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<center><p style="color:red"><big>'''WE ARE CLOSED TODAY <u>THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023, DUE TO ICY ROAD CONDITIONS</u>. WE WILL REOPEN TOMORROW, FRIDAY FEB 16.'''<big></center><H1></p>
 
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<center><p style="color:red"><big>'''SMALLER but just as MIGHTY. The Naperville FamilySearch Center is now located in its new space. '''<big></center>
<center><p style="color:red"><big>'''We are in the SAME BUILDING but the entrance is on the East side of the building rather than in the back. '''<big></center>
<center><p style="color:red"><big>'''Our reduced Microfilm collection is now accessible. (see [[Naperville Illinois FamilySearch Center#Microfilm, Books and other materials|"Microfilm, Books and other materials."]]). '''<big></center>
<center><p style="color:red"><big>'''Feel free to call with any questions. We look forward to seeing you.'''<big></center><H1></p>
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<big>'''The Naperville FamilySearch Center is OPEN.'''</big> <big>Appointments are preferred and will have priority. Walk-ins are welcome and will be accepted depending upon capacity at that time; please see the section [[Naperville Illinois FamilySearch Center#Hours and Appointments|"Hours and Appointments."]] (At this time, a face mask is not required.)</big>


<big>We can also offer assistance via email or by phone; please see the section [[Naperville Illinois FamilySearch Center#Things to Know Before Arriving|"Things to Know Before Arriving."]]</big>  
* <big>WALK-INS are welcome and will be accepted depending upon capacity at that time.<big>
* <big>APPOINTMENTS are preferred if you need help from a specific volunteer. Please see the section [[Naperville Illinois FamilySearch Center#Hours and Appointments|"Hours and Appointments."]] </big>
* <big>We can also offer assistance via email or by phone; please see the section [[Naperville Illinois FamilySearch Center#Things to Know Before Arriving|"Things to Know Before Arriving."]]</big>  


<big>Because of changing weather, '''<u>please call ahead to make sure we are open; we will not be open during HEAVY SNOW or ICY conditions or any other severe weather.</u>'''</big>
<big>Because of changing weather, '''<u>please call ahead to make sure we are open; we will not be open during HEAVY SNOW or ICY conditions or any other SEVERE weather.</u>'''</big>


<big>We look forward to seeing you!</big>
<big>We look forward to seeing you!</big>
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{{Kalispell FHC Announcement  
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We are a FamilySearch Center located in Naperville IL, which is a branch of the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. Our mission is to help patrons begin or continue their family genealogy. We are staffed totally by volunteers and open to the public free of charge.
We are a FamilySearch Center located in Naperville IL, which is a branch of the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. Our mission is to help patrons begin or continue their family genealogy. We are staffed totally by volunteers and open to the public free of charge.


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'''We are located at 1320 Ridgeland Ave., Naperville, IL 60563'''
'''We are located at 1320 Ridgeland Ave., Naperville, IL 60563'''
* The Center is located in a church building just north of the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Naper Blvd, immediately north of the McDonald's.
* The Center is located in a church building just north of the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Naper Blvd, immediately north of the McDonald's.
* In the parking lot, as you face the building, the Center's ENTRANCE is on the far left (east) side of the building and '''AROUND THE BACK''' (follow the signs).
* In the parking lot, as you face the building, the Center's ENTRANCE is on the far left (east) side of the building (follow the signs).
* When you reach the Center entrance (glass enclosed), ring the door bell and then pull on the door.
* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1320+Ridgeland+Ave,+Naperville,+IL+60563/@41.7986927,-88.1186521,19z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x880e56ee18074377:0xcb4313a1aaa891e1 Location Map]
* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1320+Ridgeland+Ave,+Naperville,+IL+60563/@41.7986927,-88.1186521,19z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x880e56ee18074377:0xcb4313a1aaa891e1 Location Map]
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{{Kalispell FHC Announcement  
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* '''Phone:''' 630-505-0233 (English only)
* '''Phone:''' 630-505-0233 (English only)
* '''Email:''' [mailto:il_naperville@familyhistorymail.org il_naperville@familyhistorymail.org]
* '''Email:''' [mailto:il_naperville@familyhistorymail.org il_naperville@familyhistorymail.org]
* '''Facebook:''' [https://www.facebook.com/Napervillefamilyhistorycenter Naperville Illinois FamilySearch Center]
* '''Facebook:''' [https://www.facebook.com/NapervilleILfamilyseachcenter Naperville Illinois FamilySearch Center]
* '''Website/Wiki page address:''' https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=Naperville_Illinois_FamilySearch_Center&action=submit
* '''Website/Wiki page address:''' [[Naperville_Illinois_FamilySearch_Center|Naperville Illinois FamilySearch Center]]
 
* JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST. If you would like to be informed of FSC updates, please send us an email request. We do not share or sell your information. You will get a notification that you have been added to our Google Group email list. You will receive emails about our Center (closing due to weather, holidays, etc.;) any new information about us (change in hours or procedures; added records or microfilm, etc.) and occasional information about classes or webinars.  


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{{FHC Announcement  
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You may visit the FamilySearch Center '''without an appointment'''; however, appointments are preferred since capacity is limited. '''Walk-ins are welcome''' and will be accepted on an individual basis depending on capacity at the time of your visit.  
'''Appointments''' are preferred if you need help regarding a research specialty; however, '''walk-ins''' are welcome and will be accepted on an individual basis depending on capacity at the time of your visit.  
*For availability or to make an appointment, call 630-505-0233 or send an email to [mailto:il_naperville@familyhistorymail.org il_naperville@familyhistorymail.org].  Please include your name and contact phone number.  
*For availability or to make an appointment, call 630-505-0233 or send an email to [mailto:il_naperville@familyhistorymail.org il_naperville@familyhistorymail.org].  Please include your name and contact phone number.  


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*Sunday and Monday closed
*Sunday and Monday closed
*Tuesday......12-3pm and 3-6pm
*Tuesday......12-3pm and 3-6pm
*Wednesday.....3-6pm and 6-9pm
*Wednesday.....3-6pm and 6-9pm (Spanish available)
*Thursday.....12-3pm and 3-6pm
*Thursday.....12-3pm and 3-6pm
*Friday.......10am-1pm and 1-4pm
*Friday.......10am-1pm and 1-4pm
*Saturday......9am-1pm
*Saturday......9am-1pm


'''2022 Closures:'''
'''2024 Closures:'''
*Sat 2 April; Sat 1 October.
*Sat 6 April.
*Thanksgiving: Tue 22 Nov through Sat 26 Nov; reopen on Tue 29 Nov.
*Thur 4 July
*Christmas: Tue 20 Dec through Sat 31 Dec; reopen on Tue 3 Jan 2023.
*Sat 5 Oct
*Thanksgiving: Tue 26 Nov through Sat 30 Nov; reopen on Tue 3 Dec.
*Christmas: Thu 19 Dec through Wed 1 Jan; reopen on Thu 2 Jan 2025.
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{{Kalispell FHC Announcement  
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'''PLEASE BRING A USB FLASH DRIVE''' to save any documents your might be able to download.
'''PLEASE BRING A USB FLASH DRIVE''' to save any documents you might be able to download.
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*No food or beverages. However, you may bring your own bottled water.
*No food or beverages. However, you may bring your own bottled water.
*No children please.
*No children please.
*Because of changing weather, please call ahead to make sure we are open; we will not be open during HEAVY SNOW or ICY conditions or any other severe weather.
*Because of changing weather, please call ahead to make sure we are open; we will not be open during HEAVY SNOW or ICY conditions or any other SEVERE weather.


'''COVID'''
'''COVID'''
*Face mask is recommended but not required as of May 27, 2022. If you are unvaccinated, it is preferred you wear a mask and social distance while in the Center.
*A face mask is not required as of May 11, 2023. Please be considerate of those who wish to continue wearing a mask.  
*This may change in accordance with local or federal government guidelines.
*This may change in accordance with local or federal government guidelines.


