Aurora Colorado Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map: 


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 950 Laredo St., Aurora CO 80011 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-303-367-0570

E-mail:


 * CO_Aurora@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Monday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 9:00 am - 8:00pm
 * Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

We strive to staff our center, however, it is best to call ahead, especially during the winter season.

Special Event Closure:  April 2, 2016 

Closed all major holidays: 

     22 through 29 November 2015 and

20 December 2015 through 3 January 2016

Class Schedule for 2015 / 2016 -- FREE
Classes are held every 1st Thursday and 2nd Sunday of the month, except for May, it will be the 3rd Sunday of the month.

October 1 &amp; 11 at 7 p.m. -- Intro to Ancestry.com   Feel free to bring your laptop or tablet if you have one.

November 5 &amp; 8 at 7 p.m. -- Ancestry.com II   Feel free to bring your laptop or tablet if you have one.

December 3 &amp; 13 at 7 p.m. -- 1) Records / Documentaion & 2) Organizing the Records

There are no classes during the months of January and February.

March 3 &amp; 13 at 7 p.m. -- Using your I-Pad / Table as a family history research too.

Wards and Stakes Family History Meetings
Held every 4th Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.  (There are no meetings for November & December). These meetings are designed for all those responsible for Family History in one capacity or the other. It is our hope to keep you up-to-date with the latest changes and to offer bits and pieces of information that will benefit you and those you assist in your callings.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center will assist patrons to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. Patrons will place their orders on any computer with an internet connection using the Online Film Ordering system.  The film ordering Web site is located at Online Film Ordering.  There patrons can create a personal account and select the preferred family history center where the films they order will be sent.  They can make payment using a credit or debit card, or by PayPal.
 * The Aurora Family History Center has a collection of microfilms and microfiche on indefinite loan from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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.
 * Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aged 18 and over can join five subscription websites for free: Ancestry.com, Find My Past, My Heritage, Family Me, & American Ancestors.  Follow this link and sign in with your FamilySearch/LDS Account for access to these excellent resources!   https://familysearch.org/ask/#/partners/  Be sure to open "Partners" and select one or all of the five sites listed.

Hardware and Equipment

 * There are personal computers, printer, microfilm and microfiche readers available in this Center for patron use on a first come, first served basis.
 * Wireless connections are available for personal laptops and tablets.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
Denver Public Library, 10 West Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy, Denver, Colorado 80204 -- Western History &amp; Genealogy Dept located on the 5th floor.

National Archives Records Administration, 17101 Huron Street, Broomfield, CO 80023

Links
Denver Public Library

Denver Public Library, Genealogy tools A-Z

Rocky Mountain Regional NARA, 17101 Huron Street, Broomfield, CO 80023

National Archives Records Administration (NARA)

NARA Resources for Genealogists

Colorado Genealogical Society

Foothills Genealogical Society

African American Genealogy

The Freedman's Bureau Project -- Be sure to scroll down to see the whole page

German Research

Germany Genealogy

Native American Research

Mexico Genealogy

Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England (W.I.S.E.)

Volunteer at the Center
''Yes, we are in need of 4-12 volunteers to assist at the Family History Center. If you are familiar with doing family history and/or genealogical research, we would love to have you join us. Not familiar with the FamilySearch Program, not to worry -- we will be happy to introduce you. Who knows, perhaps in the process you will see your own family tree grow.''