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WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO A RENOVATION PROJECT. THE PROJECT IS ESTIMATED TO TAKE FOUR TO FIVE WEEKS. WE WILL POST THE OPENING DATE WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. {{FHCpage|location=Pennsylvania}} 
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Scranton Family History Center serving Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susdquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming and other counties in Northeast Pennsylvania
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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
'''Open Hours: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. CALL FOR UPDATES 570-587-5123'''


<u>'''Usual hours will be Wednesdays 1 to 5 pm & 6 to 8:30 pm'''</u>


<u>'''Other times by appointment'''</u>


'''Location Map:'''
TWO LOCATIONS SERVING THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:  


*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/505+Griffin+Pond+Rd,+South+Abington+Township,+PA+18411/@41.5024858,-75.6707673,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c4d782b9c54175:0x7f82c51b7757aba3!8m2!3d41.5024858!4d-75.6685786?hl=en Google Map]
Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming and other counties in Northeast Pennsylvania


'''Address:'''  
===CLARKS SUMMIT LOCATION===
===Center Contacts and Hours===
'''Open Hours:'''


*505 Griffin Pond, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 United States
WEDNESDAY 1PM TO 5PM. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. 
*Park at the back of the building, use the right door at the back of the building.


*Language:English
CLOSED FOR WEEK OF THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS.


'''Phone:'''  
*'''We are closed when local schools have weather related closing.'''


'''1-570-587-5123'''  
'''Location Map'''
 
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/505+Griffin+Pond+Rd,+South+Abington+Township,+PA+18411/@41.5024858,-75.6707673,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c4d782b9c54175:0x7f82c51b7757aba3!8m2!3d41.5024858!4d-75.6685786?hl=en Google Map]
 
'''Address:'''
*505 Griffin Pond, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 United States  ENTRANCE IN BACK OF BUILDING. RIGHT SET OF DOORS. RING DOORBELL OR KNOCK LOUD. WE ARE THE SECOND DOOR ON RIGHT IN HALLWAY.
'''Email:'''
*PA_Scranton@familyhistorymail.org (PLEASE BE AWARE THIS EMAIL ADDRESS IS NOT FREQUENTLY CHECKED)
 
 
'''<big>WILKES BARRE LOCATION</big>'''  


'''Email:'''


*PA_Scranton@ldsmail.net
'''<big>Center Contacts and Hours</big>'''
*clarksummitfamilyhistorycenter@gmail.com


*'''During inclement winter weather please call ahead to see if center is open'''
'''Open Hours:'''


'''Holiday Schedule:'''
1st and 4th Wednesdays from 6PM TO 8PM and Sundays after church


*'''Closed all holidays''' 
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=== Center Resources  ===
* '''We are closed when local schools have weather related closing.'''


==== Collections  ====
'''Location Map'''


*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
[https://maps.churchofjesuschrist.org/api/maps-proxy/v2/maps/url?destination=WARD%3A105368&response=REDIRECT&client=mapsClient&version=2.0.9&lang=en&trace=792c2597c2a3458a&token=4p7fjq Google map]
*Wide collection of Italian films
*Verna Ann Hill Jacobs Collection - A wide variety of microfilms containing newspaper clippings, family information, church records for New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and other states.&nbsp; ''(Films are&nbsp; not cataloged in the FamilySearch Catalog)''
*A wide variety of books containing information for families in Pennsylvania and New York.


==== Databases and Software  ====
'''Address:'''
* 80 Manor Drive, Shavertown, PA 18708
* Entrance at back of building on right


*'''[[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.
'''Email:'''  


<br>'''Hardware and Equipment'''
*PA_Scranton@familyhistorymail.org (PLEASE BE AWARE THIS EMAIL ADDRESS IS NOT FREQUENTLY CHECKED)


:*Computers, Microfilm readers, Microfilm reader/printer, Microfiche readers available for patron's research.
===Center Resources===


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====Collections====


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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
*Wide collection of Italian films
*Verna Ann Hill Jacobs Collection - A wide variety of microfilms containing newspaper clippings, family information, church records for New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and other states.&nbsp; ''(Films are&nbsp; not cataloged in the FamilySearch Catalog)''
*A wide variety of books containing information for families in Pennsylvania and New York.


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====FREE Databases and Software====


=== Center Services  ===
*'''[[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.
*Free premium website access includes Ancestry Institution, My Heritage, Fold 3, Geneanet, Irish Ancestors, NewspaperArchive, Findmypast, FamNet, and more.


==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
<br>'''Hardware and Equipment'''


Italian (call to make an appointment with our Italian specialist)
:*Free access to Computers, Printer/scanner, Microfilm readers, Microfiche readers.
:*No charge to print


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=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
===Resources in the Local Area===


:*[http://www.lackawannahistory.org Lackawanna Historical Society]
:*[http://www.lackawannahistory.org Lackawanna Historical Society]
 
:*Beginner workshop classes for October 7, 14, 21, 28
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Call 570-344-3841 to pre-register
:*[http://www.carbondalehistorical.org Carbondale Historical Society]
:*[http://www.carbondalehistorical.org Carbondale Historical Society]


:*[http://www.dunmorehistorical.com Dunmore Historical Society]
:*[http://www.dunmorehistory.org/ Dunmore Historical Society]


:*[http://www.waynehistorypa.org Wayne County Historical Society]
:*[http://www.waynehistorypa.org Wayne County Historical Society]

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TWO LOCATIONS SERVING THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:

Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming and other counties in Northeast Pennsylvania

CLARKS SUMMIT LOCATION

Center Contacts and Hours

Open Hours:

WEDNESDAY 1PM TO 5PM. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.

CLOSED FOR WEEK OF THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS.

  • We are closed when local schools have weather related closing.

Location Map

Address:

  • 505 Griffin Pond, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 United States ENTRANCE IN BACK OF BUILDING. RIGHT SET OF DOORS. RING DOORBELL OR KNOCK LOUD. WE ARE THE SECOND DOOR ON RIGHT IN HALLWAY.

Email:

  • PA_Scranton@familyhistorymail.org (PLEASE BE AWARE THIS EMAIL ADDRESS IS NOT FREQUENTLY CHECKED)


WILKES BARRE LOCATION


Center Contacts and Hours

Open Hours:

1st and 4th Wednesdays from 6PM TO 8PM and Sundays after church

CLOSED WEEK OF THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEARS.

  • We are closed when local schools have weather related closing.

Location Map

Google map

Address:

  • 80 Manor Drive, Shavertown, PA 18708
  • Entrance at back of building on right

Email:

  • PA_Scranton@familyhistorymail.org (PLEASE BE AWARE THIS EMAIL ADDRESS IS NOT FREQUENTLY CHECKED)

Center Resources

Collections

  • FamilySearch Catalog
  • Wide collection of Italian films
  • Verna Ann Hill Jacobs Collection - A wide variety of microfilms containing newspaper clippings, family information, church records for New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and other states.  (Films are  not cataloged in the FamilySearch Catalog)
  • A wide variety of books containing information for families in Pennsylvania and New York.

FREE 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.
  • Free premium website access includes Ancestry Institution, My Heritage, Fold 3, Geneanet, Irish Ancestors, NewspaperArchive, Findmypast, FamNet, and more.


Hardware and Equipment

  • Free access to Computers, Printer/scanner, Microfilm readers, Microfiche readers.
  • No charge to print



Resources in the Local Area

Call 570-344-3841 to pre-register

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