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{{FHCpage|location=Michigan}}We are here to serve the Lansing and surrounding area. We are open to the general public for 34 hours each week. Our staff is made up of volunteers interested in genealogy and in assisting patrons in their reasearch process.  While we are glad to assist you in your research, we are unable to perform your research for your.
{{FHCpage|location=Michigan}}We are here to serve the Lansing and surrounding area. We are open to the general public for 34 hours each week. Our staff is made up of volunteers interested in genealogy and in assisting patrons in their reasearch process.  While we are glad to assist you in your research, we are unable to perform your research for your.  
 
=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===


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'''Address:''' 431 East Saginaw St., East Lansing, MI 48823 (P. O. Box 1610, East Lansing, MI 48826)  
'''Address:''' 431 East Saginaw St., East Lansing, MI 48823 (P. O. Box 1610, East Lansing, MI 48826)  
*The Family History Center is located approximately 1 1/2 blocks east of Abbott Road on the north side of the road.  The Family History Center is in the church building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Entrance is at the back of the building.  There is plenty of free parking.  
*The Family History Center is located approximately 1 1/2 blocks east of Abbott Road on the north side of the road.  The Family History Center is in the church building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Entrance is at the back of the building.  There is plenty of free parking.  
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=431+East+Saginaw+Street,+East+Lansing,+MI&hl=en&geocode=+&hnear=431+E+Saginaw+St,+East+Lansing,+Michigan+48823&t=m&z=16&vpsrc=0 Lansing Michigan Family History Center]
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=431+East+Saginaw+Street,+East+Lansing,+MI&hl=en&geocode=+&hnear=431+E+Saginaw+St,+East+Lansing,+Michigan+48823&t=m&z=16&vpsrc=0 Lansing Michigan Family History Center]
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'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Open Hours:'''  
*'''Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:''' 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.<br>
 
*'''Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:''' 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.<br>  
*'''Saturday:''' 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. <br>
*'''Saturday:''' 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. <br>


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==== Upcoming Events  ====
==== Upcoming Events  ====


:*Family History Seminar, Saturday, May 5, 2012.&nbsp; "Watch" this Wiki page for details on registration.
*The next Family History Seminar is scheduled for May 5, 2012.&nbsp; Watch for online registration beginning after January 1, 2012
 
==== Class Schedule  ====
==== Class Schedule  ====


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=== Center Resources ===
=== Center Resources ===


==== Collections  ====
==== Collections  ====
:*11,000 Microfiche 
 
:*3,700 Microfilm 
:*11,000 Microfiche&nbsp;
:*3,700 Microfilm&nbsp;
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order&nbsp;most (some are restricted)&nbsp;of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.&nbsp;  
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order&nbsp;most (some are restricted)&nbsp;of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.&nbsp;  
:*All ordering of Microfilm and Microfiche must now be done online.&nbsp; Please go to [https://film.familysearch.org https://film.familysearch.org].&nbsp; Also, you must make payment online.&nbsp; You will need to create either&nbsp;an LDS account (for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) or&nbsp;a&nbsp;FamilySearch account (for those who are not a member of the Church)&nbsp;before you can begin ordering online.&nbsp; You will also need an e-mail account to create&nbsp;your LDS&nbsp;or&nbsp;FamilySearch account.&nbsp; Please remember to write down you username and password.  
:*All ordering of Microfilm and Microfiche must now be done online.&nbsp; Please go to [https://film.familysearch.org https://film.familysearch.org].&nbsp; Also, you must make payment online.&nbsp; You will need to create either&nbsp;an LDS account (for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) or&nbsp;a&nbsp;FamilySearch account (for those who are not a member of the Church)&nbsp;before you can begin ordering online.&nbsp; You will also need an e-mail account to create&nbsp;your LDS&nbsp;or&nbsp;FamilySearch account.&nbsp; Please remember to write down you username and password.  
:*The next Family History Seminar is scheduled for May 5, 2012.&nbsp; Watch for online registration beginning after January 1, 2012


==== Databases and Software  ====
==== Databases and Software  ====