Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center

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Ogden FamilySearch Center

Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center

Address and Telephone
321 22nd Street
Ogden, Utah 84401
(801) 626-1132

Hours
MONDAY
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY - THURSDAY
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Services Provided at the Ogden FamilySearch Center
At the Center, we have state-of-the-art computers with access to many premium genealogical and historical websites. We offer one-on-one assistance in accessing your FamilySearch family tree. If you have a question, ask us and we will help you research a name, add a source, merge a record, add a memory and find a family name to take to the temple.

Discovery Experiences
Use the large interactive display screens to discover more about yourself as you visualize your family tree in unique ways.

• ALL ABOUT ME - What's so special about my birth year? Discover what was happening in the world the day you were born.
• WHERE I COME FROM - How in the world did I get here? View the geographical origins of your ancestors.
• PICTURE MY STORY - How would I look in my ancestor's clothing? Superimpose a picture of you onto the cultural clothes of your ancestors.
• RECORD MY STORY - What are my favorite memories? Capture your memories in this state-of-the-art story studio. Group and individual booths are available.
• MY FAMOUS RELATIVES - Learn of the famous people you are related to. See if you are related to other Discovery Center visitors.
• Bring your FamilySearch username and password.
• If you do not have an account, learn how to set one up by clicking on this link. Create a FamilySearch Account
• Be sure you have at least one connection to a deceased ancestor.

Reservations for the Discovery Center are required for groups of 6 or more.

Schedule a Discovery Visit

Classroom: Group Reservations We have two classrooms available for group instruction. One room has 24 computers and one room has 36 computers. When you schedule a classroom, please indicate if you have your own instructor. If you require an instructor, we would be happy to offer a class that is a basic overview of FamilySearch. Please indicate on the schedule that you would like to have that class presented. If you anticipate more than 36 guests in your group, please schedule two classrooms. Schedule a Classroom

Photo Scanning Equipment
The Center has the following equipment available to you:

Remember to bring you own USB drive/Thumb drive and DVD's if using VHS to DVD recorder.

• Flatbed Scanner. (Flatbed scanner is scheduled with the PS80.) Excellent for books, documents, certificates, and items with thick bindings. Individually scans multiple pictures from a single page.
• Batch Picture Scanner. Uses a feed tray which allows items to be scanned much faster than on the flatbed.
• Slide Scan. Automatically scans 35mm slides from a standard slide carousel.
• Lexmark Color Copier/Printer/Scanner. Converts multiple page documents into a single pdf file. This is ideal for preserving and sharing typewritten family histories.
• VHS or DVD to MP4 recorder. Converts VHS to DVD or MP4. Make sure to bring plenty of DVD's For every two hours of recording you will need a DVD.
• Bring a thumb drive to put your MP4's on.

If you are 15 minutes or more late for your appointment your time can be given to someone else.

Scanning Equipment Reservations

Patron Family History Classes Writing Your Family History Taught by Joanne Hansen This will be a one hour class held every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. If you already have a FamilySearch account, be sure to bring your account username and password when you visit the Center. If you do not have an account, set one up before coming by following the instructions on the link below. You do not need to pre-register for these classes.

Children's Area

This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.

• 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.

Children's Group Activity * Ages 8-10 and maximum of 15 visitors per group. This activity is free. The class will introduce the children to family history, help them begin to complete their own history. My Family Booklet (provided to each child) to learn about the importance of preserving memories. They will record a memory in our recording room which can be shared through email with each child. The class will last approximately 1 hour. Requirements: We ask that there be one adult for every 3 children and that the adults stay with the group the entire time. Schedule a Children's Group Activity

Genealogy Societies

American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR)
If interested contact Phil Boltz at seibgoose@gmail.com

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