Memphis Tennessee North Family History Center

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Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 4195 Kirby Whitten Pkwy, Bartlett, TN 38135 United States
 * At intersection of Kirby Whitten & Egypt Central
 * Entrance at rear/West side of building (facing the temple)


 * Language: English

Phone:


 * The Family History Center does not have a phone
 * The Director's cell phone number is 901-581-8520. This number should be used for emergencies or general questions.

E-mail:


 * TN_MemphisNorth@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

The Family History Center has reopened. Please follow all health precautions and directions of Center personnel.


 * Sunday: closed
 * Monday: closed
 * Tuesday: 9:00 am - noon and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 9:00 am - noon and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 * Thursday: 9:00 am - noon and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 * Friday: closed
 * Saturday: 9:00 am - noon
 * Open 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturdays of the month per schedule; 5th Saturday of the month is scheduled closed but is available by appointment

Holiday Schedule:

Closed major holidays:


 * Independence Day
 * Thanksgiving week
 * Christmas/New Year: December 19, 2021 through January 3, 2022
 * Christmas/New Year: December 25, 2022 through January 7, 2023

Closed for General Conference:


 * first weekend in April
 * first weekend in October

Other closures:


 * any day Shelby County or Memphis City Schools are closed for weather (aka snow days)
 * severe weather that makes travel dangerous (e.g., severe thunderstorm, tornado warning, flooding)

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.
 * Please note that premium websites must be accessed through the Portal, not directly. To access these websites directly you must have an account with them.
 * Most microfilms available through Family Search are available from home. Some are available only at a Family History Center.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Computers with access to premium websites.
 * Printer, though it is recommended to bring a flash drive to save documents instead of printing them.
 * Microfiche reader
 * The microfilm reader is currently not available for use. Most films are available online.
 * The center does not have a wireless router. Patron laptops can connect via ethernet cable.

Collections

 * Microfilm & Microfiche
 * Microfilm Library (primarily patron films, loan program ended September 1, 2017). The microfilm reader is not currently available for use.
 * Microfiche Library
 * Reference books, various subject

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
Memphis Public Library, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

Tennessee Genealogical Society, 7779 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN 38138

Links
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