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The Family History Library looks forward to hosting your group. We hope that you will have a great learning experience. | The Family History Library looks forward to hosting your group. Please schedule your group at least two weeks in advance of your planned visit. Classes and classrooms are subject to availability. We hope that you will have a great learning experience. | ||
== | == For an Interactive iPad Discovery Experience Reservation Click [https://familysearch.org/discovery/schedule '''here'''] == | ||
* Discover your story through fun, engaging, interactive iPad [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library_Discovery_Experiences experiences]. Discover famous relatives, where ancestors migrated from, pictures, and record your story; see yourself in the clothing of an ancestor; or take photos with various backdrops and more! [https://youtu.be/810DkdlxjdY Discovery Experience Video] '''(FamilySearch Account & FamilySearch Family Tree Recommended)''' | |||
* | == To Schedule Fun, Engaging Classes for Families, Youth and Adults Click '''[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4shjV6J_KYP7pHMMd6k-4AttYO4jtawv2NGyXL8tz7QrTig/viewform here]''' == | ||
Here are some of the options your family or group can choose to do while at the Library. '''''Note: We do not offer tours of the Library.''''' | Here are some of the options your family or group can choose to do while at the Library. '''''Note: We do not offer tours of the Library.''''' | ||
[[Image:Discovery_Center_activities.jpg|right|thumb|300x300px|Discovery Center Activities]] | [[Image:Discovery_Center_activities.jpg|right|thumb|300x300px|Discovery Center Activities]] | ||
*'''Search Historical Records Online:''' For the '''''beginning''''' FamilySearch user, learn how to search through historical records on Familysearch.org and other online databases to find your ancestors. (30-60 minutes) | |||
*'''Search Historical Records Online:''' For the '''''beginning''''' FamilySearch user, learn how to search through historical records on Familysearch.org and other online databases to find your ancestors. (30-60 minutes) | |||
*'''Build a FamilySearch Family Tree:''' For the '''''beginning''''' FamilySearch Family Tree user, learn how to build your FamilySearch Family Tree in a highly-interactive, fun presentation. (60 minutes) '''(FamilySearch Account Recommended)''' | *'''Build a FamilySearch Family Tree:''' For the '''''beginning''''' FamilySearch Family Tree user, learn how to build your FamilySearch Family Tree in a highly-interactive, fun presentation. (60 minutes) '''(FamilySearch Account Recommended)''' | ||
*'''FamilySearch Indexing:''' Learn how to index using the FamilySearch Indexing software as an opportunity to give back to the community. (60 minutes) '''(FamilySearch Account Required)''' | *'''FamilySearch Indexing:''' Learn how to index using the FamilySearch Indexing software as an opportunity to give back to the community. (60 minutes) '''(FamilySearch Account Required)''' | ||
*'''Finding a Descendant:''' For the more '''''experienced''''' FamilySearch user, learn how to use descendancy research to find your cousins. If this is your first time, we recommend you try our '''Search Historical Records Online''' presentation. (60 minutes) '''(FamilySearch Account & FamilySearch Family Tree Required)''' | *'''Finding a Descendant:''' For the more '''''experienced''''' FamilySearch user, learn how to use descendancy research to find your cousins. If this is your first time, we recommend you try our '''Search Historical Records Online''' presentation. (60 minutes) '''(FamilySearch Account & FamilySearch Family Tree Required)''' | ||
*'''Boy Scout Genealogy merit badge workshop:''' The Family History Library offers a monthly Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge workshop, on the third Saturday of each month. Prior registration is required to attend. For more information see [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Family_History_Library/Boy_Scout_Genealogy_Merit_Badge_Workshop Genealogy merit badge workshop] | *'''Boy Scout Genealogy merit badge workshop:''' The Family History Library offers a monthly Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge workshop, on the third Saturday of each month. Prior registration is required to attend. For more information see [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Family_History_Library/Boy_Scout_Genealogy_Merit_Badge_Workshop Genealogy merit badge workshop] | ||
*'''Self-Host group:''' Classrooms are also available for your own family history group use. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4shjV6J_KYP7pHMMd6k-4AttYO4jtawv2NGyXL8tz7QrTig/viewform?formkey=dFo5eFdkaXdzMnVtUmhqWlF2SlF1aEE6MQ&ifq&theme=0AX42CRMsmRFbUy0wYjVlZjc1Mi00ZmQ1LTQ1YTktOWUyMC05M2IxMzljNTJkOTQ&pli=1 '''Reserve here''']. | |||
[[Image:Discovery Experiencesnew.jpg|thumb|400x400px|Discovery Center Activities|left]] | [[Image:Discovery Experiencesnew.jpg|thumb|400x400px|Discovery Center Activities|left]] | ||
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== Prepare for Your Visit == | == Prepare for Your Visit == | ||
* Obtain a FamilySearch Account in advance at '''https://www.familysearch.org/register/1''' | * Obtain a FamilySearch Account in advance at '''https://www.familysearch.org/register/1''' | ||
* The more information in your tree, the better experience. | * The more information in your tree, the better experience. | ||
* Choose a specific ancestor you want to learn more about. Come with a specific name, place, and event date. | * Choose a specific ancestor you want to learn more about. Come with a specific name, place, and event date. | ||
We look forward to your visit! | We look forward to your visit! | ||