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Upcoming Events :Tools for Finding Your Ancestors 2012 will be held on September 22, 2012. Additional information will be announced when available | |||
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=== Volunteer at the Center === | === Volunteer at the Center === | ||
Additional volunteers are always needed and welcome. The first and foremost quality you will need to volunteer at the Naperville Family History Center is a desire to help other people to research their family history. You do not need any particualr expertise in doing family history research; serving at the Family History Center is a great way to learn how. You also do not need to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christi of Latter-day Saints. Volunteers typically serve a 3 hour shift at least twice a month. If you would like more information about becoming one of our volunteers, contact Center Director Christine Bell at [mailto:marieb98@yahoo.com marieb98@yahoo.com] | |||
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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location & Map:
- Address: 1320 Ridgeland Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
- The Center is located just north of the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Naper Blvd, The Center is part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building which is immediately north of the McDonald's. As you face the church building, the Center entrance is on the left hand side of the building and around back. There are also signs posted at the front doors of the church that will direct you to our entrance. When you reach the Cenrter entrance, ring the door bell and then pull on the door.
- To find the Naperville Family History Center on a map, click this link: g.co/maps/xkzdf The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is identified on the map.
- Phone: 630-505-0233
- E-mail: il_naperville@ldsmail.net
- Center Director: Christine Bell, marieb98@yahoo.com
Open Hours:
Tuesday and Thursdays: Noon to 9 pm
Wednesdays: 9 am to 9 pm
Fridays: 10 am to 4 pm
Saturdays: 9 am to 1 pm
Holiday Schedule: The Naperville Family History Center will be closed November 23 & 24, 2011 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen November 25 ( the day after Thanksgiving) and operate on a regular schedule through and including Saturday December 17, 2011 We will reopen after Christmas on January 3, 2012
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events :Tools for Finding Your Ancestors 2012 will be held on September 22, 2012. Additional information will be announced when available
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
- The extended microfilm collection includes all the Chicago Catholic Church records and other Cook County Illinois records,
- 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
- 6 computers with printers
- 9 Microfilm readers including 2 with high magnification lenses
- 2 microfiche readers
- Microfilm/microfiche copier that can print a hard copy or save a digital image to your portal drive
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links[edit | edit source]
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Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
Additional volunteers are always needed and welcome. The first and foremost quality you will need to volunteer at the Naperville Family History Center is a desire to help other people to research their family history. You do not need any particualr expertise in doing family history research; serving at the Family History Center is a great way to learn how. You also do not need to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christi of Latter-day Saints. Volunteers typically serve a 3 hour shift at least twice a month. If you would like more information about becoming one of our volunteers, contact Center Director Christine Bell at marieb98@yahoo.com