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=== <u>Services</u> ===
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<FONT SIZE="4">The center is located in the historical downtown area in Las Vegas, Nevada.<br>
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<FONT SIZE="5"><B><U>The major services that are provided at the center are:</U></B></FONT><br>
<FONT size="5"><B><U>The major services that are provided at the center are:</U></B></FONT><br>


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<FONT size="4"><B>Discovery Experience</B></FONT>
 
Groups of 6 or more need call the library and make a reservation to ensure participation in a tour or visit.</FONT>
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<FONT SIZE="4"><B>Discovery Experience</B></FONT>


Two large screen interactive displays provide engaging fun and learning for all ages in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese.<br>
Two large screen interactive displays provide engaging fun and learning for all ages in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese.<br>
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Church groups need to make a reservation to use the Discovery Experience (Activity Day, Scouts, YM/YW, Relief Society, Priesthood, etc.).<br>
Church groups need to make a reservation to use the Discovery Experience (Activity Day, Scouts, YM/YW, Relief Society, Priesthood, etc.).<br>


Prior to your group's visit to the Discovery Center please:<br><br>
Prior to your group's visit to the Discovery Center please:<br>
<B>Create</B> a <U>FamilySearch account</U><br>
<B>Create</B> a <U>FamilySearch account</U><br>
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<Font color="red"><B>AND</B></Font><br>
<B>bring</B> your <U>username and password</U> with you<br>
<B>bring</B> your <U>username and password</U> with you<br>
<Font Color="red"><B>AND</B></Font><br>
<Font color="red"><B>AND</B></Font><br>
<B>build</B> <U>your family tree</U> in your FamilySearch account <U>to a deceased ancestor</U>.<br>
<B>build</B> <U>your family tree</U> in your FamilySearch account <U>to a deceased ancestor</U>.<br>
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<FONT size="4"><B>Research Assistance</B></FONT>


[[Lehi_Utah_FamilySearch_Center/Discovery_Area|<FONT COLOR="blue">Click Here for more information about the Discovery Experience</FONT>]]<br>
*We will help you get started on FamilySearch.org
*We will help you find your family
*Dozens of state-of-the-art computers are available
*Many premium genealogical and historical websites are available




<FONT SIZE="4"><B>Research Assistance</B></FONT>
<FONT size="4"><B>Classes</B></FONT>
 
* We will help you get started on FamilySearch.org
* We will help you find your family
* Dozens of state-of-the-art computers are available
* Many premium genealogical and historical websites are available
 
 
<FONT SIZE="4"><B>Classes</B></FONT>


Several topics of training are offered by knowledgeable teachers each month <br>
Several topics of training are offered by knowledgeable teachers each month <br>
[[Lehi_Utah_FamilySearch_Center/classes|<FONT COLOR="blue">List of classes offered with related outlines & handouts</FONT>]]<br>
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<FONT COLOR="red"> (Class Outlines and Handouts should be printed before coming to class  ---  also bring your login name and password information) </FONT><br>
<B>NOTE:</B> There are no reservations -- classes are filled by those who arrive first.<br>
<B>NOTE:</B> There are no reservations -- classes are filled by those who arrive first.<br>
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<FONT size="4"><B>Children Area</B></FONT>
 
<FONT SIZE="4"><B>Children Area</B></FONT>


This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.<br>
This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.<br>
There is a play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended. <br>
A play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended. <br>


<FONT SIZE="4"><B>Scanning/Conversion Equipment</B></FONT>
<FONT size="4"><B>Scanning/Conversion Equipment</B></FONT>


Convert your photos & slides into .jpg files  and documents into .pdf files.<br>
Convert your photos & slides into .jpg files  and documents into .pdf files.<br>
Video tapes can be converted to a digital video format (.mp4).<br>
Video tapes can be converted to a digital video format (.mp4).<br>
Audio tapes can be converted to a digital audio format (.mp3).<br>
Audio tapes can be converted to a digital audio format (.mp3).<br>
[[Lehi_Utah_FamilySearch_Center/Scanners|<FONT COLOR="blue">Click here to learn more about our scanners/converters and how to prepare for your visit</FONT>]]<br>
 
[https://go.oncehub.com/LehiPhoto1 <B><FONT SIZE="3'><FONT COLOR="green">Click Here to reserve a Photo Scanner Station</FONT></FONT></B>]
<FONT size="4"><B>Books, Books and More Books</B></FONT>
[https://go.oncehub.com/LehiSlides <B><FONT SIZE="3'><FONT COLOR="green">.... a Slide Scanner Station</FONT></FONT></B>]
 
[https://go.oncehub.com/LehiVideo <B><FONT SIZE="3'><FONT COLOR="green">.... a Video Tape Conversion Room</FONT></FONT></B>]
Next to the Salt Lake Family History Center, we have the most books available for researching. We have two Special Collection rooms that contain books 100 years or older, 2,000. Then a section of collections downstairs that include about 900 book. About 800 books dedicated to Family Histories.<br>
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<FONT size="5"><B><U>For Wards, Stakes, and Family Groups</U></B></FONT><br>
<FONT SIZE="5"><B><U>For Wards, Stakes, and Family Groups</U></B></FONT><br>
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<B>Reserve a Classroom</B><br>
<B>Reserve a Classroom</B><br>
Wards, stakes, and family groups may reserve a classroom at the center to hold special family history training meetings. Each group provides its own teacher(s). Trained staff at the FamilySearch Center will be available to provide assistance.<br>
Wards, stakes, and family groups may reserve a classroom at the center to hold special family history training meetings. Each group provides its own teacher(s). Trained staff at the FamilySearch Center will be available to provide assistance.<br>
[[Lehi_Utah_FamilySearch_Center/Reserve_Classroom|<FONT COLOR="blue">Get more details about reserving a classroom</FONT>]]<br>
[https://go.oncehub.com/LehiClassroom1 <B><FONT SIZE="3'><FONT COLOR="green">Click Here to reserve a Classroom</FONT></FONT></B>]<br>
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<B>Schedule an Event</B><br>
<B>Schedule an Event</B><br>
Reservations may be made for special ward and stake family history events as well as for family reunion groups working on family history.<br>
Reservations may be made for special ward and stake family history events as well as for family reunion groups working on family history.<br><br><br>
 
<Font size="5"><B>Lost and Found</B></Font><br>
[[Lehi_Utah_FamilySearch_Center/Reserve_Event|<FONT COLOR="blue">Get more details about scheduling an event</FONT>]]<br>
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<Font Size="5"><B>Lost and Found</B></Font><br>
Check with our reception desk if you believe you have left items during your last visit. We have a growing collection.<br>
Check with our reception desk if you believe you have left items during your last visit. We have a growing collection.<br>
Items include - glasses, USB drives, jewelry, pictures, papers, and more.
Items include - glasses, USB drives, jewelry, pictures, papers, and more.
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[[Category:Regional_Family_History_Centers]]  
 
[[Category:Utah_Family_History_Centers]]
[[Category:Regional_Family_History_Centers]] [[Category:Utah_Family_History_Centers]]


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