Anoka Minnesota FamilySearch Center
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Center Contacts and Hours
Location & Map:
- Address: 2742 Yellowstone Blvd. Anoka Minnesota 55303, North parking lot, West entrance. See the sign on the door.
- Can use the Thurston Exit from Hwy 10 East or West, find Yellowstone Blvd from there.
Phone: 763-544-2479
E-mail: MN_Anoka@familyhistorymail.org
Open Hours:
Wednesday: 7pm-8:30pm
Thursday: 9am-10:30am
Holiday Schedule:
Closed on National Holidays
Also closed on: Thanksgiving week, Christmas week, and New Years week
Upcoming Events
Class Schedule
Staff Training Meetings
Center Resources
- One-on-one help with trained volunteers
- Computers available, also you can bring your own laptop.
- Printer/scanner
- Free access to many paid research sites (FamilySearch Center Portal)
Collections
- Films and books online
- FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. (Note to FSC: Not all FSCs 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.
Center Services
Staff Research Specialties
- Swedish expert
- Knowledgeable research staff for: United States and Europe
Resources in the Local Area
Archives and Libraries
- Minnesota Historical Society and Archives Link http://www.mnhs.org/genealogy/ Is a source for many records from all over the state of Minnesota. Several classes are offered.
- Hennepin County Library Link http://www.hclib.org/ They have several databases that can be accessed through a library card. The Minneapolis Library also has a large historical collection. All branches have many resources of interest to researchers.
Genealogy Societies
- Minnesota Genealogical Society Link http://mngs.org/ A society that specializes in Minnesota research. They also have their own library of research materials. They offer conferences, meetings and many classes throughout the year.
- Germanic Genealogy Society Link http://www.ggsmn.org/ A society that specializes in Germanic research. They offer conferences, meetings, and many classes throughout the year. They also house their library at Concordia Library in St. Paul, MN.
Helpful Websites (free access)
Volunteer at the Center
- Anyone interested in helping others do family history research is welcome to volunteer. Training is available.