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== Twin Falls Family History Center ==
==Twin Falls Family History Center==
'''The Twin Falls Family History Center covers the Twin Falls and the western Magic Valley. Visitors are always welcome.'''
'''The Twin Falls Family History Center covers the Twin Falls and the western Magic Valley. Visitors are always welcome.'''
*We have Spanish-speaking consultants on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10:00 to 1:00, and Saturday 10:00 to 3:00. Tenemos consultores de habla española el martes, miércoles, sábado, 10:00-1:00.
*We have Spanish-speaking consultants on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10:00 to 1:00, and Saturday 10:00 to 3:00. Tenemos consultores de habla española el martes, miércoles, sábado, 10:00-1:00.


  [[Image:Idahotwinfallsfhc.jpg|right|300px|Photos of our Family History Center]]
  [[Image:Idahotwinfallsfhc.jpg|right|300px|Photos of our Family History Center]]


== Center Contacts and Hours ==
==Center Contacts and Hours==


=== Location ===
===Location===


*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/399+Maurice+St+N,+Twin+Falls,+ID+83301/@42.5690355,-114.452951,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x54aca3cbc644d1db:0x3d6eb8b256bba82e 399 Maurice Street North, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 United States]
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/399+Maurice+St+N,+Twin+Falls,+ID+83301/@42.5690355,-114.452951,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x54aca3cbc644d1db:0x3d6eb8b256bba82e 399 Maurice Street North, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 United States]
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*Handicapped parking and access.
*Handicapped parking and access.


=== Contacts ===
===Contacts===
 
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/twinfallsfamilyhistorycenter/ Facebook]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/twinfallsfamilyhistorycenter/ Facebook]
*[tel:12087338073 1-208-733-8073]
*[tel:12087338073 1-208-733-8073]
*[mailto:ID_TwinFalls@ldsmail.net ID_TwinFalls@ldsmail.net]
*[mailto:ID_TwinFalls@ldsmail.net ID_TwinFalls@ldsmail.net]


=== Hours ===
===Hours===
*'''Tuesday:''' 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - beginning on October 16, 10:00 a. m.- 8:00 p.m. - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
 
*'''Wednesday:''' 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - beginning on October 16, 10:00 a. m.- 8:00 p.m. - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
*'''Tuesday:''' 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
*'''Thursday:''' 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - beginning on October 16, 10:00 a. m.- 8:00 p.m. - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
*'''Wednesday:''' 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
*'''Thursday:''' 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
*'''Saturday:'''10:00 am- 3:00 pm
*'''Saturday:'''10:00 am- 3:00 pm


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| Tuesday||10:00 am||8:00 pm
|Tuesday||10:00 am||8:00 pm
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| Wednesday|| 10:00 am|| 8;00 pm
|Wednesday||10:00 am||8;00 pm
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| Thursday|| 10:00 am|| 8:00 pm
|Thursday||10:00 am||8:00 pm
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| Saturday|| 10:00 am|| 3:00 pm
|Saturday||10:00 am||3:00 pm
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'''Closed all major holidays'''
'''Closed all major holidays'''


== Events Calendar and Announcements ==
Closed Saturday, May 25 for Memorial Day holiday
 
'''Family History Center Class Schedule for April 2019'''
 
Thur. April 18  6 p. m. Using Hints to Add Sources to familysearch      Nancy Miller, instructor
 
Thur. April  18  7 p. m.  Newspaper Archive - Free at the family history center  John Cox, instructor
 
Tues. April 23  7 p. m.  Consultants' Round Table (Learnings from RootsTech 2019)


Thur.  April 25  6 p. m.  Merging Duplicate Records of Ancestors    Carl Edgar, instructor
==Events Calendar and Announcements==


'''Family History Center Class Schedule for May 2019'''
'''Family History Center Class Schedule for May 2019'''
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Thur. May 2      6 p. m.  Adding Photos, Stories, and Documents    Carl Edgar, instructor
Thur. May 2      6 p. m.  Adding Photos, Stories, and Documents    Carl Edgar, instructor


Thur. May 9      6 p. m.  Using ancstry.com to your advantage    Nancy Miller, instructor
Thur. May 9      6 p. m.  Using ancestry.com to your advantage    Nancy Miller, instructor


Wed. May 15    7 p. m.  Have you tried Indexing Names for FamilySearch? Please come and learn how    Vic Smith, instructor  
Wed. May 15    7 p. m.  Have you tried Indexing Names for FamilySearch? Please come and learn how    Vic Smith, instructor  
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'''Group Reservations'''
'''Group Reservations'''


April 28  3:00-4:30 p. m.  ward group
==Consultant Training and Round table==


== Consultant Training and Round table ==
Consultant training and Round table meetings are for all Temple and Family History Consultants, those working in the wards and those working at the Family History Center. The next meeting will be on  May 28. Usually it is on the fourth Tuesday of each month.


