Klein Texas FamilySearch Center

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

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * Address: 16535 Kleinwood Drive, Spring, TX 77379
 * We are located in the LDS church halfway down the first side parking lot through the blue door on the side of the building. Look for the green Family History Library signs on Kleinwood Drive and 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.

Closing schedule:


 * Memorial Day
 * Labor Day weekends
 * July4th
 * First Saturday in April
 * First Saturday in October
 * Week of Thanksgiving
 * Last two weeks of December

Upcoming Events: March 2012 Genealogy Classes
Class size is limited to 12-15 participants so reserve your spot early by E-mailing us at:

Kleinfhc@gmail.com. Your reservation will be confirmed by return email.

We have wirless so bring your laptop (6 desk top computers are available at center) and a flash drive to download your eiscoveries.

It's all FREE! There is absolutely no charge for these classes or use of equipment

Class Schedule Thursdays 7p.m.-9p.m.
PRIL 12, 2012   THE IMPORTANCE OF USING MAPS GAZETTEERS &amp; ATLASSES to research your                            ancestors---"Which way did they go?"
 * APRIL 5, 2012     NO CLASS--BREAK FOR EASTER


 * APRIL 19, 2012   ALL FAMILY HISTORY CONSULTANTSFHC orientation &amp; consultant training                                      (How to plan Successful Family History Sunday School Classes in your ward)


 * APRIL 26, 2012   SEEKING OUR SOUTHERNERS-All Y'all (Texas and other southern states.)

OTHER TENTATIVE IDEAS


 * MAY 03, 2012     SCANNING AND ENHANCING RECORDS FOR MY HISTORY BOOK(S)       
 * MAY 10, 2012     INTERVIEWING RELATIVES AND FAMILY
 * MAY 17, 2012     GOOGLE RECEARCH TIPS AND TRICKS
 * MAY 24, 2012     'POLISH FAMILY HISTORY
 * MAY 31, 2012     IRISH FAMILY HISTORY       

Collections

 * 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 for these 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 and Equipment

 * 5 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
 * HP inkjet printer
 * One Flatscreen Monitor 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
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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

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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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