Lakeland Florida FamilySearch Center

The Lakeland Florida FamilySearch Center is dedicated to helping patrons in their family research and genealogy. The center has fifteen volunteers eager to assist in your research. It also has a small library where you can find information on how to discover your family tree. Whether you are just learning about your family’s history or you’ve gathered extensive research, you are always welcome. The center is located in the Lakeland Stake Center and serves Lakeland's surrounding communities.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 5850 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813-2811 United States
 * Directions to the FamilySearch Center:


 * [[Image:Lakeland-fhc-googlemap.jpg]]


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-863-709-0800

E-mail:


 * FL_Lakeland@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Sunday: by appointment only
 * Monday: 11:00am-1:00pm
 * Tuesday: 9:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm
 * Wednesday: 9:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Holiday Schedule:  


 * Closed Easter Sunday
 * Closed for Mother's Day and Father's Day
 * Closed July 4th
 * Closed the week of Thanksgiving

Upcoming Events:

 * Downtown Lakeland First Friday: First Friday of every month beginning at 6:00 PM

Class Schedule:

 *  Staff Training Meetings : FSC Roundtable: Second Saturday in January, March, May, July, September, and November 1:00 PM at the Lakeland FamilySearch Center.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various microfilms and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

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.

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.

Volunteer at the Center
''We're always looking for volunteers to help in the FSC. If you're interested please contact the FSC Director by phone at 863-709-0800''

Closed between Christmas and New Years