genealogy resources in Western Canada, with over 4000 microfilms and 1300 books. Unique record sets include Métis Scrip, Chinese Head Tax Registers, Li Ra Ma, and the Peter Robinson papers for example.
The publication "Canadian Genealogical Resources: A Guide to the Materials Held at the Cloverdale Library" details the library's microfilm holdings, includes research instruction and can be searched online. Patrons can also access the Ancestry Library Edition database and Heritage Quest at the Cloverdale Branch.
Beyond the extensive holdings, the department offers orientations to the collection once a month and provides a variety of programs on genealogical topics, generally offered from September to May.
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