Olds Alberta FamilySearch Centre

''The Olds Alberta FamilySearch Center serves the communities and areas of Olds, Innisfail, Bowden, Didsbury, Sundre and Three Hills. Library staff are available to help all patrons on Tuesday afternoons during scheduled hours and, as staffing allows, may also be available by appointment. ''

Centre Contacts and Hours
Language: English

Location and Map:


 * 3802 57 Avenue, Olds AB T4H 1C4 (across from hospital)
 * The entrance to the FamilySearch Library is accessible through the north door of the building.
 * Parking is available close to the doors. (Link to map using Google)

Phone: 403-740-5700

E-mail: [mailto:ab_olds@familyhistorymail.org ab_olds@familyhistorymail.org]

Open Hours: 


 * The FamilySearch Center is open Tuesdays from 1 - 3:30 pm and by appointment only on other days/evenings. Please call/text Kim Welton at 403-740-5700 to arrange access to the FamilySearch Center.
 * Cold Weather Policy: The FamilySearch Center will be closed when any of the following conditions exist 1 hour prior to scheduled opening: temperature of -20C, windchill of -30C or a travel advisory has been issued.
 * The FamilySearch Center will be closed Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Holiday Schedule:

Closed all holidays

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 websites, such as Ancestry, Findmypast, My Heritage, Geneanet, Filae, American Ancestors, Fold3, Newspapers.com and Puzzilla.com that generally charge for subscriptions (Note: this is not a complete list and it is subject to change.)

Hardware and Equipment

 * We currently have 3 computers and 1 printer available for patron use

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.