Consultant training and Round table meetings are for all Temple and Family History Consultants, those working in the wards and those working at the Family History Center. The next meeting will be on  May 28. Usually it is on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
===Center Resource Collections===


=== Center Resource Collections ===
*FamilySearch Catalog:
*FamilySearch Catalog:  
*The Twin Falls Family History Center has a book collection of over 2,000 books. The center also has a collection of about 1,000 microfilms on indefinite loan, and have notebooks with listings of the films and fiche. They also have a large microfiche collection.
*The Twin Falls Family History Center has a book collection of over 2,000 books. The center also has a collection of about 1,000 microfilms on indefinite loan, and have notebooks with listings of the films and fiche. They also have a large microfiche collection.
*The center has cemetery and many obituary records for Twin Falls and some surrounding communities. Volunteers can do obituary look-ups.
*The center has cemetery and many obituary records for Twin Falls and some surrounding communities. Volunteers can do obituary look-ups.
*The center had a large number of city directories and phone books for Twin Falls and other regional towns. These were digitized in 2014 and can now be viewed at familysearch.org. See the Family History Library Catalog and look under the city or town - Directories. The center no longer has the actual city directory books.
*The center had a large number of city directories and phone books for Twin Falls and other regional towns. These were digitized in 2014 and can now be viewed at familysearch.org. See the Family History Library Catalog and look under the city or town - Directories. The center no longer has the actual city directory books.


==== Databases and Software ====
====Databases and Software====
 
*FHC Portal: This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
*FHC Portal: This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
*A number of the most popular personal pedigree programs have been installed on our computers.
*A number of the most popular personal pedigree programs have been installed on our computers.
*The complete Pedigree Resource File is available in FamilySearch.org, under the Search tab, then Genealogies. This includes the notes.
*The complete Pedigree Resource File is available in FamilySearch.org, under the Search tab, then Genealogies. This includes the notes.


==== Hardware and Equipment ====
====Hardware and Equipment====
 
*20+ computer stations.
*20+ computer stations.
*Digital microfilm/fiche reader, plus conventional readers.
*Digital microfilm/fiche reader, plus conventional readers.
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*Completely handicapped accessible.
*Completely handicapped accessible.


== Center Services ==
==Center Services==
=== Staff Research Specialties ===
===Staff Research Specialties===
*BSA - Genealogy merit badge - There is a class offered as part of the Discovery Day whenever it is scheduled at the family history center.
 
*English (England) Research Specialist - Mary Edgar - Tuesdays, 9 a. m. - 1:00 p. m.
*BSA - Genealogy merit badge - A class can be scheduled. Please call 208-733-8073 to arrange a time.
*German - Larry Kohntopp - Tuesdays 1:00 - 5:00 p. m.  
*English (England) Research Specialist - Mary Edgar - Tuesdays, 9 a. m. - 1:00 p. m.
*New England - David Putnam Jr. - Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., also Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*German - Larry Kohntopp - Tuesdays 1:00 - 5:00 p. m.
*New England - David Putnam Jr. - Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., also Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Scandinavian - Ross Gedeborg - contact him at home [tel:2089690034 208-969-0034] or by email at [mailto:ross@gedeb.org ross@gedeb.org]
*Scandinavian - Ross Gedeborg - contact him at home [tel:2089690034 208-969-0034] or by email at [mailto:ross@gedeb.org ross@gedeb.org]
*Spanish - David Putnam Jr. - Saturdays 10 a. m. - 3:00 p. m.
*Spanish - David Putnam Jr. - Tuesday and Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  and Saturdays 10 a. m. - 3:00 p. m.
*DNA - Frank Durham - Saturdays 11:00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m. (Please call first to confirm.)




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=== Volunteer at the Center ===
===Volunteer at the Center===
There are many opportunities to serve at the Twin Falls Family History Center.
There are many opportunities to serve at the Twin Falls Family History Center.
The only requirement is a desire to serve, no experience with family history is necessary.
The only requirement is a desire to serve, no experience with family history is necessary.
Volunteering is a great way to learn.
Volunteering is a great way to learn.
If you are interested in helping out please contact the Twin Falls Family History Center, at [tel:2087338073 208.733.8073]. We look forward to serving with you.
If you are interested in helping out please contact the Twin Falls Family History Center, at [tel:2087338073 208.733.8073]. We look forward to serving with you.
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