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We would love to have volunteers who are willing to serve in the center once a week or once a month to assist others with their family history. We would also welcome those who want to help with the work, but don't feel skilled in family history work. Learn while you help! | |||
We have monthly staff meetings to keep up to date with new developments and to keep us all learning. | |||
Leave a message at the center phone number if you are interested in volunteering. | |||
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
We provide access to specialized genealogical resources, education and personalized help to our patrons. On-line microfilm ordering allows our patrons access to the vast collection in the Salt Lake City Family History Library. Staff members have a variety of specialized skills to help you get to know your ancestors.
We welcome groups of all ages and interests. Families, youth, scouting, primary, priesthood and Relief Society groups are all welcome. Groups are encouraged to reserve staff and computer time by by calling Sue Rasmussen 360-653-8268
Location Map:
Address:
- 10120 Chapel Hill Rd Lake Stevens WA 98270 United States
- The Snohomish Washington Family History Center serves the Arlington, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Monroe, Snohomish and Sultan communities.
- Located center of building, on west side.
- Language:English
Phone:
- 1-425-334-0754
E-mail:
Open Hours:
- Tuesday:10:00am-2:00pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Wednesday:10:00am-2:00pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursday:10:00am-2:00pm
- 2nd & 4th Sundays: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Saturdays 7:00 - 9:30 only during youth dances in the Lake Stevens Building. Check stake calendar
Holiday Schedule:
Closed the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years:
Website: Lake Stevens Family History Center
Website has information on up coming classes, links to Popular Genealogy sites, and Genealogy video sites. Washington State Genealogy Groups/Societies links. Links to Seminars/Conferences/Media events. Free Software/Forms. Free Ancestry.com, Find My Past.com, Fold3.com, Heritage Quest online and several others. There are 11 computers, and free wifi available.
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
- (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- 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.
Subscriptions include but are not limited to the following databases and services;
American Ancestors - Focused but not limited to New England
Ancestry.com - Large database, international in scope
Find My Past - Focused but not limited to Records of the British Empire
My Heritage - International Focus, great for Nordic countries
Access Newspaper Archive - newspapers are a great way around some of those brick walls
Alexander Street Press - Great Civil War Collection
Fold3 - Focus on Government Records. Military, Territorial, Native American
Paper Trail - looking for your westward moving pioneer ancestors? Paper trail might help
Lots of other goodies!
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- 11 computers
- printer scanner - this is family search enabled. You can log into family search and save a few steps by scanning directly into your FamilySearch account from this scanner
- microfilm and microfiche readers
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links[edit | edit source]
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Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
We would love to have volunteers who are willing to serve in the center once a week or once a month to assist others with their family history. We would also welcome those who want to help with the work, but don't feel skilled in family history work. Learn while you help!
We have monthly staff meetings to keep up to date with new developments and to keep us all learning.
Leave a message at the center phone number if you are interested in volunteering.