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'''Hours :''' | '''Hours :''' | ||
* '''Mon, Fri, Sat : 9 am - 5 pm ; Tues, Wed, Thurs 9 am - 9 pm; Sun - Closed''' | *'''Mon, Fri, Sat : 9 am - 5 pm ; Tues, Wed, Thurs 9 am - 9 pm; Sun - Closed''' | ||
'''Holidays : Consult Library Calendar [https://www.countylibrary.org/calendar.htm here]''' | '''Holidays : Consult Library Calendar [https://www.countylibrary.org/calendar.htm here]''' | ||
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'''Directions/Parking Map:''' | '''Directions/Parking Map:''' | ||
* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Montgomery+County+Memorial+Library+System+-+Central+Library/@30.3101816,-95.469798,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x86473953bfef29b7:0x8457ec6708156077!8m2!3d30.310177!4d-95.467604 Directions (Google Map)]<br> | *[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Montgomery+County+Memorial+Library+System+-+Central+Library/@30.3101816,-95.469798,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x86473953bfef29b7:0x8457ec6708156077!8m2!3d30.310177!4d-95.467604 Directions (Google Map)]<br> | ||
==Description of Collections== | ==Description of Collections== | ||
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Events are regularly held on various historical and genealogical topics. In 2017, a Preservation Pad was added to our department, which allows the user to digitize documents, photos, film, and other old media to a modern digital format. | Events are regularly held on various historical and genealogical topics. In 2017, a Preservation Pad was added to our department, which allows the user to digitize documents, photos, film, and other old media to a modern digital format. | ||
==== '''Special Collections :''' ==== | ===='''Special Collections :'''==== | ||
Some highlights of our collection include the following: | Some highlights of our collection include the following: | ||
* Montgomery County Records | *Montgomery County Records | ||
* The Courier (newspaper), 1911-present | *The Courier (newspaper), 1911-present | ||
* Conroe City Directories | *Conroe City Directories | ||
* Texas Voter’s Registration 1867-1869 | *Texas Voter’s Registration 1867-1869 | ||
* Texas County Records series | *Texas County Records series | ||
* Texas Rangers Collection | *Texas Rangers Collection | ||
* Dawes Rolls (Native American) | *Dawes Rolls (Native American) | ||
* Nacogdoches Archives | *Nacogdoches Archives | ||
* Mississippi Territory Records | *Mississippi Territory Records | ||
* Republic of Texas Donation Vouchers | *Republic of Texas Donation Vouchers | ||
* Local History and Family Vertical Files | *Local History and Family Vertical Files | ||
For additional details please consult our catalog: | For additional details please consult our catalog: | ||
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We offer the following equipment for public use: | We offer the following equipment for public use: | ||
* 3 public computers with access to several genealogy databases. A list of our genealogy databases can be found [https://www.countylibrary.org/genealogy-databases.htm here] | *3 public computers with access to several genealogy databases. A list of our genealogy databases can be found [https://www.countylibrary.org/genealogy-databases.htm here] | ||
* Free public wifi. | *Free public wifi. | ||
* 3 Scanpro 2000 digital microfilm reader stations | *3 Scanpro 2000 digital microfilm reader stations | ||
* 1 copy machine & print station : capable of printing/copying on Letter (8.5 x 11), Legal (8.5 x 14), and Ledger (11 x 17) size pages. Copies and prints are 10-30 cents per page (depending of paper size and whether paying with cash or print card). | *1 copy machine & print station : capable of printing/copying on Letter (8.5 x 11), Legal (8.5 x 14), and Ledger (11 x 17) size pages. Copies and prints are 10-30 cents per page (depending of paper size and whether paying with cash or print card). | ||
* 1 overhead book and document scanner to create copies. Please bring your own USB flashdrive to use this service. | *1 overhead book and document scanner to create copies. Please bring your own USB flashdrive to use this service. | ||
'''Preservation Pad''' | '''Preservation Pad''' | ||
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==Tips for Your Visit== | ==Tips for Your Visit== | ||
* You'll have a more productive research session if you do a bit of "homework" before coming in. Talk to relatives and consult look at home sources for information on your family members. Record their names, dates and places you find out about them. Filling out a [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/img_auth.php/8/80/Pedigree_Chart_Blank.png Ancestor Chart] is a great way to compile this information. | *You'll have a more productive research session if you do a bit of "homework" before coming in. Talk to relatives and consult look at home sources for information on your family members. Record their names, dates and places you find out about them. Filling out a [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/img_auth.php/8/80/Pedigree_Chart_Blank.png Ancestor Chart] is a great way to compile this information. | ||
* Bring with you a blank USB flash drive to save information you find online or scanned from books. This will help you save on printing costs. | *Bring with you a blank USB flash drive to save information you find online or scanned from books. This will help you save on printing costs. | ||
[[Category:FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries]] | [[Category:FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries]] | ||