'''Remote Assistance'''
'''Remote Assistance'''
*We can also offer assistance via email or by phone.
*We are NOT a research service, but we can offer some assistance via email or by phone.  
*Please call or send an email and include your name and a contact phone number. Provide as much information as possible. Please include the film and image number, if you know it, and any other details.
*Please call or send an email and include your name and a contact phone number. Provide as much information as possible, names, dates, places; include the film and image number, if you know it, and any other details.  
*Also see the panel below: "Other Ways to View Records."
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{{Kalispell FHC Announcement  
{{FHC Announcement  
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Are you at beginner? Any of our staff can help you learn to do your own research. We also have some volunteers who can help with certain areas:
Are you a beginner? Any of our staff can help you learn to do your own research. But we also have some volunteers who can help with certain areas. It is strongly suggested you call us to make an appointment to meet with any of these volunteers:
*Every Wednesday: 5:00-9:00pm ask for Mariana who is fluent in SPANISH.
*AFRICAN-AMERICAN research, Ancestry, FamilySearch: Anita can help on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays 3:00-6:00pm.
*1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesdays: 6:00-9:00pm ask for Uschi who is fluent in GERMAN.
*GERMANY, FamilySearch: Ask for Uschi, who is also fluent in GERMAN, on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm.
*2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 6:00-9:00pm, Celeste can help with SWEDEN, DENMARK, IRELAND, ILLINOIS and MINNESOTA records.
*GERMANY and POLAND, Ancestry: See Joe on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays 9:00am-1:00p.
*Every Thursday: 3:00-6:00pm, ask Jerry if you need help with records from POLAND, GERMANY, NEW ENGLAND and the MIDWEST: Chicago Roman Catholic church records and passenger list records. He can help with translation of POLISH, RUSSIAN and LATIN records.
*IRELAND AND GERMANY, Chicago, NY and Pennsylvania, Ancestry, FamilySearch: Nickey can help on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays 3:00-6:00pm, as well as every Thursday 12:00-3:00pm.
*2nd & 4th Thursdays: 12:00-3:00 pm, ask for Pat for help with IRISH and DANISH research.
*IRELAND and DANISH research: Ask for Pat on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays 12:00-3:00 pm.
*1st, 3rd, & 5th Saturdays: (not available Jan-Mar) 9:00am-1:00p, ask for Joe who can help with GERMAN and POLISH records.
*MEXICO, Spanish and FamilySearch: See Mariana, who is also fluent in Spanish, every Wednesday 5:00-9:00pm.
*2nd & 4th Saturdays: 9:00am-1:00 pm, ask for Linda for help with ITALIAN records or Stuart for help with UK 18TH and 19TH CENTURY records.
*POLAND, NEW ENGLAND and the MIDWEST: Ask for Jerry every Thursday 3:00-6:00pm. He can also help with Chicago Roman Catholic church records and passenger list records and some translation of POLISH, RUSSIAN and LATIN records.
*SWEDEN, DENMARK, IRELAND, ILLINOIS and MINNESOTA records, FamilySearch: Celeste can help on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm.
*UK 18TH and 19TH CENTURY records: Ask for Stuart on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9:00am-1:00 pm.
 
