Kirkland Washington Family History Center

The Kirkland Washington Family History Center, located at the Kirkland Washington Stake Center at 7910 NE 132nd Street in the Finn Hill neighborhood, serves the greater Kirkland area. We are dedicated to providing information and support for all local residents, whether you are just getting started with genealogical research or have many years of experience.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 7910 NE 132nd St., Kirkland, WA 98034 United States

Phone:


 * 1-425-242-8892

E-mail:


 * [mailto:WA_Kirkland@ldsmail.net WA_Kirkland@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:10:00am-4:00pm
 * Wednesday: 7:00pm-9:00pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am-1:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm


 * Saturday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm starting March 21, 2015
 * Also open by appointment. Call 425-242-8892. (The Family History Center is located on the east side of the building, closest to Finn Hill Middle School. If doors are locked during open hours, just ring the bell and we'll let you in.)

Holiday Schedule: '''The center will be closed December 22, 2015 through January 2, 2016 and will reopen on January 5, 2016. The center will be open by appointment during that time. Call Keith Allred at 425-821-5820 to make an appointment.'''

Upcoming Class Schedule
These are beginning and intermediate level classes

March 3rd 7:30pm to 9:00pm Writing Your Family Stories

March 12h 1:30pm to 3:00 pm Writing Your Family Stories

Sign upfor March 3rd or 12th Classes

March 10th 7:30pm to 9:00pm Beginning &amp; Intermediate Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic for MAC users

March 19th 1:30pm to 3:00pm Beginning &amp; Intermediate Family Tree Maker, RootsMagic for MAC users

Sign up for March 10th or 19th Classes

March 17th 7:30pm to 9:00pm Beginning Windows Geneaolgy Software

March 26th 1:30pm to 3:00pm Beginning Windows Geneaolgy Software

Sign up for March 17th or March 26th Classes

April 7th 7:30pm to 9:00pm Beginning DNA

April 16th 1:30pm to 3:00pm Beginning DNA

Sign up for April 7th or April 16th Classess

Upcoming Events

Staff Training Meetings

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

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. These include Ancestry.com, Fold3, My Heritage, Find My Past, World Vital Records, among others.

Hardware and Equipment

 * The center has four computers, four microfilm readers, one microfiche reader, and a printer. The printer also scans and patrons can use it to scan photos and documents to their FamilySearch tree.
 * The center also has a ScanPro 2000, used to enhance microforms (fiche and film) and save images to a flash drive.

Staff Research Specialties
(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Bountiful and Chattanooga FHC pages for examples.)

Resources in the Local Area
Bellevue Regional Library (Website) 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004; 425-450-1765. Genealogy section; microfilm readers; carries microfilm of eastside newspapers.

Eastside Genealaogical Society (Website).

Fiske Genealogical Library (Website) 1644 43rd Ave.E., Seattle, WA 98112; 206-328-2716.

Kirkland Historical Society (Website) 203 Market Street, Heritage Hall - Lower Level, Kirkland, WA 98033.

The National Archives at Seattle (Website) 6125 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115-7999.

Washington State Digital Archives (Website) Washington state vital records online.

Washington State Genealogical Society (Website).

Washington State Library (Website).

Links

 * City of Kirkland, Washington
 * King County
 * King County, Washington
 * State of Washington
 * Washington
 * Sign up for free classes

Volunteer at the Center
Anyone wishing to volunteer, please contact Janice Tischmacher at 425-825-1234.