Valparaiso Indiana FamilySearch Center
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
The Valpariaso Family History Center welcomes all who want to find their ancestors. Please order films online or come and view our extended collection of extended loan films
Center Contacts and Hours
Location & Map:
- Address: 503 Burlington Beach Rd, Valparaiso, Porter, Indiana, United States 56383
- Pleae use the West entrance and the center is the first door on the left.
- Location on Map
Phone: 219-476-764
E-mail: dia101@comcast.net
Open Hours: Tues: 9-1 Wed: 1-4 and 6-9
Holiday Schedule:
- Closed major holidays and during bad weather.
Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events
- YMYW training Wed 7-9
Class Schedule
Staff Training Meetings
Center Resources
Collections
- Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog .https://www.familysearch.org/films/
- Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog .https://www.familysearch.org/films/
Databases and Software
- 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.
Hardware and Equipment
- We have computers and printers, microfilm readers and a microfilm printers.
Center Services
Staff Research Specialties
We also offer training in Family Search Indexing and help with using other genealogy websites.
Resources in the Local Area
Northwest Indiana Genealogy Society meets each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in either the Valparaiso Branch of the Porter County Public Library or the Lake County Library. The Valparaiso library also has an extensive genealogy collection as well as readers and other materials.
Links
City of Valparaiso: http://www.ci.valparaiso.in.us/
State of IndianaL http://www.in.gov
Volunteer at the Center
We love those who volunteer their time to staff the center or to teach patrons how to search! Please contact Diane Jortner at dia101@comcast.net if you would like to help.