Des Moines Iowa Family History Center

The Des Moines Family History Center is a volunteer run library with access to many archives and records to help you find your ancestors.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on map

Address:


 * 3301 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines IA 50265 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-515-225-0416

E-mail:


 * IA_DesMoines@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday shifts are:1st 10:00am-3:00pm; 2nd 12:30pm-3:00pm; 3rd 6:30pm-9:00pm
 * Saturday:10:00am-1:00pm

Holiday Schedule: Closed all major holidays:

2015 Class Schedule
(will be updated monthly)

Getting to know Family Search- A beginning level introduction to FamilySearch FamilyTree.

Jan 14 10-10:45am

Jan 22 7:30-8:15pm

Beginning Family History- Learn family History Basics &amp; about available resources.

Jan 21 10-10:45am

Jan 29 7:30-8:15

please email: ia_desmoines@ldsmail.net  to register, request a class or 1:1 instruction.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Many books, micfrofilms and microfiche.

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

 * 9 computers(internet access), 2 printer/scanner/copiers, 4 microfilm readers, microfilm scanner and a microfilm reader.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
iowagenealogy.org

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