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== Westlake Ohio Family History Center ==
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* Library hours have been updated (see table below)
* Updated the Calendar to include holiday closures for 2022 (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years)
* Updated the Upcoming Classes to include the Zoom meeting link for the April 19th class on XXX
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== Library Information ==
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! style="text-align:left;" | Westlake Family History Library
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|25000 Westwood Road
|Robin and Rob Falke
|Tues - 10:00am to 2:00pm
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|Westlake, OH 44145
|440-670-2749
|Wednesday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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|440-777-1518
|[mailto:OH&#x20;Westlake@familyhistorymail.org OH_Westlake@familyhistorymail.org]
|Click here to see a list of holiday closures
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== Services Provided ==
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| style="text-align:center; width:300px" |'''In Person Classes'''
| style="text-align:center; width:300px" |'''Online Classes'''
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| style="vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | Listing of the resources at our library and links to our reservation system for Scanning Equipment, Audio/Video Converters, and our Family Story Room.
| style="vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | List of the classes taught In Person at our library along with links to the available handouts. No registration is required to attend a class.
| style="vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | List of the classes taught Online using Zoom along with links to register for the classes. The class handouts have links to download them. Registration is required to attend a class.
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The Westlake Family History has been serving researchers and community members for decades. All are welcome to reach out and get support with their family history needs.
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===Hours of Public Operations Update:===
The Family History Center in Westlake, Ohio is currently open to the public Tuesdays from 10am-2pm and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm. 
 
You may also view our [https://www.facebook.com/westlakefhc/ Westlake Ohio Family History Center Facebook page] for updates.
 
===Upcoming Classes and Events===
 
'''"Digging Deeper into Find-A-Grave"''' for new additions and changes 
 
Tuesday, April 19th at 7pm.  We will be learning via Zoom.  The Link can be found on our Facebook page. 
 
===Please note the Family History Center will be closed on the following days in 2022:===
 
'''January 3-31''' Due to Covid
 
'''May 30''' (Memorial Day)
 
'''July 4''' (Independence Day)
 
'''September 5''' (Labor Day)
 
'''November 21-27''' (Thanksgiving Week)
 
'''December 19, 2022 - January 1, 2023''' (Christmas and New Year's)


*'''''Westlake Family History Center occasionally will close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness.''''' '''''We follow weather closures of Cuyahoga and Lorain County schools.'''''
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| style="text-align:center; width:300px" |'''Scanning Equipment'''
| style="text-align:center; width:300px" |'''Audio-Video Converters'''
| style="text-align:center; width:300px" |'''Family Story Room'''
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| style="vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | We have high-speed photo scanners, each with an attached flatbed scanner; a book scanner; and 35 mm slide scanners.  Each item can be reserved for a 1-1/2 hour session. Check our Scanning Equipment page to reserve a time slot and view the equipment specifications and capabilities of each piece of equipment.
| style="vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | We have equipment that can convert your VHS and 8 mm video tapes, standard audio cassettes, and 8 mm and Super 8 movie film to a digital file  Each item can be reserved for a 2-1/2 hour session. Check our Audio and Video Converters page to reserve a time slot and view the equipment specifications and capabilities of each piece of equipment.
| style="vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | Our Family Story Room will record a one-hour video with state-of-the-art audio and video technology. The comfortable furnishings and sound-proofed interior provide a quiet, secluded area, ideal for recording personal histories.  The room can accommodate an individual or groups up to ten persons.  Visit our Family Story Room page to reserve a recording session and ideas for your visit preparation.
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===News and Links===
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*[[:Category:Ohio Family History Centers|List of Family History Centers in Ohio]]
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| style="text-align:center; width:300px" |'''Group Activities'''
| style="text-align:center; width:300px" |'''Other Resources'''
| style="text-align:center; width:300px" |'''Library Info-Get Help'''
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| style="vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | We have a list of activities for groups visiting our library.  You can schedule a group visit choosing one of seven options. We also offer a monthly Scout Merit Badge Workshop.  Our Saturday Seminars, Family Reunions, Youth conferences, and Discovery Days are not currently being held but we hope to in the future.
| style="vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | In addition to all that we provide at the library, our Other Resources page provides: Links to Online Classes at other Locations, Suggested Family History Webinars, What's New at FamilySearch, Stake and Ward Temple and Family History Leadership Information, and Family History Activities and More.
| style="vertical-align:top; padding:5px;" | In addition to providing contact information, you can find our Holiday Hours, Help and Support Options, Quick Start Guides, Family History Forms, how to receive our Bi-Weekly Tips, library Research Specialists, information on our Microfilm Collection, and Missionary Service Opportunities at our library.
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Revision as of 18:09, 16 April 2022

