The due date for all items that are due between Saturday March 14 and Wednesday April 15 has been extended to Wednesday April 22.
Holds that are 'Ready for Pickup' will continue to be held for you through the first week after we reopen.
Holds that are 'In Transit' for you will be processed after we reopen.
Any library card that was due for a scheduled update during this period has been updated through May 1.
Assistance is available by phone during the closure Monday through Friday 10:00AM to 4:00 PM For general information please call (505) 768-5141. If you need assistance with your account or a library card please call (505) 768-5170.
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The due date for all items that are due between Saturday March 14 and Wednesday April 15 has been extended to Wednesday April 22.
Holds that are 'Ready for Pickup' will continue to be held for you through the first week after we reopen.
Holds that are 'In Transit' for you will be processed after we reopen.
Any library card that was due for a scheduled update during this period has been updated through May 1.
Assistance is available by phone during the closure Monday through Friday 10:00AM to 4:00 PM For general information please call (505) 768-5141. If you need assistance with your account or a library card please call (505) 768-5170.
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.
Our twice monthly Research Days and meetings of the DNA Research Group, Military Research Group, Writer's Group, Military Research Group, and Celtic Group have been suspended. They will resume at a later date.
Tours & Programs
Ancestry Library Edition Available from Home!
We're excited to announce that Ancestry Library Edition will be available to you from anywhere with your library card while the Library is closed! Ancestry Library Edition
Beginning Genealogy Workshops
Beginning Genealogy workshops scheduled for March and April have been postponed. A new date has not yet been set.
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Research Days
Genealogy Research Days
Research Days and Special Interest Group meetings have been temporarily suspended.
Genealogy Society Programs
Genealogy Society Programs
See the Albuquerque Genealogical Society website AGS Website for information on upcoming events and presentations.
See the New Mexico Genealogical Society website for information about their upcoming programs NMGS Website
