Sumner Washington FamilySearch Center

Location, Hours and Contacts
'''Open to the public Tuesday: 3 pm to 9 pm; Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm; 6 pm to 9 pm. Thursday: 11 am to 2 pm (except 5th Thursday) All other times by appointment only.'''

Center Contact:


 * Phone: 253-863-3383 (only during operating hours)

Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 512 Valley Ave Sumner WA 98390 United States


 * Language: English

Open Hours:


 * We are open to the public Tuesday: 11 am to 2 pm; 3 pm to 9 pm;  Wednesday: 10 am to 1 pm;  3:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Thursday 11 am to 2 pm (Except on 5th Thurs)
 * We occasionally close unexpectedly because of severe weather (as per Sumner School District closures) or staff unavailability. Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours. If you get our recorded message, it means we are closed.

Holiday Schedule: 2023

Closed on major Holidays

Staff Training Meetings
3rd Sunday of every month@ 2:30 pm in Discovery Room

Databases and Software

 * 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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 desktop computers (Windows OS), 1 Mac Mini (Mac OSX) with USB and separate HDMI connectivity to a 48" HD TV screen; 1 printer, 1 printer/scanner with direct FamilySearch "Memories" connectivity, 1 bulk photo scanner, 1 microfilm/microfiche reader; 

Center Services
Microfiche Reader: Which reads microfiche, then prints or stores on thumb drive or computer

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: 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.