York Pennsylvania Family History Center

=We are reopening with scheduled hours the first week of August 2021!=

=Please follow all current CDC recommendations and government mandates for Covid 19 protocols.=

=Center Contacts and Hours=

Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 2100 Hollywood Dr. York, PA 17403 United States
 * Use the parking lot found beside the entrance to Queensgate Shopping Center.
 * Use doors closest to the dumpster-far back door
 * Ring the doorbell on the left side of the back door.


 * Language:English

E-Mail:


 * PA_York@familyhistorymail.org

Phone:


 * 717-846-4539 (Family History Center's phone number)
 * 717-817-1309 (director)(Fastest Response when center is closed)

Scheduled Hours

Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday 9am-noon

Tuesday-Wednesday 7pm-8:30 AND

Every 3rd Saturdays 9am-noon

The Center is Open most Sundays 11:30-1:00 (Call or text director to verify)


 * Holiday Hours:


 * During close hours/dates, we still will make appointments with patrons that would like to use the library. Please contact us and we will make arrangements for you.

The Family History Center is closed


 * Major holidays
 * Inclement winter weather, according to local school districts cancellations
 * The weeks between December 20, 2021-January 10, 2022
 * When in doubt, please email for fastest response.
 * During close hours/dates, we still will make appointments with patrons that would like to use the library. Please contact us and we will make arrangements for you.

Collections

 * 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.
 * Ancestral Quest — Ancestral Quest is a genealogy management tool. Users will find that it looks and feels very much like PAF 5.2, with several new features and utilities. Version 15.
 * Legacy — Legacy Family Tree can be used to map your ancestors around the world, create beautiful wall charts, and cite your sources. It also includes an interview center that will assist you in asking the right questions to help capture important memories before it's too late, and much, much more.
 * RootsMagic — RootsMagic Genealogy Software is a genealogy management tool. AutoMatch will automatically match people in your RootsMagic file with FamilySearch, all without requiring user intervention. This gets rid of one of the biggest obstacles to using your own personal data with FamilySearch Family Tree and lets you get on with sharing your information to and from FamilySearch and preparing names for temple work.
 * Scan to FamilySearch — This app is available on our Lexmark multi-function printers in our family history center. Please bring a USB, if you want to save your scanned images anywhere other than FamilySearch Memories.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 5 Computers
 * 2 Microfilm Readers, Our readers are no longer linked to a computer for printing. Please bring a camera/cell phone to capture images.
 * Printer/ Scanner, Please bring a USB, if you want to save your scanned images anywhere other than FamilySearch Memories.

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.