Tomball Texas FamilySearch Center

The Tomball Family History Center is located in the Cypress Texas Stake Center. Our entrance can be accessed by entering through the rear doors of the building. Resources for leaders of youth groups, and community groups. Knowledgeable and helpful staff.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:

Off of N. Eldridge between Louetta and Spring Cypress


 * 12310 New Hampton Dr. Tomball, Texas 77377
 * This is not a mailing address. Due to limited staff, Family History Centers are unable to respond to mailed inquiries.
 * Entrance is in the back of the building.
 * Patrons may have to ring a bell to gain access to the center.
 * Location on Map

Phone: Reed Farrar  714 803 3722

E-mail: [mailto:Tx_Tomball@ldsmail.net Tx_Tomball@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:


 * Tues: 9 AM - 1 PM
 * Wed: 6 PM - 9 PM
 * Thurs: 9 AM - 1 PM
 * Sat: 9 AM - 1 PM

Please note: The Family History Center will be closed on the following dates during 2014


 * January 25, March 22,  April 5 and 19,  May 24,
 * July 3 thru 5
 * August 30, September 2,
 * October 4, November 25 thru 29, 
 * December 20 thru 31. January 1, 2 and 3 of 2015. 


 * We regret that because of emergencies, the center may be closed unexpectedly. We will post those closings here if possible.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Reference books on genealogical research for various areas and subjects
 * Some microfilm on permanent loan (ordered by patrons doing their own research, so areas are limited)
 * Microfiche copies of numerous books and other resources -- fiche are cataloged and patrons can search by location, family name, etc.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History 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

 * 5 Computer Stations with internet access and free access to most free and "pay" genalogical internet sites.
 * WiFi Internet Access and Printing capabilities ($.10 per page)
 * 4 Microfilm Viewing Stations
 * 2 Microfische Viewing Stations
 * Ability to order microfilm and microfische collections which are available for order through www.familysearch.org.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area

 * Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research Location 5300 Caroline Houston, Texas Phone: (832) 393-2600 Clayton Library is a department of the Houston Public Library devoted entirely to genealogical research. Materials found in the library cover the entire U. S., as well as many foreign countries. Online databases at Houston Public Library Clayton Library Friends ___________________________________________________________ Montgomery County Memorial Library (The Genealogy Department is located on the 2nd floor) 104 I-45 North (Gladstell Exit) Conroe, TX 77301 Phone: (936) 788-8363 ___________________________________________________________ Chaparral Library 310 N. Live Oak Tomball, Texas Phone: 281-516-7417 This is a small library owned by the Chaparral Genealogical Society. The current hours are 10AM-2PM, Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat (except the 1st Sat of each month). Suggest calling first. ____________________________________________________________________ Genealogical Societies Houston Genealogical Forum PO Box 271466 Houston TX 77277-1466 Voice Mail: 713-968-9750 Meeting Place: Bayland Park Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas Chaparral Genealogical Society Meets on 4th Saturday of each month (except December) at 10 a.m. Meeting Place: Amergy Bank Building Conference Room (2nd Floor) Tomball, TX (on SH 249 before 4 corners)  The Humble Area Genealogical Society Meets at 7 p.m. on the Second Monday of each month September - May Meeting Place: Humble Senior Activity Center 1401 South Houston Avenue Humble, Texas

Links
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Volunteer at the Center!!!!
We are always looking for volunteers to come and work at the center. Please contact Reed Farrar at 714 803 3722 if you would like to work a shift at the center. We would LOVE to have you here!!!!