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{{FHC Announcement  
| Announcement Title = Premium Sites
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'''The FamilySearch Center Portal''' gives us free access  (using FSC computers) to premium family history software and websites that generally charge a subscription fee. Some of these include:
'''The FamilySearch Center Portal''' gives us FREE ACCESS WHILE IN THE CENTER ONLY to premium family history software and websites that generally charge a subscription fee. Some of these include:
* [https://americanancestors.org AmericanAncestors] (New England Historic Genealogical Society)
* [https://go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p 19th Century British library newspapers] (British Library newspaper holdings 1800-1900)
* [https://www.ancestry.com Ancestry] (Largest commercial genealogy site)
* [https://alexanderstreet.com/cwld Alexander Street] (Civil War research: letters, diaries, images)
* [https://www.arkivdigital.net Arkivdigital] (Swedish Database)
* [https://americanancestors.org American Ancestors] (By the New England Historic Genealogical Society includes 19th-century newspapers, court and probate records, genealogies, journals and periodicals, and immigration records)
* [https://www.ancestry.com Ancestry Institution] (Largest commercial genealogy site)
* [https://www.arkivdigital.net Arkivdigital] (Largest private provider of Swedish Church records and other historical records online)
* [https://www.famnet.org.nz/ FamNet] (Network for those who have New Zealand roots)
* [https://www.findmypast.com Findmypast] (British Isles, Australian, and Canadian records)
* [https://www.findmypast.com Findmypast] (British Isles, Australian, and Canadian records)
* [https://www.fold3.com Fold3] (Military records)
* [https://www.fold3.com Fold3] (Military records)
* [https://en.geneanet.org Geneanet] (France, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany)
* [https://en.geneanet.org Geneanet] (France, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany)
* [https://www.goldiemay.com/ Goldie May ] (a suite of software power tools for genealogists.)
* [https://www.johngrenham.com Irish Ancestors] (Irish ancestral research by surnames)
* [https://www.johngrenham.com Irish Ancestors] (Irish ancestral research by surnames)
* [https://www.myheritage.com MyHeritage] (Strong in European records)
* [https://myheritagelibraryedition.com/research MyHeritage Library Edition] (Research family history, build a family tree, add photos, historical records, and more)
* [https://newspaperarchive.com NewspaperArchive] (historical newspapers)
* [https://newspaperarchive.com NewspaperArchive] (Archived newspapers, from the US and the world, hundreds of years old-including obituaries, birth announcements, sports articles, comics, and more. All historical newspapers are full-page and fully searchable)
* [https://www.paper-trail.org Paper Trail] (19th-century westward American migration)
* [https://www.paper-trail.org Paper Trail] (19th-century westward American migration)
* [https://puzzilla.org Puzzilla] (Decendant lines in Family Tree)
* [https://puzzilla.org Puzzilla] (Descendant lines in Family Tree)
''You can read more about premium sites on the [[FamilySearch Center Portal|FamilySearch Center Portal]] page.''
''You can read more about premium sites on the [[FamilySearch Center Portal|FamilySearch Center Portal]] page.''
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{{Kalispell FHC Announcement  
{{FHC Announcement  
| Announcement Title = Microfilm, Microfiche and other materials
| Announcement Title = Microfilm, Books and other materials
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NOTE: The listings of films and fiche that can be found at the Naperville FSC '''is currently being updated.'''
NOTE: The listings of microfilms and books that can be found at the Naperville FSC is being revised.
'''Due to our move, our microfilm collection and books will NOT be available for viewing at our Center until after May 2024.''' Also, we no longer hold any microfiche.


The Naperville FamilySearch Center holds over 2400 microfilms and thousands of microfiche on extended loan and can be viewed at this location by making an appointment.  
We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions regarding a specific film number, please call or send us an email.  
 
Below is a listing of actual microfilms, microfiche and other materials available for viewing at this FSC:
*[[Naperville Illinois FSC Microfilm and Microfiche|Listings of Microfilm and Microfiche at Naperville FSC]]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g9j6v7rHdv82L11Fa2nCgdmn2LQAtc0L/view?usp=sharing Listing of Books, Periodicals & Maps available for in-Center viewing only.]


Below is an updated list of microfilms that will be retained at this FHC:
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Rj5Uc78jW57A1v2HXHf1sO8S3MxtK0j/view?usp=sharing Listings of Microfilm at Naperville FHC]]


'''You can no longer request a microfilm loan''' from the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. That service was eliminated in 2017. Their microfilms have been digitized and can be viewed at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. However, some of the films can only be viewed in a FamilySearch Center; and because of contractual obligations with the record owner, some records may continue to be restricted.
'''You can no longer request a microfilm loan''' from the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. That service was eliminated in 2017. Their microfilms have been digitized and can be viewed at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. However, some of the films can only be viewed in a FamilySearch Center; and because of contractual obligations with the record owner, some records may continue to be restricted.
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{{Kalispell FHC Announcement  
{{FHC Announcement  
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Hardware and Equipment at this Center:
Hardware and Equipment at this Center:
*9 Computers
*8 Computers
*1 Printer/copier Lexmark MX611dhe
*1 Printer/copier/photo scanner (Lexmark MX632)
*3 Microfilm readers, including one with high magnification lens
*1 Microfilm reader (temporarily unavailable)
*1 Microfiche reader
*1 ShotBox for photographing documents, photos and 3-dimensional items
*1 Minolta MS6000 reader that can save a digital image of a microfilm/fiche frame to your USB flash drive
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*1 ShotBox for photographing 3-dimensional items
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'''You may BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (laptop, Chromebook, Notebook or Macbook with Chrome) to the FamilySearch Center.'''
*You must be connected to our building's wi-fi.
*You must install the Chrome extension for FamilySearch Premium Content. The extension allows users free access on their laptop to the third-party subscription genealogical sites listed under Premium Sites.
*This only works while connected to our building's wi-fi and with the extension activated.
Please note this option is '''not available at home and does not work with iPads, tablets, or mobile phones.'''
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{{FHC Announcement  
| Announcement Title = Other Ways to View Records
| Announcement Title = Other Ways to View Records
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'''FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries''' are an extension of the FamilySearch Center; however access to records may not be as extensive. There may be a FamilySearch Affiliate Library in your area:
'''FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries''' are an extension of the FamilySearch Center; however, access to records may not be as extensive. There may be a FamilySearch Affiliate Library in your area:
*[http://www.bataviapubliclibrary.org/ Batavia Public Library]
*[http://www.bataviapubliclibrary.org/ Batavia Public Library]
*[https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/ Elmhurst Public Library]
*[https://dglibrary.org/genealogy-services/ Downers Grove Public Library]
*[https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/247-e-library/research-reference/biography-genealogy/#genealogy/ Elmhurst Public Library]
*[http://www.fountaindale.org/ Fountaindale Public Library (Bolingbrook)]
*[http://www.fountaindale.org/ Fountaindale Public Library (Bolingbrook)]
*[https://gepl.org/ Glen Ellyn Public Library]
*[https://gepl.org/ Glen Ellyn Public Library]
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*[https://www.woodridgelibrary.org/ Woodridge Public Library]
*[https://www.woodridgelibrary.org/ Woodridge Public Library]


