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=== Center Contacts and Hours ===
===Center Contacts and Hours===


'''Location Map:'''  
'''Location Map:'''  
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'''E-mail:'''  
'''E-mail:'''  


*FL_Plantation@ldsmail.net
*FL_Plantation@familyhistorymail.org


'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Open Hours:'''  


*'''Tuesday: '''1:30pm- 4 pm; 6-8:30pm
*'''Wednesday: '''7 pm - 8 pm;  
*'''Wednesday: '''6:00pm-8:00pm
*'''Sunday: '''11am-11:30am
*'''Saturday: '''10am-12 noon
 
Note: The FHC is run entirely by volunteers, so please '''<u>call before coming down during scheduled times</u>''' to confirm the presence of a volunteer. Generally, the phone is not answered outside of official hours.
 
Note: The FamilySearch Center is run entirely by volunteers, so please '''<u>call before coming down during scheduled times</u>''' to confirm the presence of a volunteer. Generally, the phone is not answered outside of official hours.


Please use the northern entrance.
Please use the northern entrance.
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Also, we're closed the first Saturday of April and October
Also, we're closed the first Saturday of April and October
=== Upcoming Events  ===


'''The Genealogical Society of Broward County''' presents '''Ready, Set, Write! Share Your Family's Story''', a webinar by Lisa Alzo''', on October 5, 2017, 2 PM''' at the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova University, 2nd Floor. [http://www.gsbcfl.org/ Click here for more info].
===Upcoming Events===


'''Free 6-hour genealogy courses'''
None currently scheduled.


Family History Basics will be taught over 3 sessions, for 2 hours/class.Learn how to find your ancestors through records, techniques and strategies. Topics include census and vital records, organizing your information, online databases, DNA and more. No registration is necessary, and is for beginning and intermediate levels.
====Past Events====
'''Sunday, September 11, 2022
What's New in Family Tree Maker
1:20 pm General Meeting
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Program
Eastern Time via Zoom'''
For times, directions and other details, go to the [http://www.gsbcfl.org/ '''GSBC website'''].


Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library: Thursdays, November 2, 16 & 30, 1:00-3:00 PM. 1 Park Avenue East.
[http://www.gsbcfl.org/ Click here for more info].


Weston Branch Library: Mondays November 6, 13 & 20, 5:30-7:30 PM. 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard.
===Center Resources===


For more information, call Mark Fearer at (303) 543-0987.
====Collections====


==== Past Events ====
*Hundreds of microfilms on a wide variety of locations, subjects and resources.
'''Sunday, October 2, 2016''': Genealogical Society of Broward County will present  <strong>"Immigration".</strong> Mark Fearer will talk about the myths, history, resources and websites to help find your immigrant ancestors. The focus will be on peak immigration to the U.S. from the late 1800s to early 1900s.<strong>.</strong>  It will be held at the Alvin Sherman Library, 2nd Floor, Nova Southeastern University. For times, directions and other details, go to the [http://www.gsbcfl.org/ '''GSBC website'''].
*Several dozen books on a variety of genealogical topics.
*Dozens of genealogical magazines, including the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, the NGS Magazine, American Ancestors and NEHGS Register (both from the New England Historical and Genealogical Society) and the Official Journal of the Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society.
*Handouts to help beginners.


'''The Genealogical Society of Broward County''' presents The History of Genealogy, by Mark Fearer - learn how and why genealogy was riddled with fraud and errors starting in the Middle Ages, how it evolved and how academia regards family history. It will be on '''Sunday September 10, 2017, 2 PM''' at the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova University, 2nd Floor. [http://www.gsbcfl.org/ Click here for more info].
====Databases and Software====


=== Center Resources  ===
:*'''[[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. Databases include:
:**19th Century British Library Newspapers
:**Access Newspaper Archives
:**Alexander Street Press - American Civil War
:**Ancestry
:**ArkivDigital
:**Findmypast
:**Fold3 - formerly Footnote
:**The Genealogist
:**Historic Map Works - Library Edition
:**Kinpoint - Premium
:**MyHeritage - Library Edition
:**Paper Trail
:**ProQuest Obituary Listings
:**Puzzilla - Premium Services
:**World Vital Records


==== Collections  ====
====Hardware and Equipment====
*Hundreds of microfilms on a wide variety of locations, subjects and resources.
* Several dozen books on a variety of genealogical topics.
* Dozens of genealogical magazines, including the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, the NGS Magazine, American Ancestors and NEHGS Register (both from the New England Historical and Genealogical Society) and the Official Journal of the Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society.
* Handouts to help beginners.
==== Databases and Software  ====


