Sumner Washington FamilySearch Center
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
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Location, Hours and Contacts
Open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the times listed below. All other times by appointment only.
Center Contact:
- Phone: 253-863-3383 (only during operating hours)
Location Map:
Address:
- 512 Valley Ave Sumner WA 98390 United States
- Language: English
Open Hours:
- The center is open to the public
- Tuesday: 3 pm - 9 pm
- Wednesday: 11 am - 2 pm and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Except 1st Wed evening)
- Thursday: 11 am - 2 pm (Except 5th Thurs)
- The center occasionally closes unexpectedly because of severe weather (as per Sumner School District closures) or staff unavailability. Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours. If you get our recorded message, it means we are closed.
Holiday Schedule: 2023
Closed on major Holidays
Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events
Class Schedule
Staff Training Meetings
3rd Sunday of every month@ 2:30 pm in Discovery Room
Center Resources
Collections
Databases and Software
- FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
Hardware and Equipment
- 7 desktop computers (Windows OS), 1 Mac Mini (Mac OSX) with USB and separate HDMI connectivity to a 48" HD TV screen; 1 printer, 1 printer/scanner with direct FamilySearch "Memories" connectivity, 1 bulk photo scanner, 1 microfilm/microfiche reader; *Newly added: conversion of 8 mm, VHS, slides, audio cassettes to digital
Center Services
Microfiche Reader: Which reads microfiche, then prints or stores on thumb drive or computer
Staff Research Specialties
Resources in the Local Area
Links
- Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
- The Family History Guide: A free learning, research, and activity site for family history