Other FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries can be found here: [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Affiliate_Libraries#United_States Link]  
Other FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries can be found here: [[FamilySearch_Affiliate_Libraries#United_States Link]]




'''Free Records Lookup Services'''
'''Free Records Lookup Services'''
*For records that are not viewable at home or at a FamilySearch Center, FamilySearch provides a free [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/family-history-library-records-look-up-service Records Lookup Service].
*This service is no longer available as of July 17, 2023.  
Providing the film number and image number (found under Document Information) will expedite your request. Please be aware that record owner restrictions might still apply to remote access.
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'''Other Links:'''
'''Other Links:'''
* [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City]
* [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library, Salt Lake City UT]


* [http://www.dcgs.org/ Dupage County (IL) Genealogical Society]
* [http://www.dcgs.org/ Dupage County (IL) Genealogical Society]


* [http://www.ilfvgs.org/ Fox Valley Genealogical Society]
* [http://www.ilfvgs.org/ Fox Valley Genealogical Society]
* [https://jgsi.org/JGSI-Jewish-Chicago-Database/ Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois] (The Chicago Database)


* [https://pgsa.org/ Polish Genealogical Society of America]
* [https://pgsa.org/ Polish Genealogical Society of America]
* [https://www.mymcpl.org/genealogy/resources/resources-for-genealogy/ Midwest Genealogy Center Resources, Independence MO] Scroll down to MGC Microfilm Holding Guides, then click on Family History Library microfilm for a list of films available for viewing at MGC.
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{{Kalispell FHC Announcement  
{{FHC Announcement  
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| Announcement Title = Volunteer at the Center
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Additional volunteers are always needed and welcome. The first and foremost quality you will need to volunteer at the Naperville FamilySearch Center is a desire to help other people to research their family history. A working knowledge of FamilySearch, Ancestry or other site is preferred. But, you do not need any particular expertise in doing family history research; serving at the FamilySearch Center is a great way to learn how. You also do not need to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Volunteers typically serve a 3-hour shift at least twice a month.  
Additional volunteers are always needed and welcome. The first and foremost quality you will need to volunteer at the Naperville FamilySearch Center is a desire to help other people to research their family history. A working knowledge of FamilySearch, Ancestry or other site is preferred. But, you do not need any particular expertise in doing family history research; serving at the FamilySearch Center is a great way to learn how. You also do not need to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ 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 the Stake FamilySearch Center Director at<br> 630-774-9712 (please leave a voicemail with contact info).<br>  
If you would like more information about becoming one of our volunteers, contact the Stake FamilySearch Center Director at 630-774-9712 (please leave a voicemail with contact info).<br>  
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[[Category:Illinois FamilySearch Centers]]
[[Category:Illinois FamilySearch Centers]]

Latest revision as of 13:31, 10 June 2024

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Discover - Gather - Connect


SMALLER but just as MIGHTY. The Naperville FamilySearch Center is now located in its new space.

