Elko Nevada West FamilySearch Center

Elko Nevada West Family History Center is staffed by volunteers who help others with genealogical and family history. One-on-one assistance is provided and free access to premium genealogical websites is a great resource. Family History Classes are scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each month, providing extra help in increasing one's knowledge of this ever-expanding field. Outdoor entrance to the Family History Center is the far right door at the Nevada West Stake Center back parking lot.

Location and Map:
 * Location on Map

Address:

Language: English
 * 3001 N 5th Street, Elko, NV 89801
 * Please note that this is not a maling address. Due to limited staff, Family History Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries

Phone:


 * 1-775-738-4565

E-mail:


 * [mailto:NV_ElkoWest@familyhistorymail.org NV_ElkoWest@familyhistorymail.org]

Open Hours:


 * Tuesdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 * Tuesdays: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 * Thursdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 * Thursdays: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Holiday Schedule (2019): Closed:

Thursday, July 4, 2019 (Independence Day)

Thursday, Nov 28, 2019 (Thanksgiving)

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2019 (Christmas Eve)

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019 (New Years Eve Closed after 12:00 noon)

Current Classes are open to the public and all are welcome to attend

 * Family History Classes 4th Tuesday of each month, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM [For more information: Lisa Black (435) 830-0654 or Julia Price (775) 299-2028]
 * March 26, 2019 RootsMagic
 * April 23, 2019  Newspapers.com
 * May 28, 2019 Family Search (Updates)
 * June 25, 2019 How to Get Through A Brick Wall
 * July 23, 2019 Pioneer Heritage
 * August 27, 2019 TBA
 * September 24, 2019 TBA
 * October 22, 2019 TBA
 * November 26, 2019 TBA

Center Resources
Our Temple and Family History Center provides one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, we have classes on the fourth Tuesday of each month as listed above.
 * 8 patron computers
 * 1 microfilm reader
 * Internet access.
 * Free access to Premiium Online Portal websites, including Ancestry.com, Findmypast, Fold 3 military records, and much more.
 * A  small collection of books containing biographies, research guidance materials, indexes, and databases.
 * FamilySearch Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
 * One printer/fax/scan (all-in-one) machine that scans documents and photos directly to Family Search.

Volunteer at the Center
Our Center is staffed by volunteers, and those interested in helping can call for more information: Lisa Black (435) 830-0654.