Peoria Illinois Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:  Location 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 of 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 buzzer 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.

FHC phone: (309) 682-4073

Director's phone: (309) 645-3288

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

Hours of Operation: 


 * Tuesday: 10:00AM – 2:00PM
 * Thursday: 12:00PM – 2:00PM
 * Appointment-Only Hours. Call the director to arrange a mutually convenient time.

During inclement weather please call before you come. The center will not open if volunteers cannot safely arrive.

Scheduled Closures in the upcoming months


 * This area will be updated with known closures.

Film due dates will not be affected by scheduled closures.

Collections

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


 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.


 * Book Collection: --

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

 * 6 computers equipped with the FHC Portal
 * 2 printers
 * 7 microfilm readers
 * 1 microfiche reader

Our microfilm printer no longer works. If you desire to capture an image from a microfilm or microfiche it is suggested that you bring a digital camera (camera, phone, ipad, tablet, etc.).

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

Links
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Volunteer at the Center
'''We welcome volunteers from the community to help serve in the Family History 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.