We are in the SAME BUILDING but the entrance is on the East side of the building rather than in the back.

Our reduced Microfilm collection is now accessible. (see "Microfilm, Books and other materials.").

Feel free to call with any questions. We look forward to seeing you.


  • WALK-INS are welcome and will be accepted depending upon capacity at that time.
  • APPOINTMENTS are preferred if you need help from a specific volunteer. Please see the section "Hours and Appointments."
  • We can also offer assistance via email or by phone; please see the section "Things to Know Before Arriving."

Because of changing weather, please call ahead to make sure we are open; we will not be open during HEAVY SNOW or ICY conditions or any other SEVERE weather.

We look forward to seeing you!

ABOUT US

Who We Are

We are a FamilySearch Center located in Naperville IL, which is a branch of the FamilySearch Library. Our mission is to help patrons begin or continue their family genealogy. We are staffed totally by volunteers and open to the public free of charge.


Stake Temple and FamilySearch Center Directors:
Jim and Pam Van Alstin

Assistant Director:
Sherry Falbo


Where We Are

Naperville IL FHC Lawn sign.jpg

We are located at 1320 Ridgeland Ave., Naperville, IL 60563

  • The Center is located in a church building just north of the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Naper Blvd, immediately north of the McDonald's.
  • In the parking lot, as you face the building, the Center's ENTRANCE is on the far left (east) side of the building (follow the signs).
  • Location Map


How to Contact Us

  • JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST. If you would like to be informed of FSC updates, please send us an email request. We do not share or sell your information. You will get a notification that you have been added to our Google Group email list. You will receive emails about our Center (closing due to weather, holidays, etc.;) any new information about us (change in hours or procedures; added records or microfilm, etc.) and occasional information about classes or webinars.


WHEN TO VISIT US

Hours and Appointments

Appointments are preferred if you need help regarding a research specialty; however, walk-ins are welcome and will be accepted on an individual basis depending on capacity at the time of your visit.

Operating hours are:

  • Sunday and Monday closed
  • Tuesday......12-3pm and 3-6pm
  • Wednesday.....3-6pm and 6-9pm (Spanish available)
  • Thursday.....12-3pm and 3-6pm
  • Friday.......10am-1pm and 1-4pm
  • Saturday......9am-1pm

2024 Closures:

  • Sat 6 April.
  • Thur 4 July
  • Sat 5 Oct
  • Thanksgiving: Tue 26 Nov through Sat 30 Nov; reopen on Tue 3 Dec.
  • Christmas: Thu 19 Dec through Wed 1 Jan; reopen on Thu 2 Jan 2025.


Things to Know Before Arriving

PLEASE BRING A USB FLASH DRIVE to save any documents you might be able to download.

If you already have a FamilySearch account, please be sure to bring your USER NAME and PASSWORD. You will need it (and for any other accounts you may have, i.e. Ancestry, MyHeritage, etc.)

  • No food or beverages. However, you may bring your own bottled water.
  • No children please.
  • Because of changing weather, please call ahead to make sure we are open; we will not be open during HEAVY SNOW or ICY conditions or any other SEVERE weather.

COVID

  • A face mask is not required as of May 11, 2023. Please be considerate of those who wish to continue wearing a mask.
  • This may change in accordance with local or federal government guidelines.

Remote Assistance

  • We are NOT a research service, but we can offer some assistance via email or by phone.
  • Please call or send an email and include your name and a contact phone number. Provide as much information as possible, names, dates, places; include the film and image number, if you know it, and any other details.
  • Also see the panel below: "Other Ways to View Records."


Staff Research Specialties

Are you a beginner? Any of our staff can help you learn to do your own research. But we also have some volunteers who can help with certain areas. It is strongly suggested you call us to make an appointment to meet with any of these volunteers:

