The 1930 Census for Florida and Alabama is here -- much earlier than I expected! I shelved it in the Genealogy Room this morning. Please remember: 1. We have three microfilm readers. Two are also printers. Copies are $.10 each. 2. You are limited to an hour on the reader if anyone is waiting. We do not take advance reservations. You must sign up for a reader when you arrive at the library. 3. We have no index to the 1930 census. A microfilm index is available through our rental program. The cost is $3.25 per reel plus $3.00 per order shipping. Your check or money order is sent directly to Heritage Quest. The film arrives several weeks after ordering and may be used in the library for one month. 4. We are unable to do look ups. 5. The Genealogy Room is open when the library is. Our hours are Monday-Wednesday 9 to 8; Thursday-Saturday 9 to 5; and Sunday 1 to 5. All times are CDT. We will be closed May 26th and 27th. I spot checked some counties and can report that, like all the other censuses, some pages are darker and clearer than others. But how great it is to have this new resource! Come and have fun! Linda Pazics Kleback Genealogy Specialist Bay County Public Library Panama City, FL