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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 '''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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===Classes and Events=== | ===Classes and Events=== | ||
<big>''' | <big>'''Holiday closures to be posted when determined.'''</big> | ||
<big>'''"The Boise FamilySearch Center will be closed Monday, | |||
'''June 30th through Saturday, July 5th for the 4th of July | |||
'''Holiday Break. We will reopen Monday, July 7th at 10AM."''' | |||
Link to [https://drive.google.com/file/d/ | '''''"Have a Happy 4th of JULY"'''''.'''</big> | ||
Link to [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KLhloUB5aiNnPIcd_ANbkecADkH2lLMB/view?usp=sharing "May Class Schedule"] | |||
Link to [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1egns81NccmVv1oPSPE1jf-5xs8NZQq9U/view?usp=sharing "June Class Schedule"] | |||
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 | <span style="color: #666666;">'''1st Tuesday'''</span> at 11:00 am: RootsMagic, taught by Lynn Christiansen <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 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:02, 23 May 2025
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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. Please bring your own flash drive with you.
To request an appointment for any of the above services, 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 13 computers in the main room for your use. It also has a dedicated training room with 16 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]
Holiday closures to be posted when determined.
"The Boise FamilySearch Center will be closed Monday, 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".
Link to "May Class Schedule"
Link to "June Class Schedule"
We have the following regular class:
1st Tuesday at 11:00 am: RootsMagic, taught by Lynn Christiansen
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 : 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 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.
Children under age 7:
Children ages 7-11:
Young Women & Young Men:
Older Teens & Adults: