Springfield Illinois FamilySearch Center

This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.

The Springfield Family History Center is located in the Stake Center of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It serves Sangamon, Logan and Menard Counties. There are numerous Family History Centers within central Illinois so it is wise to check for the location nearest you, however, the hours, services and collections of the Centers do vary. You are welcome to attend any Center whose services best meets your needs.

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location & Map:

3102 Buckeye Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62712
Enter the grounds from either drive. The Center is located in back of the building on the West side.
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Phone: Center: 217-529-7930 Director: 217-525-9910

E-mail: Mary_Kirgan@sbcglobal.net

Open Hours: Tuesday 6 - 9 pm, Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm & 6 - 9 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm

Holiday Schedule: The Center is closed the Saturday closest to major holidays, the first Saturday in April and the first Saturday in October. Rare closings occur due to severe weather or special events being held by the Church. These will be announced in the phone message so it is wise to call ahead to check for non-routine closings.

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

September 6 from 6 - 9 pm, Special training meeting for all staff. Steve Brey, an executive with Family Search will be visting from Salt Lake City.

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
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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. (Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

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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]

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