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| == Visiting a FamilySearch Center == | | == Visiting a FamilySearch Center == |
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| Before you visit a FamilySearch Center, it is suggested you create a FamilySearch account to improve your experience in the Discovery Experiences.<br> | | Before you visit a FamilySearch Center, it is suggested you create a FamilySearch account to improve your experience in the Discovery Experiences.<br> |
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| FamilySearch Centers are/will be located in LDS Church meetinghouse facilities (chapels and Stake Centers of [http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]). You do not have to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to make use of a Family History Center. Everyone is welcome to visit the centers and use their resources. <br> | | FamilySearch Centers are/will be located in LDS Church meetinghouse facilities (chapels and Stake Centers of [http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]). You do not have to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to visit a center. Everyone is welcome to visit the centers and families with children are welcome. <br> |
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| The centers are generally staffed by volunteer members of local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as non-LDS genealogy enthusiasts from the community. Staff members are not paid for their services. More experienced volunteers may be able to assist patrons with specific research challenges. | | The centers are generally staffed by volunteer members of local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as non-LDS genealogy enthusiasts from the community. Staff members are not paid for their services. More experienced volunteers may be able to assist patrons with specific research challenges. |
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| Because the center hours, resources, and expertise of volunteer staff will vary widely, patrons with specific research questions may wish to call before visiting a center to find out who might be able to assist them, and the best time to visit.
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| ==== Discovery Experiences ==== | | ==== Discovery Experiences ==== |
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| ==== Free classes ==== | | ==== Free classes ==== |
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| FamilySearch Centers may offer classes and special seminars. | | FamilySearch Centers may offer classes and special seminars. |
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| == FamilySearch Centers vs. Family History Center == | | == FamilySearch Centers vs. Family History Center == |