Grand Rapids Michigan Family History Center

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Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 2780 Leonard NE Grand Rapids MI 48525-5825 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-616-949-3343

E-mail:


 * MI_GrandRapids@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:9:00am-8:00pm
 * Always call to make sure we are open, especially during questionalble weather or flu searon
 * To make an appointment for other times, please call in advance at (1-616-676-2602.)

Holiday Schedule:

We will be closed the following holidays for 2017:

New Years 2017           We will reopen after 2016 Christmas/New Years holiday on Jan 10, 2017

Easter                           Wed Apr 12 - Apr 24, 2017

Memorial day                Wed May 24 - Jun 5, 2017

Independence Day       Wed Jun 28 -  Jul 10, 2017

Labor Day                     Wed Aug 30 - Sep 11, 2017

Thanksgiving                Wed Nov 15 - Nov 27, 2017

Christmas/New Year    Wed Dec 13 - Jan 8, 2018

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order and view any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * POLISH Collection - films ordered by patrons that was ordered on a permanent basis. A listing of these films is available.

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. (Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal.)

Hardware and Equipment

 * Three computers for Patron use and free WiFi is also available. A printer is available for Family History Center use.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
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Volunteer at the Center
''We would like to invite members in the community to volunteer at the Grand Rapid Family History Center. If you are interested, please call me, Joyce Offhaus, at 616-676-2602''