Genealogy & Local History

Saturday, May 2nd 1pm-4pm Distant Roots with Karen Krugman (Workshop Brochure)

Flat River Community Library

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(access available only at library)

                                   Welcome to the Flat River Community Library's Stanley and Blanche Ashe Foundation and Charles and Ellen Randall
                                   Foundation Local History Room! The collection's emphasis is on Greenville and the surrounding communities of
                                   Montcalm County. We welcome researchers to browse our resources below. This web site does not provide access to
                                   the records themselves because our genealogical records are not in an electronic format.

ACCESS

                                   Genealogical materials can be accessed during regular library hours (Mon - Thurs 9:30am - 8:00pm;
                                   Fri - Sat 9:30am - 5:00pm). Genealogical materials cannot be borrowed. Patrons are welcome to photocopy
                                    materials found on the shelves. Materials in the glass cabinets may not be photocopied but are available
                                    for viewing with the presentation of a valid driver's licence or state i.d.

COLLECTION

                                   The library's online catalog Webpac provides access to the genealogical collection through title, author, and
                                   subject searches. The history room collection contains many core reference titles, guides for beginning research
                                   and genealogy research using the Internet.

EQUIPMENT

                                   The Flat River Community Library's local history room comes equipped with a microfilm/fiche reader/scanner attached to
                                    a black & white laser printer. Photocopying fees from the machine are 25¢/page. Also provided in the room
                                    is a personal computer with access to the Internet and the Family Tree Maker program. Time limits and
                                    other restrictions apply to all equipment when necessary.

RESEARCH AT THE LIBRARY

                                   Mike Maxson, the Local History Librarian, is available for general assistance in using the
                                   collection 12:00-8:00pm Monday and 9:00-4:30pm Tuesday through Thursday. At other times, the library staff
                                    can only provide minimal assistance. If you cannot visit the library, but wish to have research done, submit your
                                    request by calling (616) 754-6359, by FAX at (616) 754-1398 or e-mail Mike by clicking here. You can also
                                   send requests to the address below, Attention Local History. More extensive research may be
                                   subject to restrictions and fees.

Flat River Community Library
200 W Judd St
Greenville MI 48838
616-754-6359