Lakeville Minnesota Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:  Location Map

Address:  18460 Kachina Ct Lakeville, MN 55044


 * Enter building on the west side by the stairs. For handicap access please call the center at 1-952-435-2681 (and enter on the north or south side of the building using wheelchair ramps).


 * Language: English

Phone:  1-952-435-2681

E-mail:  [mailto:MN_Lakeville@familyhistorymail.org MN_Lakeville@familyhistorymail.org]

Open Hours: 


 * Wednesdays: 9:00am-3:00pm and 6:45pm-8:15pm
 * Thursdays (2nd & 4th of the month): 9:00am-3:00pm

Holiday Schedule:

Closed during holidays: For access by appointment please email. Please call the center before coming to see if open. The center is volunteer-run. Volunteers have unexpected family commitment or illness, therefore we sometimes have to close the center.

Class Schedule

 * No current classes scheduled. For training or class requests please email.

Collections

 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * Indefinite Film Collection -- Numerous German microfilms on extended loan specializing in Ostfriesland, Germany.


 * Book Collection: --


 * Full list of microfilm and microfiche at our library found http://sdrv.ms/12384hJ

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. Websites available are:


 * 19th Century British Newspapers
 * Alexander Street Press (Civil War)
 * Ancestry.com
 * Access Newspaper Archive
 * Swedish church records
 * Find My Past (UK)
 * Fold 3 (formerly Footnote, specializing in military records)
 * The Genealogist (UK)
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * Heritage Quest
 * Paper Trail
 * World Vital Records

Hardware and Equipment

 * 8 patron use computers, Microfilm and Microfiche readers, Black and white laser printer and Digital camera for microfilm pictures.

Staff Research Specialties

 * German ancestor research - specializing in Ostfriesland, Germany.

Resources in the Local Area

 * Dakota County vital records

Links

 * FamilyTree- New church website for family history
 * Familysearch companion software - additional tools to use with familysearch or familytree
 * Createfan- Export your familysearch tree to a 9 generation chart.
 * Family Tree Magazine - Excellent web resources, 101 best websites
 * Cindi's List - online repository of 1000's of online resources
 * Root's tech videos -

Volunteer at the Center
Community volunteers with an interest in family history, and a desire to serve others, who are willing to commit to a weekly shift for at least one-two years are invited to join our staff. Training will be provided. Contact the Stake Temple and Family History Consultant - Center for further information.