Round Rock Texas FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts, Hours and Calendar


Location Map:  Map to Location Map

Address:  8140 Racine Trail Austin, Texas 78717


 * The Round Rock FamilySearch Center is found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at the northwest corner of Cornerwood Drive and Racine Trail in Austin Texas. It is directly across Racine Trail from Cedar Valley Middle School. Entrance to the FamilySearch Center is located on the end of the church to the right (north end), opposite the steeple. Enter through the 2 sets of double doors and the center will be the first door on your left.


 * Language: English

Phone:  737-256-7707

E-mail:  TX_RoundRock@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours: 

THIS FAMILYSEARCH CENTER IS NOW OPEN ON THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:

=== Due to inclement weather conditions, this FamilySearch Center will be closed '''Tuesday, January 31 AND Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Check again on Saturday for any further schedule changes.'''===

Tuesdays               10:00am - 1:00 p.m. &   6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesdays          10:00am - 1:00 p.m. &   6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Saturdays              1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This Center will be closed for 2023 holidays as follows:


 * April 4th, 5th and 8th, 2023 (Easter)
 * July 1st, 4th and 5th, 2023 (4th of July)
 * November 21st, 22nd and 25th, 2023 (Thanksgiving)
 * December 19th, 2023 through January 1st, 2024 (Christmas and New Years)

Class Schedule
The Round Rock FSC will offer the following classes to members and non-members during 2023:


 * February 11 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Introduction of FamilySearch.org - Anticipated agenda below:
 * FamilySearch Introduction and create an account
 * FamilySearch Search Tab
 * Searching subscription site from inside FamilySearch
 * April 15 - time TBD - Intermediate FamilySearch.org
 * June 10 - time TBD - Introduction of FamilySearch.org
 * August 12 - time TBD - Introduction to Ancestry.com
 * October 14 - time TBD - Introduction of FamilySearch.org
 * November 11 - time TBD - FamilySearch Catalog & Research Wiki Introduction

Collections

 * Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * 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 collection of early East Tennessee records. These are microfilms from the Tennessee State Library and Archives.

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. The following websites are available for free use to the FSC patrons:


 * Ancestry Institution
 * Alexander Street
 * American Ancestors
 * Newspaper Archive
 * Fold3
 * My Heritage Library Edition
 * 19th Century British Library Newspapers
 * Geneanet
 * Findmypast
 * ArkivDigital
 * FamNet
 * Irish Ancestors
 * Paper Trail
 * Puzzilla


 * We have a collection of genealogy software programs for patron use.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 computers with internet access, 1 microfilm readers, 1 microfiche reader and 1 digital microfilm/fiche reader/scanner
 * Wireless internet access for patrons bringing laptops

Resources in the Local Area

 * Williamson County Genealogical Society
 * Williamson County Courthouse
 * Williamson County Annex
 * Round Rock Public Library
 * Georgetown Public Library
 * Austin History Center
 * Texas State Library and Archives

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.