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[[Media:GlobalFamilyReunion.pdf|'''View and download the flyer''']] | [[Media:GlobalFamilyReunion.pdf|'''View and download the flyer[[Image:GFR Group Photo.jpg|thumb|right|400x300px|GFR Group Photo.jpg]]''']] | ||
== What is the Family History Library Block Party? == | == What is the Family History Library Block Party? == | ||
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The [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/ Global Family Reunion] is the "biggest, most extraordinary and most inclusive family reunion in history." The main event will be held on the grounds of the 1964 New York State Fair, current location of the [http://nysci.org/ New York Hall of Science]. You can read more about it on their website [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/about/ GlobalFamilyReunion.com]. <br> | The [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/ Global Family Reunion] is the "biggest, most extraordinary and most inclusive family reunion in history." The main event will be held on the grounds of the 1964 New York State Fair, current location of the [http://nysci.org/ New York Hall of Science]. You can read more about it on their website [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/about/ GlobalFamilyReunion.com]. <br> | ||
The organizer and creator of the event is [http://ajjacobs.com/ A. J. Jacobs]. In his [https://rootstech.org/video/4066621600001 keynote address from RootsTech 2015], A. J. explains how the idea came to be. A. J. feels passionately that because we are all cousins if we could remember that the world would be a more peaceful place. He created the event so we could all meet our cousins. All proceeds of the New York event go towards the [https://www.crowdrise.com/GlobalFamilyReunion fight against Alzheimer's]. For more information on the event in New York City, please visit the [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/ Global Family Reunion website]. | The organizer and creator of the event is [http://ajjacobs.com/ A. J. Jacobs]. In his [https://rootstech.org/video/4066621600001 keynote address from RootsTech 2015], A. J. explains how the idea came to be. A. J. feels passionately that because we are all cousins if we could remember that the world would be a more peaceful place. He created the event so we could all meet our cousins. All proceeds of the New York event go towards the [https://www.crowdrise.com/GlobalFamilyReunion fight against Alzheimer's]. For more information on the event in New York City, please visit the [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/ Global Family Reunion website]. | ||
== When is the Family History Block Party? == | == When is the Family History Block Party? == | ||
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*Classes | *Classes | ||
All activities and entertainment is family-centered and family-friendly. | All activities and entertainment is family-centered and family-friendly. | ||
== Be part of the world's biggest family photo == | == Be part of the world's biggest family photo == | ||
In conjunction with the live event in New York, we will be taking a group photo in front of the Family History Library at 10:30 a.m.. The photo will then be sent electronically to be included in the photo taken in New York. If you'd like to be part of this history making photo, please be in front of the library by 10:25 a.m.<br> | In conjunction with the live event in New York, we will be taking a group photo in front of the Family History Library at 10:30 a.m.. The photo will then be sent electronically to be included in the photo taken in New York. If you'd like to be part of this history making photo, please be in front of the library by 10:25 a.m.<br> | ||
== Live Entertainment Schedule<br> == | == Live Entertainment Schedule<br> == | ||
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The following live entertainment will take place outside the Family History Library on the plaza between the library and the Church History Museum.<br> | The following live entertainment will take place outside the Family History Library on the plaza between the library and the Church History Museum.<br> | ||
10:00 a.m.- Japanese Drum Dancers <br> | 10:00 a.m.- Japanese Drum Dancers <br> 10:30 a.m. - Group Photo in front of the Family History Library<br> 11:00 a.m. - Pecos Posse Old West Singers<br> 11:45 a.m. - Polynesian Dancers<br> 12:30 p.m. - Scottish Bagpipers & Dancers<br> 1:15 p.m. - Storyteller, Elaine Brewster<br> | ||
10:30 a.m. - Group Photo in front of the Family History Library<br> | |||
11:00 a.m. - Pecos Posse Old West Singers<br> | |||
11:45 a.m. - Polynesian Dancers<br> | |||
12:30 p.m. - Scottish Bagpipers & Dancers<br> 1:15 p.m. - Storyteller, Elaine Brewster<br> | |||
== Class Schedule<br> == | == Class Schedule<br> == | ||
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'''∗'''Requires a FamilySearch account which can be created inside the Family History Library | '''∗'''Requires a FamilySearch account which can be created inside the Family History Library | ||
== Outdoor activites == | == Outdoor activites == | ||
There will be fun for the whole family with the following free activities! | There will be fun for the whole family with the following free activities! | ||
*Rock climbing wall | *Rock climbing wall | ||
*Bounce houses | *Bounce houses | ||
*Carnival games | *Carnival games | ||
*Face painting | *Face painting | ||
== Indoor activities == | == Indoor activities == | ||
