Cocoa Florida Family History Center

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Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 1801 South Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, Florida 32955
 * 2) Family History Library is located in the back. Entrance door is under the large antenna. 
 * 3) maps.google.com/maps

Phone: (321) 636-2431

E-mail: [mailto:FHCCocoa@gmail.com FHCCocoa@gmail.com]

Open Hours:

Tues: 9 AM to 1 PM

Wed: 9 AM to 1 PM &amp; 6:30 PM to 9 PM

Thu: 9 AM to 1 PM

Fri: 9 AM to 1 PM

Sat: 10 AM to 2 PM (Closed 2nd and 4th Saturdays)

Note: The Center may close early if there are no patrons. Please call if you are arriving late.

Holiday Schedule:

November 21-26 Closed for Thanksgiving

December 19- January 3, 2012 Closed for Christmas and New Years Holidays

Upcoming Events
November 5, 2011 Family History Seminar, "Trace Your Roots"

www.cocoafloridastake.org/Welcome.html

Family History Center is closed on this Saturday.

Collections

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

Hardware and Equipment

 * Six computers
 * Microfilm and microfiche readers, plus a scanner for making copies.
 * You may print to paper or save to your USB drive.
 * Note: (Minimal charge for paper copies)

Staff Research Specialties
The staff does not do your research for you, but will help you in planning and executing, your search. Each of our Volunteers is knowledgable in the use of the online databases offered. Some have more experience in selected areas than others. For instance, one volunteer is excellent in English and German research. Another has a vast knowledge of Swedish records and where to located these records. All of our volunteers are familiar with US records, but may be better locating records in certain States, than another. One volunteer is great at organizing records and can help you with saving records on your computer. You will need to keep some order to your finds. From beginning to experienced researchers, we all need help and our vounteers are here to help.

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