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Updated location, hours, and collection description to reflect temporary move during library renovations.
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'''Facebook:''' [https://www.facebook.com/LocalFamilyHistoryServices/ SJCPL LFH Facebook Page]<br> | '''Facebook:''' [https://www.facebook.com/LocalFamilyHistoryServices/ SJCPL LFH Facebook Page]<br> | ||
'''Twitter:''' [https://twitter.com/michianamemory @MichianaMemory]<br> | '''Twitter:''' [https://twitter.com/michianamemory @MichianaMemory]<br> | ||
'''Address:''' | '''Address: (temporary - through 2021)''' | ||
: | :Keller Park Branch | ||
:South Bend, Indiana | :737 Beale St. | ||
:South Bend, Indiana 46616 | |||
'''Telephone:''' 574-282-4621<br> | '''Telephone:''' 574-282-4621<br> | ||
'''Hours of Operation: ''' | '''Hours of Operation: ''' | ||
* | *Monday: 10am-6pm | ||
* | *Tuesday: 12pm-8pm | ||
*Wednesday: 10am-6pm | |||
*Thursday: 12pm-8pm | |||
*Friday: 10am-6pm | |||
*Saturday 10am-6pm | |||
*Sun: Closed | *Sun: Closed | ||
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*[http://www.sjcpl.org/locations SJCPL's Locations and Maps] | *[http://www.sjcpl.org/locations SJCPL's Locations and Maps] | ||
*Local & Family History Services is | *Local & Family History Services is temporarily housed at the Keller Park Branch | ||
'''Please note that SJCPL's Main library will be | *Plenty of free parking is available at the Keller Park Branch<br><br> | ||
'''Please note that SJCPL's Main library will be closed from Fall 2019 to Fall 2021 while undergoing renovations. Reduced Local & Family History Services will be available at the Keller Park Branch. Materials currently available at the Keller Park Branch include: "how-to" genealogy books, St. Joseph County history books, city directories, high school yearbooks, clipping files, microfilm. Archival materials, maps, and all other books are in storage until renovations are complete. If you have questions about how the closure will impact your plans to visit the library, please call or email in advance.''' | |||
==Description of Collections== | ==Description of Collections== | ||
The Local & Family History collection aims to provide a vast group of resources for local historical and genealogical research. In addition to specializing in St. Joseph County, the collecting focus is on Northern Indiana, Southern Michigan, and areas that fed migration to the region. Books, city directories, maps, periodicals and more can all be found in the Local & Family History room. Other highlights of the collection include:<br><br> | The Local & Family History collection aims to provide a vast group of resources for local historical and genealogical research. In addition to specializing in St. Joseph County, the collecting focus is on Northern Indiana, Southern Michigan, and areas that fed migration to the region. Books, city directories, maps, periodicals and more can all be found in the Local & Family History room. Other highlights of the collection include:<br><br> | ||
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[http://michianamemory.sjcpl.org/ Michiana Memory] houses the library's digitized collections of fully searchable books, newspapers, yearbooks, postcards, pamphlets, programs, and photographs. Most of the materials are sourced from the library's own collection, but some are made available from private collectors or from partnerships.<br> | [http://michianamemory.sjcpl.org/ Michiana Memory] houses the library's digitized collections of fully searchable books, newspapers, yearbooks, postcards, pamphlets, programs, and photographs. Most of the materials are sourced from the library's own collection, but some are made available from private collectors or from partnerships.<br> | ||
==Services== | ==Services== | ||
'''Reference Services'''<br>Local & Family History Services staff are available to assist with reference questions, getting started searching genealogy databases, retrieving restricted materials, and using the microfilm readers.<br><br> | '''Reference Services'''<br> | ||
Local & Family History Services staff are available to assist with reference questions, getting started searching genealogy databases, retrieving restricted materials, and using the microfilm readers.<br><br> | |||
'''Lookups'''<br>For researchers who are unable to visit the library, staff are able to assist with lookups of specific items from printed indexes, clipping files, and microfilm, such as obituaries or marriage records, for a small fee. To use this service please visit the [http://www.sjcpl.org/lfh website].<br><br> | '''Lookups'''<br>For researchers who are unable to visit the library, staff are able to assist with lookups of specific items from printed indexes, clipping files, and microfilm, such as obituaries or marriage records, for a small fee. To use this service please visit the [http://www.sjcpl.org/lfh website].<br><br> | ||
'''Programs'''<br>Local & Family History Services offers regular educational opportunities to patrons. The library's [http://www.sjcpl.org/events events calendar] will list upcoming programs. An informal monthly Genealogy Discussion Group is held in the Local & Family History room on the first Thursday of the month from 12-1pm. All are welcome to join to discuss the latest genealogy news, pose questions, and share successes and no registration is required.<br> | '''Programs'''<br> | ||
Local & Family History Services offers regular educational opportunities to patrons. The library's [http://www.sjcpl.org/events events calendar] will list upcoming programs. An informal monthly Genealogy Discussion Group is held in the Local & Family History room on the first Thursday of the month from 12-1pm. All are welcome to join to discuss the latest genealogy news, pose questions, and share successes and no registration is required.<br> | |||
==Tips for Your Visit== | ==Tips for Your Visit== | ||