Sandusky Ohio Family History Center

'''We are a small library but capable of spending time helping the beginner, providing local access to films, and computer access to the FHC portal sites. We can help you begin indexing for familysearch. '''

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * Address: 4511 Galloway Rd, Sandusky, Ohio
 * Entrance is located in the back (west side) of the building
 * Location on Map

Phone: 419-626-0663 or 419-626-0658 (feel free to leave a message with your name and number)

E-mail:

Open Hours: Wednesdays 10am - 2pm &amp; 6pm - 9pm (other times by appointment)

Holiday Schedule: Closed on Holidays that fall on Wednesday, &amp; day before Thanksgiving. Closed the two weeks that include Christmas day and New Years day. Closed when weather closes the local schools.

Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events&#160;&#160; Free Family History Seminar&#160; on Saturday, November 2, 2013  9:15 am - 12:30 pm.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;Topics: The War of 1812 &#160;&#160; by Peggy Clemems Lauritzen, AG   FamilySearch - A Piece of Cake &#160;&#160; by Betty Franklin FamilySearch - Tree &#160;&#160; by Dorothy Titera Reservations requested by Oct 31, 2013, so we can plan seating, handouts, etc.  email to Sandusky.fh.maw@gmail.com or Ph. 419-626-0658 - leave a message with name &amp; phone number There is no cost for the seminar. &#160;The syllabus (handouts) is $1 to cover printing.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: Order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog for viewing at our location.
 * Our Book Collection can be accessed at:www.librarything.com/catalog/fhcsandusky
 * Microfiche and Microfilm collections in various research areas

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

 * 4 computers with high speed internet access
 * 4 microfilm readers
 * 2 microfiche readers
 * Digital Imaging Equipment for copying film/ fiche to USB flash drive, DVD, CD or paper.
 * 1 printer/copier
 * 1 flatbed scanner

Resources in the Local Area
The Sandusky Public Library

The Milan Public Library

Harris-Elmore Library - local history room

The Rutherford B Hayes Library

Center for Archival collections - Bowling Green State University