Reno Nevada 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. |
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Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map: Location Map
Address: 4751 Neil Road, Reno, Nevada 89502-5878
- Our center is located within the Neil Rd, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints church building; on the corner of Neil Rd and Filbert across the street from Smithridge Elementary School.
- Park on the west end of the parking lot and enter the building either through the main entrance facing Filbert, or the west end entrance.
- Language: English
Phone: 1-775-826-1130
E-mail: NV_Reno@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
- Tuesday: 10:00am-6:00pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am-6:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am-6:00pm
- Also open by appointment. Call Kathy at 775-240-5588 to schedule an appointment.
Holiday Schedule:
- Closed all major holidays.
Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events
Class Schedule
- Every Wednesday at 1:00 pm, we have "hands on" computer classes.
Staff Training Meetings
Center Resources
Collections
- Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.
- Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.
- Book Collection: -- We have a large collection of books that cover Reno, Washoe county, and various countries throughout the world. Our center also houses the Parkin collection of records from north western Nevada and parts of north eastern California.
Databases and Software
- FHC Portal This center has access to the Portal page, which gives free access, within the center, to premium family history software and websites that would generally charge for subscriptions. These include:
- Ancestry.com
- Findmypast
- MyHeritage
- and more
- FHC Portal This center has access to the Portal page, which gives free access, within the center, to premium family history software and websites that would generally charge for subscriptions. These include:
- Full access to FamilySearch databases and help using FamilySearch Family Tree.
Hardware and Equipment
Our center is equipped with both microfilm and microfiche readers, 9 computers, 3 printers, and 1 copier for your convenience.
We also have a scanner.
Center Services
Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
Reno - Sparks Indian Colony
98 Colony Rd.
Reno, Nevada 89502
775-329-2936
Nevada Historical Society
1650 N Virginia St
Reno, Nevada 89503
775-688-1190
Washoe County Courthouse
75 Court St,
Reno, Nevada 89520
775-328-3260
- County Health Dept., birth, death, burial records starting in 1900
- County Clerk, divorce, probate, court, naturalization records starting in 1862
- County Recorder, land records starting in 1962, marriage records starting in 1871
Washoe County Public Libraries
301 S Center St
Reno, Nevada 89501
775-327-8300
Sparks Museum and Cultural Center
814 Victorian Ave
Sparks, NV 89431
775-355-1144
Nevada State Library and Archives
100 N. Stewart St.
Carson City, NV 89701
775-684-3313
Links
- FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
Volunteer at the Center
We always need volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kathy at 775-240-5588.