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We serve the southeast Minnesota area. Help available to all researchers. | {{FHCpage|location=Minnesota}} | ||
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=== Center Contacts and Hours === | === Center Contacts and Hours === | ||
'''Location Map:''' | '''Location Map:''' [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2300+Viola+Heights+Drive+Northeast,+Rochester,+MN&hl=en&ll=44.047715,-92.431884&spn=0.026219,0.044975&sll=42.717255,-83.392968&sspn=0.026801,0.044975&oq=2300+Viola+Heights+Drive+NE,+Rochester,+MN+&hnear=2300+Viola+Heights+Dr+NE,+Rochester,+Olmsted,+Minnesota+55906&t=m&z=15 Location Map] | ||
'''Address: ''' 2300 Viola Heights Dr, Rochester, MN 55901 | |||
*Enter building through EAST doors and ring bell on wall if inner doors are locked. | *Enter building through EAST doors and ring bell on wall if inner doors are locked. | ||
'''Language: '''English | |||
'''Phone:''' | '''Phone: ''' '''507-281-6641''' | ||
'''E-mail:''' | '''E-mail: ''' MN_Rochester@ldsmail.net | ||
'''Open Hours :''' | |||
*'''Tuesday: '''10:00am to 2:00pm | |||
* '''Wednesday: '''9:00am to 3:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm | |||
*'''Tuesday:''' | * '''Thursday: '''10:00am to 2:00pm | ||
* '''Wednesday:''' | |||
* '''Thursday:''' | |||
'''Holiday Schedule:''' | '''Holiday Schedule:''' | ||
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'''July 4:''' Closed July 3-7, 2017 | '''July 4:''' Closed July 3-7, 2017 | ||
Closed for inclement weather with Rochester Public Schools close, then we are closed. | |||
=== Calendar and Events === | === Calendar and Events === | ||
==== Class Schedule: ==== | ==== Class Schedule: ==== | ||
==== Staff Training Meetings ==== | ==== Staff Training Meetings ==== | ||
=== Center Resources === | === Center Resources === | ||
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==== Hardware and Equipment ==== | ==== Hardware and Equipment ==== | ||
:*''7 | :*'''7''' computers | ||
:* 3 microfilm readers | :*'''3''' microfilm readers | ||
:* 1 microfiche reader | :*'''1''' microfiche reader | ||
:* 1 microfilm printer | :*'''1''' microfilm printer | ||
=== Center Services === | === Center Services === | ||
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==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ||
Polish: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 9-3 | Polish: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 9:00-3:00 | ||
Ancestry.com: Wednesdays 9-12 | Ancestry.com: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 | ||
US before 1850: Wednesdays 9-12 | US before 1850: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 | ||
British Isles: Wednesdays 12-3 | British Isles: Wednesdays 12:00-3:00 | ||
German: Tuesdays or Wednesdays | German: Tuesdays or Wednesdays | ||
Norwegian or Swedish: 1st 3rd or 5th Thursday 10-2 | Norwegian or Swedish: 1st 3rd or 5th Thursday 10:00-2:00 | ||
Native American: by appointment | Native American: by appointment | ||
=== Resources in the Local Area === | |||
[http://www.olmstedhistory.com/ Olmsted County Historical Society] | |||
Olmsted County Historical Society | |||
=== Links === | === Links === | ||
''(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)'' | ''(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)'' | ||
=== Volunteer at the Center === | === Volunteer at the Center === | ||
We are always looking for volunteers to teach classes or staff the FHC who know how to help others with their family history. | We are always looking for volunteers to teach classes or staff the FHC who know how to help others with their family history. Leave a message on our phone system if you are interested in volunteering. | ||
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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location Map: Location Map
Address: 2300 Viola Heights Dr, Rochester, MN 55901
- Enter building through EAST doors and ring bell on wall if inner doors are locked.
Language: English
Phone: 507-281-6641
E-mail: MN_Rochester@ldsmail.net
Open Hours :
- Tuesday: 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am to 3:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Holiday Schedule:
MEA: Closed Thursday only that week
Thanksgiving and Nativity event: Closed November 21-December 5, 2016. Open on December 6.
Christmas and New Years: Closed December 19, 2016 to January 2, 2017 Open on January 3.
Spring Break: Closed April 3-7, 2017
July 4: Closed July 3-7, 2017
Closed for inclement weather with Rochester Public Schools close, then we are closed.
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Class Schedule:[edit | edit source]
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- 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.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- 7 computers
- 3 microfilm readers
- 1 microfiche reader
- 1 microfilm printer
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
Polish: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 9:00-3:00
Ancestry.com: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00
US before 1850: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00
British Isles: Wednesdays 12:00-3:00
German: Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Norwegian or Swedish: 1st 3rd or 5th Thursday 10:00-2:00
Native American: by appointment
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
Olmsted County Historical Society
Links[edit | edit source]
(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
We are always looking for volunteers to teach classes or staff the FHC who know how to help others with their family history. Leave a message on our phone system if you are interested in volunteering.