Reading Pennsylvania Family History Center

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Center Contacts and Hours
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Address:


 * 3344 Reading Crest Dr Reading, Pennsylvania 19605 United States
 * The entrance to the center is located on the street-side of the building. After you go down the steps from the parking lot, there is a path to your left that will take you to the front of the building.
 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-610-929-0235

E-mail:


 * pa_reading@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:4:00pm-8:30pm
 * Wednesday:2:00pm-8:30pm
 * Thursday:10:00am-2:00pm
 * 1st Saturday of every month (except April and October):10:00am-2:00pm
 * 2nd Saturday of April and October:10:00am-2:00pm
 * to make an appointment for other times, please contact the director in advance at(1-610-929-0235.)

Holiday Schedule: 


 * Closed: All National Holidays.
 * '''If inclement weather, FHC will close.

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. This includes free access to Ancestry, Find My Past, Fold3, and others.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Computers with internet access
 * Microfilm readers and copier

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