Klein Texas FamilySearch Center

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The Klein Texas Family History Center is an extension of the world's largest genealogical library, the Salt Lake City Family History Library.

Center Contacts &amp; Hours
Address: 16535 Kleinwood Drive, Spring, TX 77379

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We are located in the LDS church halfway down the first side parking lot through the white door on the side of the building. Look for the green Family History Library signs on Kleinwood Drive at the entrance to the center. ======


 * Location on Map

Phone: 281-251-5931

E-mail: [mailto:kleinfhc1@gmail.com kleinfhc1@gmail.com]

= Open Hours: =


 * Tuesday &amp; Wednesday: 10 a.m.-- 1 p.m.  7p.m.--9 p.m.


 * Thursday: 10a.m.- 1p.m.


 * Thursday: 7p.m. - 9p.m. Family History Classes &amp; Workshops(See Below)


 * Saturday: 10a.m. - 1p.m.

CLASSES &amp; WORKSHOPS(Thursday Evenings-Starting at 6:59P.M.)
02/28/2013   BEGINNING COMPUTERS   Our most imortant Family History Tool.....Jane Bonny   03/07/2013    BEGINNING GENEALOGY   Hands-on Workshop....Jane Bonny   03/14/2013    PREMIUM WEBSITES


 * Paper Trail
 * Heritage Quest
 * World Vital Records

03/21/2013  NO CLASS --Prep for ROOTS TECH CONFERENCE (Klein Family History Fair)

03/23/2013 Special: Klein Family History Fair
'''                   'Free registration is available at 'RootsTech.org/Klein                    Admission is Free. All are Welcome '''

The Klein Family History Fair is an experience for young and old alike, regardless

of expertise. Classes will include the latest tools, techniques, and technology

to help you find, organize, preserve, and share family connections, history, and stories.

Come be inspired in the pursuit of your ancestors!

When: Saturday, March 23, 2013     Where: Family History Center      16535 Kleinwood Dr. Spring, TXX 77379     Time: 9:00A.M.

03/28/2013 What Program Should I Keep My Family History On? 04/04/2013   NO CLASS--STAFF MEETING
04/18/2013  TBA

04/25/2013  Beginning Family Tree

05/02/2013  Twitter- Its not just for Polititions

05/09/2013   Whats new on Family Tree

05/16/2013   Genealogists "Go Mobile"

05/23/2013   More Family Tree

05/30/2013   Best of Roots Tech 2013

06/06/2013 NO CLASS (Summer break until September 5th)

Closing schedule:
Memorial Day, Labor Day weekends, July4th, First Saturday in April, First Saturday in October,

Week of Thanksgiving, Last two weeks in December, First Week in January


 * Family History Library Catalog:
 * This center has all films ordered online by patrons and requested to be sent to this center. See films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog at FamilySearch.org.


 * We have inhouse over 1000 microfilms and 3500 microfiche on indefinate loan. An index is availabe in the Family History Center for these inhouse films.


 * We have numerous genealogical reference books.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal:Family History Centers provide free access to many subscription genealogy websites, including:


 * 19th Century British Newspapers 
 * Access Newspaper Archives 
 * Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections) 
 * Ancestry.com (Family History Library Edition) 
 * ArkivDigital Online 
 * FindMyPast 
 * Fold3.com 
 * The Genealogist 
 * Godfrey Memorial Library 
 * HeritageQuest Online 
 * Historic Map Works (Library Edition) 
 * Origins.net 
 * Paper Trail 
 * WorldVitalRecords.com

Hardware &amp; Equipment

 * 8 Internet connected computers
 * Wireless internet access for your laptops.
 * One 16mm microfilm reader
 * Five 32mm microfilm readers
 * Microfiche reader
 * One Cannon 300II Digital Imaging System
 * Brother Laserjet printer
 * LexMark Laser Printer
 * One Flatscreen Monitor or Pulldown screen for training


 * A friendly helpful staff always willing to help you with your genealogical interests. If we don't have a solution to your questions we will help you find someone who does.


 * Staff Research Specialties
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 * Resources in the Local Area
 *  LIBRARIES  
 * 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
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 * Montgomery County Memorial Library System Location ==
 * (The Genealogy Department is located on the 2nd floor)
 * 104 I-45 North (Gladstell Exit)
 * Conroe, TX 77301 Phone: (936) 788-8363
 * ___________________________________________________________
 * Chaparral Library Location ==
 * 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.
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 * 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
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