  • AFRICAN-AMERICAN research, Ancestry, FamilySearch: Anita can help on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays 3:00-6:00pm.
  • GERMANY, FamilySearch: Ask for Uschi, who is also fluent in GERMAN, on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm.
  • GERMANY and POLAND, Ancestry: See Joe on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays 9:00am-1:00p.
  • IRELAND AND GERMANY, Chicago, NY and Pennsylvania, Ancestry, FamilySearch: Nickey can help on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays 3:00-6:00pm, as well as every Thursday 12:00-3:00pm.
  • IRELAND and DANISH research: Ask for Pat on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays 12:00-3:00 pm.
  • MEXICO, Spanish and FamilySearch: See Mariana, who is also fluent in Spanish, every Wednesday 5:00-9:00pm.
  • POLAND, NEW ENGLAND and the MIDWEST: Ask for Jerry every Thursday 3:00-6:00pm. He can also help with Chicago Roman Catholic church records and passenger list records and some translation of POLISH, RUSSIAN and LATIN records.
  • SWEDEN, DENMARK, IRELAND, ILLINOIS and MINNESOTA records, FamilySearch: Celeste can help on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm.
  • UK 18TH and 19TH CENTURY records: Ask for Stuart on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9:00am-1:00 pm.

CENTER RESOURCES

Premium Sites

The FamilySearch Center Portal gives us FREE ACCESS WHILE IN THE CENTER ONLY to premium family history software and websites that generally charge a subscription fee. Some of these include:

  • 19th Century British library newspapers (British Library newspaper holdings 1800-1900)
  • Alexander Street (Civil War research: letters, diaries, images)
  • American Ancestors (By the New England Historic Genealogical Society includes 19th-century newspapers, court and probate records, genealogies, journals and periodicals, and immigration records)
  • Ancestry Institution (Largest commercial genealogy site)
  • Arkivdigital (Largest private provider of Swedish Church records and other historical records online)
  • FamNet (Network for those who have New Zealand roots)
  • Findmypast (British Isles, Australian, and Canadian records)
  • Fold3 (Military records)
  • Geneanet (France, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany)
  • Goldie May (a suite of software power tools for genealogists.)
  • Irish Ancestors (Irish ancestral research by surnames)
  • MyHeritage Library Edition (Research family history, build a family tree, add photos, historical records, and more)
  • NewspaperArchive (Archived newspapers, from the US and the world, hundreds of years old-including obituaries, birth announcements, sports articles, comics, and more. All historical newspapers are full-page and fully searchable)
  • Paper Trail (19th-century westward American migration)
  • Puzzilla (Descendant lines in Family Tree)

You can read more about premium sites on the FamilySearch Center Portal page.


Microfilm, Books and other materials

NOTE: The listings of microfilms and books that can be found at the Naperville FSC is being revised. Due to our move, our microfilm collection and books will NOT be available for viewing at our Center until after May 2024. Also, we no longer hold any microfiche.

We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions regarding a specific film number, please call or send us an email.

Below is an updated list of microfilms that will be retained at this FHC:

You can no longer request a microfilm loan from the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. That service was eliminated in 2017. Their microfilms have been digitized and can be viewed at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. However, some of the films can only be viewed in a FamilySearch Center; and because of contractual obligations with the record owner, some records may continue to be restricted.


Hardware and Equipment

Hardware and Equipment at this Center:

  • 8 Computers
  • 1 Printer/copier/photo scanner (Lexmark MX632)
  • 1 Microfilm reader (temporarily unavailable)
  • 1 ShotBox for photographing documents, photos and 3-dimensional items



You may BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (laptop, Chromebook, Notebook or Macbook with Chrome) to the FamilySearch Center.

  • You must be connected to our building's wi-fi.
  • You must install the Chrome extension for FamilySearch Premium Content. The extension allows users free access on their laptop to the third-party subscription genealogical sites listed under Premium Sites.
  • This only works while connected to our building's wi-fi and with the extension activated.

Please note this option is not available at home and does not work with iPads, tablets, or mobile phones.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Other Ways to View Records

FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries are an extension of the FamilySearch Center; however, access to records may not be as extensive. There may be a FamilySearch Affiliate Library in your area:

Other FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries can be found here: FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries


Free Records Lookup Services

  • This service is no longer available as of July 17, 2023.


Other Resources

FamilySearch Webinars and Classes (continuously updated).


Other Links:


Volunteer at the Center

Additional volunteers are always needed and welcome. The first and foremost quality you will need to volunteer at the Naperville FamilySearch Center is a desire to help other people to research their family history. A working knowledge of FamilySearch, Ancestry or other site is preferred. But, you do not need any particular expertise in doing family history research; serving at the FamilySearch Center is a great way to learn how. You also do not need to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ 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 the Stake FamilySearch Center Director at 630-774-9712 (please leave a voicemail with contact info).

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