Welcome to the Austin Family History Center!
Whether you're brand new to family history, or are an old hand who just needs to fill in the blanks, we're here to help.
Take your time browsing our site, or jump to the information you need today. Here's a brief overview of the family history materials and resources we have for you to use.
Take your time browsing our site, or jump to the information you need today. Here's a brief overview of the family history materials and resources we have for you to use.
- Austin FHC Location and Hours - Here's where you'll find our library hours, our location and a list of holidays when we're closed. This is a great place to start if you're planning to come in to see us.
- How to Get Started - Check this page out if you're not sure how to start your journey into genealogy. There's also information about using our search website and ordering films or microfiches when you're ready to dig deeper.
- Family History Center Resources - We have a lot to offer here at the Austin Family History Center, including genealogy reference books, CD's, microfiches and free access to premium online genealogy websites like Ancestry.com. Check out this page for more details about what we have and how you can use it.
- Websites you Won't Want to Miss - This page lists some of our favorite genealogy websites that you can access right from your own home computer.
- Printable Genealogy Forms - Get started, organize your family records or keep track of searches with these free printable family history forms.
- Latin Family History Resources - If you're researching your roots in Latin America or Spain, we have resources to help. Check out this page for some of our Spanish language and Latin regional genealogy materials. We also have staff members who can help you translate Spanish records if you need the help.
- Family Genealogy Activities - Genealogy is all about family, so it shouldn't be any surprise that it's also a fun activity for your family to do together. Check out this page for family history ideas for kids, teens and the whole family.
- Meet the Library Staff - Each of our talented and dedicated volunteers has a special set of skills or a special expertise when it comes to family history research. If you need a specific type of research help, take a look at our staff profiles to find the right person. We've even listed when they work, so you'll know when to come by!
- Family History and Temple Work - There's been a lot of talk in the media about how family history records are used by members of the LDS (Mormon) Church. Click on this page to learn more about how we do -- and do not -- use the research we gather or you share.
- Online and Printable Resources for Leaders - If you're a teacher or church leader and need materials about family history research, this is the place to find what you need. We'll continue to add more resources to this section, so do check back if you don't find what you need today!
