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'''Mailing Address''': PO Box 49, Kensington, MD 20895<br>'''Street Address''': 10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD 20895 [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&authuser=0 maps.google.com/maps]<br> | '''Mailing Address''': PO Box 49, Kensington, MD 20895<br>'''Street Address''': 10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD 20895 [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&authuser=0 maps.google.com/maps]<br> | ||
'''Directions''''': I-495 to Connecticut Avenue NORTH. At first traffic light outside I-495, turn right onto BEACH Drive. Follow until Beach Drive dead-ends into STONEYBROOK Drive. Turn left. Turn left again into the 3rd driveway. The FHC is on the right side of the building, half-way back.'' | :'''Directions''''': I-495 to Connecticut Avenue NORTH. At first traffic light outside I-495, turn right onto BEACH Drive. Follow until Beach Drive dead-ends into STONEYBROOK Drive. Turn left. Turn left again into the 3rd driveway. The FHC is on the right side of the building, half-way back.'' | ||
'''Phone: (301) 587-0042''' | '''Phone: (301) 587-0042''' | ||
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'''Hours of Operation:''' | '''Hours of Operation:''' | ||
*Monday: Closed | :*Monday: Closed | ||
*Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. | |||
*Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. | :*Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. | ||
*Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. | :*Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. | ||
*Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | :*Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. | ||
*Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | :*Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | ||
:*Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | |||
'''2011 Closings & Holiday Schedule:''' | '''2011 Closings & Holiday Schedule:''' | ||
*Closed when Montgomery County Schools are closed. | :*Closed when Montgomery County Schools are closed. | ||
*Columbus Day Holiday: October 8-10; reopen October 11 | :*Columbus Day Holiday: October 8-10; reopen October 11 | ||
*Thanksgiving Holiday: November 23-26; reopen November 29 | :*Thanksgiving Holiday: November 23-26; reopen November 29 | ||
*Christmas Holiday: December 19 - Jan 2; reopen January 3 2012 | :*Christmas Holiday: December 19 - Jan 2; reopen January 3 2012 | ||
'''Procedures & Rules''' | |||
:No materials can leave the FHC, including books, microfilm, microfiche or CD-ROMs. Smoking, alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted anywhere on the premises. No food or drink (except for water) is permitted. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and must not disturb other patrons. <br> | |||
''' | '''Newsletter''': | ||
:Our free monthly newsletter, ''Generations'', is sent via email during the first week of each month. It has timely information about activities and events at our FHC as well as research tips and links. To subscribe, please send an email to: [[Info@wdcfhc.org.|info@wdcfhc.org]]. <br> | |||
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==== Staff Training Meetings ==== | ==== Staff Training Meetings ==== | ||
:*November 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. | |||
November 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. | |||
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==== '''Oral History Room''' ==== | ==== '''Oral History Room''' ==== | ||
A unique feature of our FHC is our Oral History Room, which is equipped with professional audio and digital video technology. This is an easy way to capture and preserve the living history of a family member or loved one. For further information or to schedule the room,call Terry Willard at 301-365-4058; email: [[FHCStaff@gmail.com|FHCStaff@gmail.com]] | :A unique feature of our FHC is our Oral History Room, which is equipped with professional audio and digital video technology. This is an easy way to capture and preserve the living history of a family member or loved one. For further information or to schedule the room,call Terry Willard at 301-365-4058; email: [[FHCStaff@gmail.com|FHCStaff@gmail.com]] | ||
==== Collections ==== | ==== Collections ==== | ||
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:*[http://fhc.familysearch.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 : Ancestry.com FHC Institution version, World Vital Records; Fold3.com, NewspaperArchive.com, Heritage Quest, FamilyLink, Godfrey Memorial Library, Genline, FindMyPast.uk, FamilyHistoryLink, Alexander Street Press (Civil War), The Genealogist, Historic Map Works, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive. | :*[http://fhc.familysearch.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 : Ancestry.com FHC Institution version, World Vital Records; Fold3.com, NewspaperArchive.com, Heritage Quest, FamilyLink, Godfrey Memorial Library, Genline, FindMyPast.uk, FamilyHistoryLink, Alexander Street Press (Civil War), The Genealogist, Historic Map Works, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive. | ||
:*Our computers have links to hundreds of genealogy websites. | :*Our computers have links to hundreds of genealogy websites. | ||
:* | :*The following genealogy software is available on our computers: PAF, RootsMagic, Legacy, Family Tree Maker.<br> | ||
==== Hardware and Equipment''<br>'' ==== | ==== Hardware and Equipment''<br>'' ==== | ||
* | :*Wi-Fi | ||
:*Twelve computers | |||
:*Six printers (one color) | |||
:*Two microfilm reader-printers (Canon and ScanPro) | |||
:*Two flatbed scanners | |||
:*Ten microfilm readers | |||
:*Two microfiche readers | |||
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=== Center Services === | === Center Services === | ||
==== Staff Research Specialties''<br>'' ==== | ==== Staff Research Specialties''<br>'' ==== | ||
==== Special Interest Groups ==== | ==== Special Interest Groups ==== | ||
We are organizing special interest groups focused on specific areas of genealogy research. Working with others is an excellent way to learn new research strategies, brainstorm brick wall issues, give and receive support and advice. There is no charge to be part of a group. | We are organizing special interest groups focused on specific areas of genealogy research. Working with others is an excellent way to learn new research strategies, brainstorm brick wall issues, give and receive support and advice. There is no charge to be part of a group. | ||
*African-American research group meets every Monday from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | *African-American research group meets every Monday from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | ||
*Irish research group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. | *Irish research group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. | ||
Additional groups will be formed as requested by patrons. | Additional groups will be formed as requested by patrons. | ||
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