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Westlake Ohio Family History Center[edit | edit source]

Home Calendar Upcoming Classes Library Resources


What's New

What's new?

  • Library hours have been updated (see table below)
  • Updated the Calendar to include holiday closures for 2022 (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years)
  • Updated the Upcoming Classes to include the Zoom meeting link for the April 19th class on XXX


Library Information[edit | edit source]

Westlake Family History Library Library Directors Library Hours
25000 Westwood Road Robin and Rob Falke Tues - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Westlake, OH 44145 440-670-2749 Wednesday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
440-777-1518 OH_Westlake@familyhistorymail.org Click here to see a list of holiday closures


Services Provided[edit | edit source]

RFSL-Welcome Desk.jpg
RFSL-In Person Class.jpg
RFSL-On Line Class.jpg
Available Resources In Person Classes Online Classes
Listing of the resources at our library and links to our reservation system for Scanning Equipment, Audio/Video Converters, and our Family Story Room. List of the classes taught In Person at our library along with links to the available handouts. No registration is required to attend a class. List of the classes taught Online using Zoom along with links to register for the classes. The class handouts have links to download them. Registration is required to attend a class.

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RFSL-Scanning Equipment.jpg
RFSL-Audio-Video.jpg
RFSL-Family Story Room2.jpg
Scanning Equipment Audio-Video Converters Family Story Room
We have high-speed photo scanners, each with an attached flatbed scanner; a book scanner; and 35 mm slide scanners. Each item can be reserved for a 1-1/2 hour session. Check our Scanning Equipment page to reserve a time slot and view the equipment specifications and capabilities of each piece of equipment. We have equipment that can convert your VHS and 8 mm video tapes, standard audio cassettes, and 8 mm and Super 8 movie film to a digital file Each item can be reserved for a 2-1/2 hour session. Check our Audio and Video Converters page to reserve a time slot and view the equipment specifications and capabilities of each piece of equipment. Our Family Story Room will record a one-hour video with state-of-the-art audio and video technology. The comfortable furnishings and sound-proofed interior provide a quiet, secluded area, ideal for recording personal histories. The room can accommodate an individual or groups up to ten persons. Visit our Family Story Room page to reserve a recording session and ideas for your visit preparation.

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RFSL-Group Activities.jpg
RFSL-Other Resources.jpg
RFSL-Help Desk.jpg
Group Activities Other Resources Library Info-Get Help
We have a list of activities for groups visiting our library. You can schedule a group visit choosing one of seven options. We also offer a monthly Scout Merit Badge Workshop. Our Saturday Seminars, Family Reunions, Youth conferences, and Discovery Days are not currently being held but we hope to in the future. In addition to all that we provide at the library, our Other Resources page provides: Links to Online Classes at other Locations, Suggested Family History Webinars, What's New at FamilySearch, Stake and Ward Temple and Family History Leadership Information, and Family History Activities and More. In addition to providing contact information, you can find our Holiday Hours, Help and Support Options, Quick Start Guides, Family History Forms, how to receive our Bi-Weekly Tips, library Research Specialists, information on our Microfilm Collection, and Missionary Service Opportunities at our library.

(To Top)