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Genealogy Brochure
Genealogy Brochure
About the Genealogy Center
Genealogy Center
Genealogy Center501 Copper Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-768-5131
librarygenealogy@cabq.gov
Lisa Kindrick, Genealogy Librarian
Joshua Fox, Area Manager
The Genealogy Center is on the second floor of the Main Library in downtown Albuquerque on Copper Avenue NW, between 5th and 6th streets.
| SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | 10–6 | 10–7 | 10–7 | 10–6 | 10–6 | 10–6 |
By Bus
Several bus routes including Central Avenue Route #66, Rapid Ride #766 (Red Line) and Rapid Ride #777 (Green Line) serve the Main Library. Plan your trip here.
By Car
Freeway Directions from I-40:
Take I-40 to the 6th Street exit. Drive southtbound on 6th Street until you reach Copper Avenue. The library will be on the left, between 5th Street and 6th Street, on Copper Avenue.
Surface Street Directions from Montano:
Take Montano to 2nd Street. Go south on 2nd Street. 2nd Street will turn into 3rd street after the I-40 overpass. Follow 3rd Street to Lomas, and turn right (west) onto Lomas. Take Lomas to 6th Street and turn left (south). Stay on 6th Street until you reach Copper Avenue. The library will be on the left, between 5th and 6th Streets, on Copper Avenue.
Parking
In addition to metered street parking, up to two hours of free parking is available at the Very Special Arts parking garage on the southeast corner of 5th and Copper. Bring your parking stub from this garage to the Circulation desk for validation.
Branch Amenities & Services
12 Public Computers (Windows 7 with Microsoft Office 2013 and Internet access) for Genealogy and Foundation Center research
Free Wireless Internet Access
Printing Services - 15¢ per page
Copy Machine - 20¢ per page
Study Rooms Available on a first come basis with a Library Card in good standing
Change machine available
7 Microfilm/fiche readers
See additional information about our ongoing and special events by viewing the full event calendar for the Main Library.
Military Research Day adults
On the first Tuesday of almost every month (will NOT be meeting in December and January), join members of the Albuquerque Genealogical Society to explore your family's military history. Find out more about the military resources available from the Genealogy Center and online. Begins with a discussion and question session and then an opportunity to do research. Come and go or come and stay all day. 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Genealogy Research Day adults
On the last Tuesday and third Saturday of every month (except December) , join members of the Albuquerque Genealogical Society and Library staff for individual assistance with your family history research. Whether you are just starting or have hit a roadblock with your research, you’ll get plenty of support to move your family history search forward. Please bring your family charts and any other relevant information that could help your search. 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m on the last Tuesday and 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on the third Saturday.
These groups meet at the Genealogy Center on the last Tuesday Research Day (NOT in December):
- DNA Research Group, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Irish Research Group, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
- Scandinavian Research Group, help 10:15 a.m. - noon
- Huguenot Research Group, help -- New Netherland - New Sweden. Look for the Huguenot table.
- Mayflower Society help
- Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) help
Genealogy Presentations and Tours
DNA Research Group
Thinking about having your DNA tested or not sure how to interpret your results? Join this group led by DNA expert John Farris for a discussion and assistance. Now meeting on the FIRST THURSDAY of the month, 10:30 am to noon, Genealogy Center, Main Library 2nd floor, downtown Albuquerque. Free and open to the public. No registration required. This group will not meet in December. Next meeting will be Thursday, January 3, 2019. You can also get assistance with your DNA questions at the Research Day on the last Tuesday of the month.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Genealogy Center Events
Research Day Photo
Research Day!
We now have two Research Days each month! Join experienced genealogists from the Albuquerque Genealogical Society at the Genealogy Center for one-on-one assistance on the
third Saturday of every month anytime between 10:30 am and 1:30 pm and
the last Tuesday of the month anytime between 10:30 am and 3:00 pm.
Those days don't work for you? Contact us and we can put you in touch with a volunteer who can meet with you at another time. Please bring family charts and other information that will help with your research.
Military Research Day
This group will NOT meet in December or January.
Join them for a discussion of the beginning of World War II and research help on Tuesday, February 5, 10:30 am to noon at the Genealogy Center.
Genealogy Society Meetings
See the AGS Website for additional information on upcoming events.
See the New Mexico Genealogical Society website for information about their upcoming programs NMGS Website