'''Main Floor '''- Replace a face interactive photo, Live streaming from the Global Family Reunion in New York, Learn more about the Family History Library video activity<br> '''2nd Floor''' - Take a custom commemorative photo<br> '''3rd Floor '''- Map your ancestry<br> '''B1 Floor''' - ''My Family: Stories that Bring Us Together Display''<br> '''B2 Floor''' - British parish registers online display | '''Main Floor '''- Replace a face interactive photo, Live streaming from the Global Family Reunion in New York, Learn more about the Family History Library video activity<br> '''2nd Floor''' - Take a custom commemorative photo<br> '''3rd Floor '''- Map your ancestry<br> '''B1 Floor''' - ''My Family: Stories that Bring Us Together Display''<br> '''B2 Floor''' - British parish registers online display | ||
== Where is the Family History Library?<br> == | == Where is the Family History Library?<br> == | ||
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*Pay parking. City Creek Center enter from South Temple. | *Pay parking. City Creek Center enter from South Temple. | ||
Please visit [http://www.parkingslc.com/maps-and-apps-2 Parking Salt Lake City] for more information. | Please visit [http://www.parkingslc.com/maps-and-apps-2 Parking Salt Lake City] for more information. | ||
== Make plans now to join us on Saturday, June 11th.<br> == | == Make plans now to join us on Saturday, June 11th.<br> == | ||
[[Category:Events]] | [[Category:Events]] | ||
Revision as of 09:09, 4 March 2016
[[Media:GlobalFamilyReunion.pdf|View and download the flyer
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What is the Family History Library Block Party?[edit | edit source]
The Global Family Reunion is the "biggest, most extraordinary and most inclusive family reunion in history." The main event will be held on the grounds of the 1964 New York State Fair, current location of the New York Hall of Science. You can read more about it on their website GlobalFamilyReunion.com.
The organizer and creator of the event is A. J. Jacobs. In his keynote address from RootsTech 2015, A. J. explains how the idea came to be. A. J. feels passionately that because we are all cousins if we could remember that the world would be a more peaceful place. He created the event so we could all meet our cousins. All proceeds of the New York event go towards the fight against Alzheimer's. For more information on the event in New York City, please visit the Global Family Reunion website.
When is the Family History Block Party?[edit | edit source]
The Family History Library Block Party will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016. The event in Salt Lake City will run from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. It will be held on West Temple Street from North Temple to South Temple.
There is no charge to attend the Family HIstory Library event. Activities at the event will include:
- Live entertainment
- Food vendors (will charge)
- Carnival games
- A rock wall
- Bounce houses
- Face painting
- Storytelling
- Library tours
- Classes
All activities and entertainment is family-centered and family-friendly.
Be part of the world's biggest family photo[edit | edit source]
In conjunction with the live event in New York, we will be taking a group photo in front of the Family History Library at 10:30 a.m.. The photo will then be sent electronically to be included in the photo taken in New York. If you'd like to be part of this history making photo, please be in front of the library by 10:25 a.m.
Live Entertainment Schedule
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The following live entertainment will take place outside the Family History Library on the plaza between the library and the Church History Museum.
10:00 a.m.- Japanese Drum Dancers
10:30 a.m. - Group Photo in front of the Family History Library
11:00 a.m. - Pecos Posse Old West Singers
11:45 a.m. - Polynesian Dancers
12:30 p.m. - Scottish Bagpipers & Dancers
1:15 p.m. - Storyteller, Elaine Brewster
Class Schedule
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Searching on FamilySearch.org
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Location: Main Floor Computer Lab
Times: 11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:15 p.m.
Help Me Find a Name* (for LDS Members)
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Location: 2nd Floor South Computer Lab
Times: 11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:15 p.m.
Beginning Indexing*[edit | edit source]
Location: 2nd Floor North Computer Lab
Times: 11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:15 p.m.
Storyteller - Elaine Brewster[edit | edit source]
Location: B1 Classroom Time: 11:00 a.m.
∗Requires a FamilySearch account which can be created inside the Family History Library
Outdoor activites[edit | edit source]
There will be fun for the whole family with the following free activities!
- Rock climbing wall
- Bounce houses
- Carnival games
- Face painting
Indoor activities[edit | edit source]
Main Floor - Replace a face interactive photo, Live streaming from the Global Family Reunion in New York, Learn more about the Family History Library video activity
2nd Floor - Take a custom commemorative photo
3rd Floor - Map your ancestry
B1 Floor - My Family: Stories that Bring Us Together Display
B2 Floor - British parish registers online display
Where is the Family History Library?
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The Family History Library is located at 35 North West Temple in downtown Salt Lake City.For more information please click here.
Parking[edit | edit source]
There are several places to park around the Family History Library and Temple Square.
- Free parking. Behind the LDS Church History Museum the day of the event there will be limited free parking. Enter the lot from North Temple.
- Pay parking. Lot on the northwest corner of North Temple and West Temple.
- Pay parking. Under the LDS Conference Center. Enter on West Temple just north of North Temple.
- Pay parking. City Creek Center enter from South Temple.
Please visit Parking Salt Lake City for more information.