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[[Image:Receptionist.jpg|left|297x190px|Receptionist.jpg]]The '''Boise FamilySearch Center''' serves the people in the Boise, Idaho area.  We invite both members and those who are not members of [https://www.mormon.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] to come and utilize the resources available at the center.
==''<span style="color:red">The Boise FamilySearch Center is open to the public free of charge.  </span>''==
The center is a stand alone building dedicated solely for the purpose of teaching and researching family history.<br>
 
It is staffed by consultants and specialists who are very happy to help you for free!<br>
There are '''15''' computers in the main room for your use. It also has a dedicated '''training room''' with '''18''' student computers.<br>
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<font size="4">The following devices are now available for use by appointment. Please bring your own flash drive with you.  </font>
 
*Epson FastFoto Scanner - A device to quickly digitize photos. The photos must be "clean" meaning they do not have any adhesive, tape, dust, etc.  They should be just as they were when received from the photo developer.
*Epson V600 Flatbed Scanner for scanning documents, negatives, and photos not scannable with the FastFoto Scanner.
*Wolverine MovieMaker Pro - A device to convert 8 mm/Super 8 movie reels (up to 9") to a digital format. Please bring an empty reel and be aware that a 9" reel will take 4 1/2 to 5 hours to convert.
*We now have equipment to digitize VHS, VHS-C, and DVD home movies. Please bring a flash drive (at least 16GB) with you to store your digitized file(s). You will need to stay during the "actual recording time" process.
 
To request an appointment for any of the above services, please call the center or send an email to [mailto:boisefamilysearch@gmail.com boisefamilysearch@gmail.com] with the following information:
 
* your name
*phone number
*requested date and time
*device to be used
 
You will receive an email back confirming your appointment.  If the time is not available, the response will suggest an alternate date/time for the appointment. 
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[[Category:Idaho FamilySearch Centers]]
[[Image:BoiseFamilySearchCenter.jpg|left|297x190px|Boise FamilySearch Center]]
 
The '''Boise FamilySearch Center''' serves the people in the Boise, Idaho area.  The center is a stand-alone building dedicated solely for the purpose of teaching and researching family history.<br>
It is staffed by volunteer consultants and specialists who are very happy to help you for free!<br>
There are '''13''' computers in the main room for your use. It also has a dedicated '''training room''' with '''16''' student computers.<br>
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==Driving Directions==
==Driving Directions==
[https://www.google.com/maps/place/43%C2%B035'37.7%22N+116%C2%B016'40.0%22W/@43.5937999,-116.2788683,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d43.593798!4d-116.277774 <font color="#0000ff">Google Map</font>]<br>
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Address: 1203 S Cole Road, Boise, Idaho 83709  
Address: 1203 S Cole Road, Boise, Idaho 83709, Located in back of the Boise Idaho Temple<br>
Drive into the Temple parking lot, head to the very back and you will see the FamilySearch Center:


Drive through the gate into the parking lot behind the temple, turn right and go to the stand alone FamilySearch building towards the back of the parking lot.


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=== Classes and Events ===
We have the following regular classes:
(For a monthly calendar of all of the classes offered, click on [https://drive.google.com/file/d/18sWuYl2vF4Xy_kpH-QU0rQhMCEImQENS/view?usp=sharing "Class Schedule"])


===Classes and Events===
<span style="color: #666666;">'''2nd Thursday'''</span> at 7 pm:&nbsp; Temple and Family History Training for Priesthood Leaders, taught by Blaine Bergeson


<big>'''Holiday closures to be posted when determined.'''</big>
<span style="color: #666666;">'''3rd Tuesday'''</span> at 7 pm:&nbsp; Beginning Indexing, taught by Doyle Farnsworth


<big>'''"The Boise FamilySearch Center will be closed Monday,
<span style="color: #666666;">'''3rd Thursday'''</span> at 6 pm:&nbsp; New Temple and Family History Consultant Training, this class is for any consultant who has not yet attended a training class.
'''June 30th through Saturday, July 5th for the 4th of July
'''Holiday Break. We will reopen Monday, July 7th at 10AM."'''


'''''"Have a Happy 4th of JULY"'''''.'''</big>
<span style="color: #666666;">'''3rd Thursday'''</span> at 7 pm:&nbsp; Temple and Family History Consultant Training, both taught by Blaine Bergeson.
 


Link to [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KLhloUB5aiNnPIcd_ANbkecADkH2lLMB/view?usp=sharing "May Class Schedule"]
<nowiki> </nowiki>The training room can be reserved for use by a group or you may request that we schedule a specific class for your group. On an exception basis, it may be possible to schedule the building for other times on Saturday, based on the group's need and the availability of the center's staff.


