Hayden Lake Idaho Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
'''Hayden Lake FHC is now open on Monday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  We hope that you will join us during these times. If these times do not work for you, please call the center at the phone number listed below for an appointment with a consultant. We ask that you wear a mask while you are in the center. We want to keep it open and want to keep everyone healthy.'''

'''We are happy to announce that in addition to our computers, our center now has photo scanners, and digital scanners and a cassette to MP3 converter. In order to use the scanners you need to have an appointment. Please refer signup on our website (https://sites.google.com/view/haydenlakefhc/)'''

Location Map:

Location Map

Virtual "Curbside" Consulting and In-person consulting - see above.
'''In this time of social distancing, we want to continue to provide meaningful service to our patrons. Staff will do look-ups bi-weekly for those records that are only available at the Family History Center.'''

'''To use this service, please fill out the request form below including your name, email and phone number. Once your request is received a Staff Consultant will contact you with information "delivery" options.'''

We thank you for your patience during this time and hope to see you soon!

Request Form Link

Address:


 * 2293 W Hanley Ave, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho 83814 United States
 * Entrance is at west end of the building.

Phone:


 * 1-208-765-0150

E-mail:


 * haydenlakefhc@gmail.com

 
 * FamilySearch Solutions Gallery


 * Main Page


 * The Family History Guide


 * Rootstech Video Archive

In the event of extreme winter weather: If the schools close because of bad weather, the FHC will also close: It is a good idea to call before you come to the Center during these times, to be sure we are open.

Calendar and Events


These classes will only be via Zoom meetings, click the link shortly before class to join. (If it is your first time, click the link 15 minutes before class to download Zoom to your computer or device)

Click Here to View Recorded Classes
WEEKLY CLASSES HELD EVERY TUESDAY BY ZOOM AT 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm - For Zoom information refer to Hayden Lake FHC Facebook page or on Instagram at Hayden Lake FHC or on our website https://sites.google.com/view/haydenlakefhc/

Family History Discovery Day, Saturday, October 23, 2021
Mark your calendars for the 2020 Family History Discovery Day! We will have classes for all skill levels. Lunch will be provided. Check back for details. If you would like to be emailed updates, message us on Facebook or email us your name and email address to be added to our contact list.

Staff Training Meetings
New Staff Trainings will be announced.

Collections
Resource books, genealogical periodicals, and more.

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 subscription
 * 19th Century British Library Newspapers
 * Alexander Street Press - American Civil War
 * Ancestry
 * ArkivDigital
 * Find My Past
 * Fold3 - formerly Footnote
 * The Genealogist
 * Historic Map Works - Library Edition
 * Kinpoint - Premium
 * MyHeritage - Library Edition
 * Newspapers.com
 * Paper Trail
 * ProQuest Obituary Listings
 * Puzzilla - Premium Services
 * World Vital Records

Hardware and Equipment

 * 14 online computers
 * 2 microfilm readers
 * 1 microfiche reader
 * 1 microfilm/fiche scanner printer
 * Lexmark scanner/printer
 * Epson FastFoto FF-680W High-Speed Photo and Document Scanner
 * Epson Perfection V-600 Flatbed Photo Scanner
 * Kodak Scanza Digital Film & Slider Scanner - Converts 35mm, 125, 110, Sup-0er 8 & 8mm Film Negatives & Slides to JPEG
 * Cassette to MP3 Converter

Staff Research Specialties
We have staff that specialize in Daughters of the American Revolution, Swedish, German, and Early American research.

Resources in the Local Area
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Volunteer at the Center
Email us at haydenlakefhc@gmail.com for more information.