:*'''[[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. Databases include:
*Four manual microfilm readers
:** 19th Century British Library Newspapers
*Two automated microfilm/microfiche readers with printing capabilities
:** Access Newspaper Archives
*Four [http://sherman.library.nova.edu/e-library/index.php?action=subject&col=n&cat=gee computers]
:** Alexander Street Press - American Civil War
*Two printers (printing is .10/page - patrons are welcome to bring flash drives and download documents to them)
:** Ancestry
:** ArkivDigital
:** Find My Past
:** Fold3 - formerly Footnote
:** The Genealogist
:** Historic Map Works - Library Edition
:** Kinpoint - Premium
:** MyHeritage - Library Edition
:** Paper Trail
:** ProQuest Obituary Listings
:** Puzzilla - Premium Services
:** World Vital Records
 
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====


*Four manual microfilm readers
===Center Services===
* Two automated microfilm/microfiche readers with printing capabilities
* Four [http://sherman.library.nova.edu/e-library/index.php?action=subject&col=n&cat=gee computers]
* Two printers (printing is .10/page - patrons are welcome to bring flash drives and download documents to them)
=== Center Services ===


==== Staff Research Specialties ====  
====Staff Research Specialties====  


=== Resources in the Local Area ===
===Resources in the Local Area===
[http://www.gsbcfl.org/ Genealogical Society of Broward County]  
[http://www.gsbcfl.org/ Genealogical Society of Broward County]  


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Genealogy Room, and [http://sherman.library.nova.edu/e-library/index.php?action=subject&col=n&cat=gee genealogy database] at Alvin Sherman Library, Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie.
Genealogy Room, and [http://sherman.library.nova.edu/e-library/index.php?action=subject&col=n&cat=gee genealogy database] at Alvin Sherman Library, Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie.


=== Links ===
===Links===
[https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org]
[https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org]


Cyndislist.com
Cyndislist.com


=== Volunteer at the Center ===
===Volunteer at the Center===
We're always looking for family history enthusiasts to help out. Please call the number above during open hours, email us (address above) or come down and talk to one of the FHC consultants.
We're always looking for family history enthusiasts to help out. Please call the number above during open hours, email us (address above) or come down and talk to one of the FSC consultants.

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Center Contacts and Hours

Location Map:

Address:

  • 851 NW 112th Ave Plantation FL 33325-1503 United States
  • Language:English

Phone:

  • (954) 472-0524

E-mail:

  • FL_Plantation@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

  • Wednesday: 7 pm - 8 pm;
  • Sunday: 11am-11:30am


Note: The FamilySearch Center is run entirely by volunteers, so please call before coming down during scheduled times to confirm the presence of a volunteer. Generally, the phone is not answered outside of official hours.

Please use the northern entrance.

Holiday Schedule:

No hours on Thanksgiving: Christmas: New Years Day, Labor Day weekend, Memorial Day Weekend.

Also, we're closed the first Saturday of April and October

Upcoming Events

None currently scheduled.

Past Events

Sunday, September 11, 2022 What's New in Family Tree Maker 1:20 pm General Meeting 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Program Eastern Time via Zoom For times, directions and other details, go to the GSBC website.

Click here for more info.

Center Resources

Collections

  • Hundreds of microfilms on a wide variety of locations, subjects and resources.
  • Several dozen books on a variety of genealogical topics.
  • Dozens of genealogical magazines, including the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, the NGS Magazine, American Ancestors and NEHGS Register (both from the New England Historical and Genealogical Society) and the Official Journal of the Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society.
  • Handouts to help beginners.

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. Databases include:
    • 19th Century British Library Newspapers
    • Access Newspaper Archives
    • Alexander Street Press - American Civil War
    • Ancestry
    • ArkivDigital
    • Findmypast
    • Fold3 - formerly Footnote
    • The Genealogist
    • Historic Map Works - Library Edition
    • Kinpoint - Premium
    • MyHeritage - Library Edition
    • Paper Trail
    • ProQuest Obituary Listings
    • Puzzilla - Premium Services
    • World Vital Records

Hardware and Equipment

  • Four manual microfilm readers
  • Two automated microfilm/microfiche readers with printing capabilities
  • Four computers
  • Two printers (printing is .10/page - patrons are welcome to bring flash drives and download documents to them)

Center Services

Staff Research Specialties

Resources in the Local Area

Genealogical Society of Broward County

Jewish Genealogical Society of Broward County

Genealogy Room, and genealogy database at Alvin Sherman Library, Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie.

Links

FamilySearch.org

Cyndislist.com

Volunteer at the Center

We're always looking for family history enthusiasts to help out. Please call the number above during open hours, email us (address above) or come down and talk to one of the FSC consultants.

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