Paradise Valley Arizona Family History Center

''The Paradise Valley Family History Center is available to serve the community free of charge. The Center is open to the public and we welcome all.''

''We are located on the southeast corner of Shea Blvd and 36th Street. The entrance is found on the southeast corner of the building. Please see the yellow sign, pointing to the doorbell. Consultants will be available for assistance. ''



Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 3601 E Shea Blvd  Phoenix  AZ 85028  United States
 * Location Map

Phone: 602-953-8160

E-mail: AZ_ParadiseValley@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday  9am - 12pm      7pm - 9pm
 * Wednesday 9am - 3pm
 * Thursday  9am - 12pm

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed major holidays and summer vacation: July 21st-August 17th

Upcoming Events
2015 Holdiay Closures:

Thanksgiving Closure: November 25th and 26th. (Note: Open Nov 24th)

Christmas-New Years Closure: December 18th - January 4th (2 weeks)

Photo Party Family Nights: Bring your family photos and documents to the Center and scan them directly to your FamilySearch.org family tree. We will show you how to label, and tag your photos and documents and link them to the people on your family tree.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * (Available microfilm collections will be listed shortly.)

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.

Our Patron Resources


2 computer labs, 1 micofilm room, 1 classroom with 


 * 7 computers
 * 2 printers (One with a scanner that downloads directly into familysearch.org) 
 * 3 microfilm machines
 * 1 microfiche reader
 * Internet Access with FREEaccess to Premium Online Portal websites, including Ancestry.com, Find My Past, My HeritageLibraryEdition.com, Newspaperacrchive.com, DigitalNewspapers.org, Fold3.com and much more.
 * Family History Consultant volunteers to assist you.

Planning a Successful Visit
''If you are planning a visit to our center to begin your genealogy, write down and bring what you know about the family you wish to research such as their names, dates, and places. Decide on one research goal for your visit.''

Resources in the Local Area
Mesa FamilySearch Library Website: Mesarfhc.org

Arizona Births and Deaths Online: Genealogy.az.gov

Links
FamilySearch: Familysearch.org

Family History Research Wiki: Familysearch.org Wiki

Volunteer at the Center
Please contact our Center at 602-953-8160 for information on volunteering.