Meridian Idaho West Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Photo of the Library

Address:


 * 1985 N Black Cat Road, Meridian, Idaho, 83646, United States
 * Between Cherry Lane and Ustick Road
 * The entrance is at the rear (west end) of the building.
 * Enter through the double doors and the Center is the first door on your left.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-208-288-1338

E-mail:


 * ID_MeridianWest@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours: Open By Appointment Only

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Meridian Idaho West Family History Center is open by appointment only.


 * To schedule an appointment:
 * Call Jana Swensen @ 208-855-4785 to schedule your appointment and gain access to the center
 * Social Distancing and the wearing of a face mask will be the standard protocol until further notice

Holiday Schedule:

Closed Month of August; Week of Thanksgiving; and the Week of Christmas and New Years

Collections
FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

Databases and Software
FHC Portal The following databases are available for free use by patrons while they are at the Family History Center:


 * Ancestry.com
 * Heritage Quest
 * Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)
 * Godfrey Memorial Library;
 * US 19th Century Newspapers
 * World Vital Records
 * Genline Family Finder
 * The Genealogist
 * Historic Map Works
 * Paper Trail
 * Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War: Research Database, Letters &amp; Diaries, Images, Photographs &amp; Posters
 * Find My Past
 * Access Newspaper Archive

Calendar and Events
We are ready to offer individual help to you whenever the family history center is open.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: 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.

Resources in the Local Area

 * Idaho Historical Society