Lakeland Florida Family History Center

The Lakeland Florida Family History Center is dedicated to helping patrons in their family research and genealogy. The center has fifteen volunteers eager to assist in your research. It also has a small library where you can find information on how to discover your family tree. Whether you are just learning about your family’s history or you’ve gathered extensive research, you are always welcome. The center is located in the Lakeland Stake Center and serves Lakeland's surrounding communities.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 5850 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813-2811 United States
 * Directions to the Family History Center:


 * [[Image:Lakeland-fhc-googlemap.jpg]]


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-863-709-0800

E-mail:


 * FL_Lakeland@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:9:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm
 * Wednesday:9:00am-1:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm

Holiday Schedule:  


 * Closed Easter Sunday
 * Closed for Mother's Day and Father's Day
 * Closed the week of Thanksgiving
 * Closed between Christmas and New Years

Upcoming Events:

 * Downtown Lakeland First Friday: First Friday of every month beginning at 6:00 PM

Class Schedule:

 *  Staff Training Meetings : FHC Roundtable: Second Saturday in January, March, May, July, September, and November 1:00 PM at the Lakeland Family History Center.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various microfilms and fiche available through the FamilySearch 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.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Volunteer at the Center
''We're always looking for volunteers to help in the FHC. If you're interested please contact the FHC Director by phone at 863-709-0800''

Closed between Christmas and New Years