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== ''Phoenix Arizona Area Family History Center''  ==
 
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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
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'''Phone:&nbsp;''' (602) 264-2825 [[Image:Arizonaphoenixfhc.JPG|right|585x585px|Family History Center Entry|alt=Family History Center Entry]]'''E-mail:''' [mailto:PhxFHLibrary@gmail.com PhxFHLibrary@gmail.com]  
'''Phone:&nbsp;''' (602) 264-2825 [[Image:Arizonaphoenixfhc.JPG|right|585x585px|FamilySearch Center Entry|alt=FamilySearch Center Entry]]'''E-mail:''' [mailto:az_phoenix@familyhistorymail.org az_phoenix@familyhistorymail.org]  


'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Open Hours:'''  
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'''Holiday Closing Schedule:'''
'''Holiday Closing Schedule:'''


General Conference:  1st Saturday in April & October  
General Conference Weekend:  1st Saturday and Sunday in April & October  


Thanksgiving: Wednesday through Saturday  
Thanksgiving: Wednesday through Saturday  
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(Usually the first Tuesday in July and December the meeting starts at 12 noon.)  
(Usually the first Tuesday in July and December the meeting starts at 12 noon.)  
 
==== Class Schedule  ====
The forth Saturday in July, September and November the Black Family Genealogical and History Society meets at 10 am.
==== '''Class Schedule''' ====


==== Staff Training Meetings&nbsp;  ====
==== Staff Training Meetings&nbsp;  ====


Usually the 3rd Sunday of each month at 6:30pm at the Phoenix Family History CenterLinks  
Usually the 3rd Sunday of each month at 6:30pm at the Phoenix FamilySearch Center  


=== Center Resources  ===
=== Center Resources  ===
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==== Databases and Software  ====
==== 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.
:*Free access to normally charged for family history sites via the '''Premium Online Portal websites''', including Ancestry.com, Footnote.com, Findmypast, Godfrey Memorial Library, Heritage Quest Online, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War, The Genealogist, Historical Map Works Library Edition, World Vital Records, and much more


==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
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:*Flatbed Scanner
:*Flatbed Scanner
:*Microfilm/Microfiche Scanning system
:*Microfilm/Microfiche Scanning system
:*''2 Microfilm Readers''
:*''2 Microfilm Readers (currently not working)''


=== Center Services  ===
=== Center Services  ===
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==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
==== Staff Research Specialties  ====


''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Bountiful Utah Heights Family History Center|Bountiful]] and [[Chattanooga Tennessee Family History Center|Chattanooga]] FHC pages for examples.)''


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


''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)''  
''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)''  
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=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
=== Volunteer at the Center  ===


''If you are interested in volunteering at the center contact the director Dan Judd at dan.judd@cox.net''
''If you are interested in volunteering at the center contact the director Dan Judd at <u>'''dan.judd@cox.net'''</u>''
 
=== Online Resources ===
 
* [https://www.thefhguide.com '''The Family History Guide''']: Guide to using FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, Findmypast
* [https://fh.lib.byu.edu/classes-and-webinars/ '''BYU Family History Library Classes & Webinars''']: Family history videos & tutorials on many topics
* [https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/search '''RootsTech On Demand Library''']: On-demand library of video presentations with filtering of 1,500 sessions on 185 topics
* [https://support.ancestry.com/s/?language=en_US '''Ancestry Support''']: Ancestry support for your account, tree, DNA, mobile app
* [https://mesatemple.org/classes/ '''Mesa Temple Visitors Center''']: In person family history classes
* [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/learning-resources '''Salt Lake FamilySearch Library''']: Online zoom webinar classes & over 2,000 recorded classes
* '''[[Los Angeles FamilySearch Center/Online Classes|Los Angeles FamilySearch Center]]''': Online Classes for consultants & patrons: FamilySearch, Research, Ancestry, Indexing (beginning, intermediate & advanced)
* '''[https://teamup.com/ksm8o7rv6iyk6dx3gp Idaho Falls Idaho FamilySearch Center]''': Weekly and Monthly classes via Zoom
* '''[[Sacramento California FamilySearch Center/Classes|Sacramento California FamilySearch Center]]''': Monthly Zoom classes on various topics.  See website for choices.
* [[Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center/Online Classes|'''Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center''']]: Online Classes for: FamilySearch Family Tree & Miscellaneous Topics, Ward Consultants, Tracing Pioneer Ancestors, Finding Cousins, United States Census Records, British Family History Research, Danish Research, Ancestry.com - Trees, Sources, and Sharing with FamilySearch, Findmypast, Documenting and Saving Research, Graphics Tools, and Newspaper resources.
* '''[[Lehi FamilySearch Center/Class Schedule|Lehi FamilySearch Center]]''': Zoom Classes on Indexing, Family Search, Ancestry, My Heritage.
* '''[[Ogden FamilySearch Center/Classes|Ogden FamilySearch Center]]''': Monthly zoom classes on various topics. See website for choices.
* '''[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/St. George Utah FamilySearch Center/Classes St. George FamilySearch Center]''': Monthly Zoom classes on various topics and mini recorded classes with handouts.

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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location & Map:

  • 3102 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015-5811  United States
  • The center is located just north of Thomas Road, and east of 19th Avenue. 
  • The Center is located at the south end of the church building.
  • Location Map

Phone:  (602) 264-2825

FamilySearch Center Entry

E-mail: az_phoenix@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

Reopened March 2022 with new hours
  • Wednesday 1pm - 9pm
  • Thursday   1pm - 9pm
  • Saturdays 1pm - 5pm

Holiday Closing Schedule:

General Conference Weekend: 1st Saturday and Sunday in April & October

Thanksgiving: Wednesday through Saturday

Christmas Eve through New Years Day

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

The first Tuesday of the month the Phoenix Genealogical Society meets at 1 pm.  Come join the group and learn new information about researching your family.

(Usually the first Tuesday in July and December the meeting starts at 12 noon.)

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings [edit | edit source]

Usually the 3rd Sunday of each month at 6:30pm at the Phoenix FamilySearch Center

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Main room computer stations

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • Extensive permanent collection of microfilm and microfiche
  • Massive collection of "How To" reference materials
  • Over 5,000 genealogy reference books

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

  • Free access to normally charged for family history sites via the Premium Online Portal websites, including Ancestry.com, Footnote.com, Findmypast, Godfrey Memorial Library, Heritage Quest Online, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War, The Genealogist, Historical Map Works Library Edition, World Vital Records, and much more

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 13 computer workstations available for your use, with newer model computers and wide-angle monitors
  • Lexmark B&W printer
  • Bulk Photo Scanner
  • Photo Slide Scanner
  • Flatbed Scanner
  • Microfilm/Microfiche Scanning system
  • 2 Microfilm Readers (currently not working)

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)

PhoenixFamilyHistoryCenter.org

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

If you are interested in volunteering at the center contact the director Dan Judd at dan.judd@cox.net

Online Resources[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center (FSC); formerly called, Family History Center (FHC)

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