Kapaa Hawaii FamilySearch Center

''The Kapaa Hawaii Family History Center seeks to serve all who are interested in learning about their ancestors, whether in-person, via email or via phone call. Currently, the Center is fully operational despite the ongoing worldwide pandemic. Although masks are optional, there are sanitization protocols in place that are implemented between patrons and at the end of each shift.''

Center Contacts and Hours

 * Address:

4561 Ohia St Kapaa HI 96746 United States (Include information about your center that would be helpful for first time visitors such which entrance in the building to use, parking, etc. Use as many or as few bullet points as needed.) 


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 * Email: HI_Hanalei@familyhistorymail.org **Please note that although the email address reads "Hanalei," the family history center resides in the Kapaa Chapel, which going north is 24.2 miles before Hanalei or 10.7 miles from Lihue.


 * Open Hours: Walk-ins are welcome; however, due to the small size of our facility, an appointment is recommended.  Again, although we are still experiencing a worldwide pandemic, masks are optional; however, we do have sanitization protocols in place, and we continue to implement them between patrons and at the end of each shift.
 * Daytime:
 * Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For an appointment, please text Wilma 808-225-4003.
 * Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For an appointment, please text Wilma 808-225-4003.
 * Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For an appointment, please call/text Linda 808-651-4633.


 * Evening:
 * Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For an appointment, please call/text Scott 808-652-6646.
 * Holiday Schedule:
 * Closed on all State and Federal Holidays.
 * NOTE: Although we are closed during the holidays, you may still call/text for assistance or an appointment.


 * Language: English

Staff Training Meetings

 * Sunday, August 21, 2022, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Stake & Ward Training for Leaders and Consultants
 * Sunday, September 18, 2022, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Stake & Ward Training for Leaders and Consultants
 * Sunday, October 16, 2022, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Stake & Ward Training for Leaders and Consultants
 * Sunday, November 20, 2022, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Stake & Ward Training for Leaders and Consultants

Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch Center 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

 * 2 Computers with FamilySearch Center Portal access
 * Another 2 Computers with Internet connection
 * Lexmark Printer that also scans and uploads memories to your familysearch account
 * Epson Perfection V800 Photo scanner
 * "My Family: Stories That Bring Us Together" Booklets
 * Family Pedigree Charts and Family Group Records, both short and long forms

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
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Volunteer at the Center
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