Grand Blanc Michigan FamilySearch Center

The Grand Blanc Michigan FamilySearch Center serves anyone who would like to come and use our facility, resources and receive help from our trained volunteers.

Location and Contacts
'''Location Map: We are located on the right side of the main building as you enter the parking lot. Please enter through the front door. Our red lettered FAMILY HISTORY CENTER sign is placed in a front window when we are open. The door is kept locked, please push the buzzer on the left side of the door frame. and someone will let you in.'''


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 4285 McCandlish Rd Grand Blanc MI 48439-1806 United States


 * Language: English

Phone:


 * Director: 248-459-0889

E-mail:


 * MI_GrandBlanc@familyhistorymail.org

Calendar and Events
Hours


 * Wednesday 2pm-7pm
 * Wednesday 7pm-8:30pm for members only
 * Friday 10am-2pm

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:

We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness: When Grand Blanc schools are closed due to weather we will be closed. PLEASE CALL BEFORE COMING IF YOU ARE COMING A LONG DISTANCE.

2022 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR CLOSING- November 23-29 Thanksgiving, December 21-Jan 3 Christmas Break

2023 Holiday Closing Schedule:

NEW YEARS: Jan 2 – 3

SPRING BREAK: Apr 3 – Apr 7

SUMMER BREAK: Jun 30 – Jul 7

THANKSGIVING: Nov 20 – 24

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS:  Dec 18 – Jan 2, 2024

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has films and fiche that were previously ordered and made indefinite in our collection through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * We have a variety of books available to assist you in your research.

Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch Center Portal
 * We provide FREE use of numerous family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 Desktop computers with Family Search internet access
 * Printer, Scanner, Copier
 * A Microfiche reader
 * 2 Microfilm Readers
 * 1 Digital camera for copying microfilm/microfiche
 * WiFi High Speed Internet access throughout the building

Center Services
Our staff is happy to help you with your questions and research problems. We are all volunteers, and love what we do.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Volunteer at the Center
We welcome volunteers from the community to serve in the FamilySearch Center. It's a great way to help others and to learn by doing. You need not be an expert. Ability to use a computer and willingness to become familiar with the FamilySearch website and resources are key. Please call and leave your information. Our volunteers generally have 2 - 4 hour shifts.