Twin Falls Idaho Family History Center

'''The Twin Falls Family History Center covers the Twin Falls and the western Magic Valley. Visitors Welcome.'''

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Google Map

Address:


 * 399 Maurice Street North Twin Falls Idaho 83301 United States
 * One block south of the Twin Falls High School.
 * Handicapped parking and access.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-208-733-8073

E-mail:


 * ID_TwinFalls@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:9:00am-9:00pm
 * Wednesday:9:00am-9:00pm
 * Thursday:9:00am-9:00pm
 * Saturday:10:00am-3:00pm

Holiday Schedule:

All major Holidays:

Class Schedule
August 2014

Staff Training Meetings
Staff meeting are on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM

Collections



 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * The Twin Falls Family History Center has a book collection of over 3,000 books. They have a computer printout, by book title, of books in their collection.
 * The center also has a collection of about 1,500 microfilms on indefinite loan, and have a country, and, a state-by-state listing of them. They also have a large microfiche collection.
 * The center has cemetery and many obituary records for Twin Falls and some surrounding communities. Volunteers can do obituary look-ups.


 * The center has a number of random city directories and phone books for Twin Falls and other regional towns.

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.
 * A number of the most popular personal pedigree programs have been installed on our computers.
 * The complete Pedigree Resource File has been installed on some of our computers.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 20+ computer stations.
 * Digital Microfilm/Fische reader, plus conventional readers.
 * Separate classroom/training and research areas.
 * Completely handicapped accessible.

Staff Research Specialties
Scandinavian Research Specialist - Brian Halling- Thursday Evenings

English (England) Research Specialist - Jeanette Gailey - Wedensdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

BSA Merit Badge - Bonnie Harman - Thursday Evenings

Resources in the Local Area
(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)

Links
http://twinfalls.newspaperarchive.com/

This site requires a log-in. username: twinfalls password: archive

This site has good search features.

The Twin Falls papers have all been digitized from the beginning.

http://twinfallspubliclibrary.org/

This site will provide access to Heritage Quest with Twin Falls zip code 83301 as well as another access to the digitized Twin Falls newspapers.

 

Volunteer at the Center
''There are many opportunities to serve at the Twin Falls Family History Center. The only requirement is a desire to serve, no experience with family history is necessary. Volunteering is a great way to learn. If you are interested in helping out please contact the director of the Twin Falls Family History Center, David Putnam, at 208.733.8073. We look forward to serving with you.''