Peoria Illinois FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours

Location &amp; Map:

Address 3700 West Reservoir, Peoria, IL 61615
 * Park at the far end of the parking lot, walk down the walkway on the SouthWest side off the building. Enter the building at the far entrance.  Once inside the small vestibule you will need to press the button for the Family History Center.  A consultant will answer the phone and remotely unlock the door so that you may enter the building.  The Family History Center is located straight down the hallway on the left.
 * Location on Map

Phone: (309) 682-4073

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

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday 10:00AM-2:00PM &amp; 5:00PM-8:00PM
 * Wednesday 6:30PM-8:30PM by appointment only (call (309) 645-3288)
 * Thursday 12:00PM-2:00PM &amp; 6:00PM-8:00PM
 * Saturday 9:30AM-1:00PM

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed all major holidays and the last two weeks of December.
 * Closed the first Saturday in April &amp; October.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: Through http://familysearch.org/films you may order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog and have them shipped to our center on either short-term or extended loan.

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
This center has the following equipment available for patron use:


 * Six computers equipped with the FHC Portal.
 * Two printers.
 * Seven microfilm readers.
 * One microfiche reader.
 * One microfilm/microfiche printer.

Resources in the Local Area
The Peoria Public Library has an extensive Genealogy area located in the basement of the Main Branch.