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*'''We are opening our doors again! However we will have more limited hours and may be adjusting our hours according to our volunteers' availability and in response to needs and changes in the environment.  Please visit this page often for updates and confirm the hours on the calendar above prior to traveling to the Family History Center.'''
*'''We are opening our doors again! However we will have more limited hours and may be adjusting our hours according to our volunteers' availability and in response to needs and changes in the environment.  Please visit this page often for updates and confirm the hours on the calendar above prior to traveling to the Family History Center.'''


* '''Sundays 3-5 pm'''
*'''Sundays 3-5 pm'''
* '''Thursdays 7-9 pm'''
*'''Thursdays 7-9 pm'''
* '''Saturdays 10am-12pm'''
*'''Saturdays 10am-12pm'''


In accordance with CDC guidance, wearing a mask is requested by those not fully vaccinated.  If you are not comfortable coming into the Family history center and need virtual assistance, please email the address listed above.
In accordance with CDC guidance, wearing a mask is requested by those not fully vaccinated.  If you are not comfortable coming into the Family history center and need virtual assistance, please email the address listed above.
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====Databases and Software====
====Databases and Software====


:'''''The Family History Center Portal Service is currently unavailable for needed maintenance and upgrades (2 June 2021). It is anticipated this will take up to 90 days to complete. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.'''''
:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. This includes Ancestry.com, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, Fold3, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Alexander Street Press (Civil War databases), Proquest Obituaries, Kinpoint Premium, and Puzzilla.org.
:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. This includes Ancestry.com, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, Fold3, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Alexander Street Press (Civil War databases), Proquest Obituaries, Kinpoint Premium, and Puzzilla.org.


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