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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location and Map:
Address: 1215 N. 1000 W. Mapleton, Utah. (Enter on the Southwest corner of the building.)
Phone: 801-489-2999
E-mail: ut_mapleton@ldsmail.net
Additional E-mail: fhcmapleton@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook: Facebook Link
Find us on Instagram: Instagram Link
Keep Updated--All on one page: Preserving Time
Open Hours:
Monday: 10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM
Sunday: 5 - 8 PM
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events
2018 Mapleton FHC Family History Fair
- Theme: BE A PART of the MIRACLE!!:
- Date: Saturday January 20, 2018:
- Place: 475 North Highway 89, Mapleton, Utah:
- Time: Begins at 9 AM:
- Dress: Sunday or Business Casual:
- Free Lunch served for all attendees.:
- Beginner, Youth & Advanced Classes:
Link to Fair 2018 Flyer & Schedule
2017 Family History Fair
Scroll down the page to see the handouts.
- Family Time at the Mapleton Family History Center
- We want to help you put "Family" back into Family History at the Mapleton Family History Center. Schedule a time for your family to gather at the Center to work on family history. Click here to see more details on how to schedule a time for your family.
- Operation Recovery: Save the Box
- Join our Twelve-Step Family History Program to preserve your family history. Click here to see more details. Click here for our Operation Recovery Flyer.
Class Schedules[edit | edit source]
Check our class schedule for a current list of classes below. We have classes on many Sunday nights. Check back frequently for updated schedules as we add new classes. For class suggestions contact class coordinator Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com
| Date | Time | Class | Description | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday
24 Sept |
6:30
PM |
Finding Family Members Missing from Family Tree | Specific suggestions and clues to guide you to finding family members missing in FamilySearch Family Tree | Charlie Coombs |
| Sunday
1 Oct |
GENERAL CONFERENCE, NO CLASS | |||
| Sunday
8 Oct |
6:30
PM |
Finding Hidden Records on FamilySearch | Did you know that FamilySearch has several different types of record collections? Come and learn how to find them all as we explore indexed collections with images, indexed collections with no images attached (but they might still be on FamilySearch), partially indexed collections with additional browse images, browse only collections, digitized microfilm found in the catalog that can be accessed from home, and digitized microfilm that can only be viewed at a Family History Center. | Amberly Beck |
| Sunday
8 Oct |
6:30 PM | Youth Consultants Class | Our regular monthly class for youth temple and family history consultants | |
| Sunday
15 Oct |
6:30
PM |
LDS Ancestry | Learn how and where to research and obtain interesting information about your LDS ancestors | Liz Snow |
| Sunday
22 Oct |
6:30
PM |
Beginning Family Tree | Part one of a two-part class for beginning users of FamilySearch Family Tree | Guy Black |
| Sunday
29 Oct |
6:30 PM | Beginning Family Tree | Part one of a two-part class for beginning users of FamilySearch Family Tree | Guy Black |
| Sunday
5 Nov |
6:30
PM |
DNA Basics | Have you wondered about using DNA in your research? Come and learn about the different types of DNA tests, the different companies you can test with, what genealogy problems can be addressed with DNA, and a few examples of what DNA can do to knock down those brick walls. | Amberly Beck |
| Sunday
12 Nov |
6:30
PM |
Youth Consultants Class | Our regular monthly class for youth temple and family history consultants | |
| Tuesday
14 Nov |
7:00
PM |
Gratitude Mini-Workshop | During the coming month we hope you will join us in showing your Gratitude for those who came before by attaching three records from your record hints on FamilySearch to your relatives. Talk to your ward consultant for help or come to a mini-workshop with short instructions and time to accomplish this. | Catrina Jensen |
| Sunday
19 Nov |
6:30
PM |
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| Sunday
26 Nov |
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING WEEKEND | Amberly Beck | ||
| Sunday
3 Dec |
6:30
PM |
Making the Most of Ancestry.com | Come and learn how to supercharge your research on Ancestry.com by understanding the website and collections better and learning some fantastic smart search strategies that will help you find the records you are looking for more quickly. | Amberly Beck |
| Sunday
10 Dec |
6:30
PM |
Youth Consultants Class | Our regular monthly class for youth temple and family history consultants | |
| Sunday
24 Dec |
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE | |||
| Sunday
31 Dec |
CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE |
Miscellaneous Classes How to Use our Scanners at the FHC (by appt. only) email Guy Black for a Wednesday night appointment at guyblacklaw@gmail.com.
To be on a class notification email list email Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com
For class suggestions email the class coordinator Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com.
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
- (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- 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.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- We have 17 personal computers and 2 laser printer-copier-scanners with Duplex scanning capability.
- We have 2 Epson Perfection V500 photo, slide and document plate scanners.
- We have a Kodak PS80 High Speed photograph scanner.
- We have a Millenniata M-Writer archival disc writer and discs available for purchase for $3 each.
- We have readers & printers for both microfiche microfilm research.
- We have an extensive collection of microfiche and specific microfilms ordered by our patrons.
- Call our phone number listed above to determine if we have a microfilm you are seeking.
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Bountiful and Chattanooga FHC pages for examples.)
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum
- 175 South Main Street, Springville, Utah 84663 (801)491-2076
- Springville Pioneer Museum
Spanish Fork Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
- 390 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 (801)360-0117
Links[edit | edit source]
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
- We are always looking for volunteers to help staff our center. We welcome all enthusiastic family historians, regardless of experience or expertise. Even if you have no prior experience as a consultant, we can pair you with experienced consultants until you feel comfortable and trained in the consultant role.
- We need consultants for any of our shifts, but have special needs during the day on Thursdays and on Tuesday afternoons. We would also like to open the center on Friday mornings in the future.
Other Resources[edit | edit source]
- Posted below are links to resources from prior conferences, summer programs, class handouts, and other non-current materials.
- 2017 Family History Fair Class Handouts
- Getting Started: The Different Facets of Family History
- Getting Started: Navigation, Pedigree Views & Person Pages
- Getting Started: Record Hints & Attaching Sources
- Getting Started: FamilySearch Partners
- Getting Started: Photos & Stories
- Getting Started: FamilySearch Screenshots
- Fast, Accurate Research Using FamilySearch
- Fast, Accurate Research Using Google
- Fast, Accurate Research Using Affiliate & Other Websites
- Fast, Accurate Research For Trek
- Ancestry.com: Overview, Search Strategies, Catalog & Collections
- Ancestry.com: Ancestry Trees, Linking with FamilySearch
- County Histories: Locating Ancestors and Breaking Brick Walls
- A Research Process: Organizing Your Research Systematically
- Locating & Using Digital Newspapers
- Newspaper Helpful Hints
- Advanced FamilySearch
- Basic Indexing Guidelines
- Indexing Keyboard Shortcuts
- FamilySearch Mobile Apps
- PowerPoint Presentations From Amy Fox's FamilySearch Classes