Link to [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1egns81NccmVv1oPSPE1jf-5xs8NZQq9U/view?usp=sharing "June Class Schedule"]


We have the following regular class:


<span style="color: #666666;">'''1st Tuesday'''</span> at 11:00 am:  RootsMagic, taught by Lynn Christiansen <br>
''To reserve the training room or request a specific class call :&nbsp; [tel:208-338-3811 208-338-3811], or send an email to [mailto:boisefamilysearch@gmail.com boisefamilysearch@gmail.com]''<br>
''Please include the following in your email: Your Name, Phone Number, Ward, Stake, Date and Time you are requesting, Purpose or Desired Class, and How many you expect will attend.''<br>
We also ask that you review the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Boise_Idaho_Family_History_Center/Group_Visits Group Visits] information on how to have a successful visit.<br>  




<nowiki> </nowiki>The training room can be reserved for use by a group (limit of 16 individuals) or you may request that we schedule a specific class for your group.  On an exception basis, it may be possible to schedule the building for other times, based on the group's need and the availability of the center's staff.




''To reserve the training room or request a specific class call :  [tel:208-338-3811 208-338-3811], or send an email to [mailto:boisefamilysearch@gmail.com boisefamilysearch@gmail.com]''<br>
''Please include the following in your email: Your Name, Phone Number, Type of Group, Date and Time you are requesting, Purpose or Desired Class, and How many you expect will attend.''<br>
We also ask that you review the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Boise_Idaho_FamilySearch_Center/Group_Visits Group Visits] information on how to have a successful visit.<br>


=='' Family History Activities Discovery Day Information ''==
[[Category:Idaho Family History Centers]]
We hold classes to share simple activities designed to learn more about ourselves, our families, and our heritage. We share lots of activity ideas for all ages and stages of life.  Family History activities for everyone!  The links below will take you to documents (based on age groups) which contain links to the specific family history activities.  <br>
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HnN0a_pQA28U4Q8U1F_QeJkhTnaRK9wn/view?usp=sharing Children under age 7:] <br>
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G_ocrlJk1PM7SrD8MYOxm5JTvkxR5Ji-/view?usp=sharing Children ages 7-11:] <br>
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XzCSmYkZLDP6AmnXXzDQlUK5PYZkdXlR/view?usp=sharing Young Women & Young Men:] <br>
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JRAN0Zx0LHUL4rh0mx2Zk_piS1zA3iA5/view?usp=sharing Older Teens & Adults:] <br>

Revision as of 18:29, 6 September 2018

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Boise
FamilySearch Center
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1203 S Cole Road

Boise, Idaho 83709
208-338-3811
Email:Boisefamilysearch@gmail.com


Current Hours
Monday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


Home
"May Class Schedule"
"June Class Schedule"
Holiday Schedule
Group Visits
Resources
Volunteer Opportunities
Special Events

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The Boise FamilySearch Center serves the people in the Boise, Idaho area. We invite both members and those who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to come and utilize the resources available at the center.

The center is a stand alone building dedicated solely for the purpose of teaching and researching family history.
It is staffed by consultants and specialists who are very happy to help you for free!
There are 15 computers in the main room for your use. It also has a dedicated training room with 18 student computers.

Driving Directions[edit | edit source]

Google Map
Address: 1203 S Cole Road, Boise, Idaho 83709, Located in back of the Boise Idaho Temple
Drive into the Temple parking lot, head to the very back and you will see the FamilySearch Center:


Classes and Events[edit | edit source]

We have the following regular classes: (For a monthly calendar of all of the classes offered, click on "Class Schedule")

2nd Thursday at 7 pm:  Temple and Family History Training for Priesthood Leaders, taught by Blaine Bergeson

3rd Tuesday at 7 pm:  Beginning Indexing, taught by Doyle Farnsworth

3rd Thursday at 6 pm:  New Temple and Family History Consultant Training, this class is for any consultant who has not yet attended a training class.

3rd Thursday at 7 pm:  Temple and Family History Consultant Training, both taught by Blaine Bergeson.


The training room can be reserved for use by a group or you may request that we schedule a specific class for your group. On an exception basis, it may be possible to schedule the building for other times on Saturday, based on the group's need and the availability of the center's staff.


To reserve the training room or request a specific class call :  208-338-3811, or send an email to boisefamilysearch@gmail.com
Please include the following in your email: Your Name, Phone Number, Ward, Stake, Date and Time you are requesting, Purpose or Desired Class, and How many you expect will attend.
We also ask that you review the Group Visits information on how to have a successful visit.