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<font size="4">The following devices are now available for use by appointment | <font size="4">The following devices are now available for use by appointment. </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 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. | ||
* 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. | |||
*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 | |||
To request an appointment | To request an appointment, please call the center or send an email to [mailto:boisefamilysearch@gmail.com boisefamilysearch@gmail.com] with the following information: | ||
* your name | * your name | ||
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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> | 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> | It is staffed by volunteer consultants and specialists who are very happy to help you for free!<br> | ||
There are ''' | There are '''14''' computers in the main room for your use. It also has a dedicated '''training room''' with '''15''' student computers.<br> | ||
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===Classes and Events=== | ===Classes and Events=== | ||
<big> | <big>The Center will be open during the Boise Temple closure from June 17th to September 30th but will be closed July 1st to July 6th.</big> | ||
Link to [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vqiTO1UJsXk6SUfAPAByxhSoYEGlDag-/view?usp=sharing "July Class Schedule"] | |||
Link to [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1od8WeZFTcA_KD-1WfkZ0TG9SzuKbh-vy/view?usp=sharing "June Class Schedule"] | |||
Link to [https://drive.google.com/file/d/ | |||
We have the following regular class: | We have the following regular class: | ||
<span style="color: #666666;">'''1st Tuesday'''</span> at 11:00 am: RootsMagic, taught by Lynn Christiansen <br> | <span style="color: #666666;">'''1st Tuesday'''</span> at 11:00 am: RootsMagic, taught by Lynn Christiansen - Please call the Center to confirm class before arrival <br> | ||
<span style="color: #666666;">'''2nd Tuesday'''</span> at 7:00 pm: FamilySearch for Spanish speaking patrons taught by Alan Stoddard <br> | |||
<nowiki> </nowiki>The training room can be reserved for use by a group (limit of | <nowiki> </nowiki>The training room can be reserved for use by a group (limit of 15 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 on Saturday, based on the group's need and the availability of the center's staff. | ||
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=='' Family History Activities Discovery Day Information ''== | =='' Family History Activities Discovery Day Information ''== | ||
We | We held classes to share simple activities designed to learn more about ourselves, our families, and our heritage. We shared 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/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/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/1XzCSmYkZLDP6AmnXXzDQlUK5PYZkdXlR/view?usp=sharing Young Women & Young Men:] <br> | ||
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JRAN0Zx0LHUL4rh0mx2Zk_piS1zA3iA5/view?usp=sharing Older Teens & Adults:] <br> | [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JRAN0Zx0LHUL4rh0mx2Zk_piS1zA3iA5/view?usp=sharing Older Teens & Adults:] <br> | ||
Revision as of 14:25, 9 July 2024
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The Boise FamilySearch Center is open to the public free of charge. [edit | edit source]
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The following devices are now available for use by appointment.
To request an appointment, please call the center or send an email to boisefamilysearch@gmail.com with the following information:
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. |
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.
It is staffed by volunteer consultants and specialists who are very happy to help you for free!
There are 14 computers in the main room for your use. It also has a dedicated training room with 15 student computers.
Driving Directions[edit | edit source]
Google Map
Address: 1203 S Cole Road, Boise, Idaho 83709
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.
Classes and Events[edit | edit source]
The Center will be open during the Boise Temple closure from June 17th to September 30th but will be closed July 1st to July 6th.
Link to "July Class Schedule"
Link to "June Class Schedule"
We have the following regular class:
1st Tuesday at 11:00 am: RootsMagic, taught by Lynn Christiansen - Please call the Center to confirm class before arrival
2nd Tuesday at 7:00 pm: FamilySearch for Spanish speaking patrons taught by Alan Stoddard
The training room can be reserved for use by a group (limit of 15 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 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, Type of Group, 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.
Family History Activities Discovery Day Information [edit | edit source]
We held classes to share simple activities designed to learn more about ourselves, our families, and our heritage. We shared 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.
Children under age 7:
Children ages 7-11:
Young Women & Young Men:
Older Teens & Adults: