Columbus Ohio South FamilySearch Center

This center serves the Southeastern Greater Columbus Ohio area
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 2135 Baldwin Rd Reynoldsburg OH 43068 United States
 * We're half-way between the Reynoldsburg High School and the Baldwin Road Junior High School
 * The entrance to the Family History Center is on the Northwest side of the building, left of the satellite dish, and is handicapped accessible but does not have automatic doors. The FHC can also be accessed via Birchwood Dr N. (past the no outlet sign and directly into the parking lot)


 * Language:English

Unscheduled Closings
Wednesday 2 February: Staff transportation issues

Thursday 3 February: Weather Conditions

Saturday 5 February: Still in level 2 snow emergency

Family History Center reopened 16 June 2021 with reduced hours from pre-closure schedule.
Phone:


 * 1-614-866-7686

E-mail:


 * OH_ColumbusSouth@familyhistorymail.org

FHC Director:


 * David Beck- 614-302-4440 (cell)
 * Judy Beck - 614-598-1838 (cell)

Open Hours: (note reduced hours)


 * Wednesday: 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Thursday: 11:00am-3:00pm
 * Saturday: 11:00am-3:00pm

Scheduled Closings 2021:
General Conference Weekend: Saturday 3 April

Easter Weekend: Saturday 3 April

Independence Day: Saturday 3 July

Tomato Festival: Saturday 14 August

Labor Day: Saturday 4 September

General Conference Weekend: Saturday 2 October

Thanksgiving: Wednesday 24 November - Saturday 27 November

Christmas and New Years - Wednesday 22 December - Saturday 1 January

Appointments can be scheduled outside these hours by specific request.
We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness: Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours:

Upcoming Events
Family Discovery Day: None scheduled for

Class Schedule
No regularly schedule classes. Contact us for assistance.

Staff Training Meetings
Nothing scheduled at this time

Collections

 * We have several dozen books of local history and general genealogical references

Databases and Software

 * When available, 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

 * We have computers, microfiche and microfilm readers, a microfiche/microfilm printer, and a computer printer/copier. The copier is also able to scan and upload photos and document pages directly to FamilySearch.

Staff Research Specialties
Among our volunteer staff we have individuals with experience in British, German, and Norwegian genealogical research.

Not all our staff are on duty for all our hours. If you have a specific need, call ahead to coordinate.

Resources in the Local Area
The Columbus Public Library Main Branch is an affiliate library and should have access to restricted films that cannot be accessed from home.

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