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===About Us=== | ===About Us=== | ||
The new Layton FamilySearch Center, located at 915 West Gordon Avenue, in Layton, Utah is an immersive experience for the entire family to discover their story, explore, and share family memories as they expand the branches of their family tree. | The new ''Layton FamilySearch Center'', located at 915 West Gordon Avenue, in Layton, Utah is an immersive experience for the entire family to discover their story, explore, and share family memories as they expand the branches of their family tree. | ||
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* This state-of-the-art FamilySearch Center, with 13,979 square feet, is uniquely designed with casual seating and collaboration areas, making it easy for families and youth groups to work together on laptops, iPads or other mobile devices. The center also has 140 computers, 60 of them with touch-screen monitors. | * This state-of-the-art FamilySearch Center, with 13,979 square feet, is uniquely designed with casual seating and collaboration areas, making it easy for families and youth groups to work together on laptops, iPads or other mobile devices. The center also has 140 computers, 60 of them with touch-screen monitors. | ||
*The center is open to the public with resources available at no charge (a small fee is required for printing and making photocopies). The center is staffed with helpful, friendly staff members offering free assistance to patrons. Visit the center's website for more information familysearch.org/fhc/layton. | *The center is open to the public with resources available at no charge (a small fee is required for printing and making photocopies). The center is staffed with helpful, friendly staff members offering free assistance to patrons. Visit the center's website for more information ''familysearch.org/fhc/layton''. | ||
*Your visit will be as unique as you are. Learn about the meaning of your name, what happened the year your were born, and other fun facts. See where your family came from, view photos of family members and read their stories, all on 55" touch screen monitors. Data used for the interactive experiences is drawn from FamilySearch.org and selected partners. | *Your visit will be as unique as you are. Learn about the meaning of your name, what happened the year your were born, and other fun facts. See where your family came from, view photos of family members and read their stories, all on 55" touch screen monitors. Data used for the interactive experiences is drawn from FamilySearch.org and selected partners. | ||
*Your family members of all ages will love exploring the | *Your family members of all ages will love exploring the Family Room and new Children's Area. Multiple generations can come and use family recording rooms to create free high-definition audio and video recordings, preserving treasured family memories. Photo and slide scanning equipment will also be available for patron use free of charge, along with the ability to convert VHS to DVD recordings. | ||
*A public Open House will be held Thursday, Nov 3, from 1:00-9:00 p.m.; and on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, from 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. | *A public Open House will be held Thursday, Nov 3, from 1:00-9:00 p.m.; and on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, from 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. each day. | ||
*Center hours will be Monday and Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | *Center hours will be Monday and Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | ||
*Planning for the Layton FamilySearch Center has been years in the development. The Church purchased the property from Weber State University in December 2011. Construction for the new FamilySearch Center began in January 2016 and was completed in August 2016. The modern design artfully represents historical aspects of Layton and its residents. | *Planning for the ''Layton FamilySearch Center'' has been years in the development. The Church purchased the property from Weber State University in December 2011. Construction for the new ''FamilySearch Center'' began in January 2016 and was completed in August 2016. The modern design artfully represents historical aspects of Layton and its residents. | ||
*Four smaller family history centers in Kaysville, Clearfield, and the Layton area have been closed. Patrons will enjoy extended hours at the new facility, which will serve residents throughout Northern Davis County. The new center is supported by thirty-eight local ecclesiastical stakes. | *Four smaller family history centers in Kaysville, Clearfield, and the Layton area have been closed. Patrons will enjoy extended hours at the new facility, which will serve residents throughout Northern Davis County. The new center is supported by thirty-eight local ecclesiastical stakes. | ||
*Patrons can learn how they are related to famous people. Did their ancestors sail on the Mayflower? Do they descend from famous Americans, such as the Founding Fathers or U.S. Presidents? Are they related to Church leaders? | *Patrons can learn how they are related to famous people. Did their ancestors sail on the Mayflower? Do they descend from famous Americans, such as the Founding Fathers or U.S. Presidents? Are they related to Church leaders? | ||