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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
 
'''Location and Map:'''
 
'''Address:''' 1215 N. 1000 W. Mapleton, Utah. (Enter on the Southwest corner of the building.)
 
::[https://plus.google.com/104273439492161254196/about?hl=en&gl=us Click Here for a Map to the Mapleton Utah Family History Center]
 
<br>'''Phone:''' 801-489-2999
 
<br>'''E-mail:''' [mailto:ut_mapleton@ldsmail.net ut_mapleton@ldsmail.net]
 
<br>'''Open Hours:'''
 
Monday:&nbsp;10 AM to 1 PM<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1314244493370_629" />
 
Tuesday, Wednesday &amp; Thursday:&nbsp; 10 AM to 4 PM &amp; 7 - 9 PM
 
Sunday:&nbsp; 5 - 8 PM<br>
 
=== Calendar and Events  ===
 
'''Upcoming Events'''
 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;'''Monthly Consultants' Meeting: 13 February 2014 at 7:00 p.m.''' <br>
 
:If you have a family history calling or are a high priest group leader, join us for training, inspiration, encouragement, and treats.
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;'''100,000th Visitor Celebration''' <br>
 
:We are quickly approaching the 100,000th recorded visitor to the Center. We have great prizes for the 100,000th visitor and expect to reach this milestone in the first month or two of 2014.
 
:[http://www.mfamilysearch.org/100k.jpg Click here to see the 100,000th Visitor Celebration poster]
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;'''Free Annual Family History Fair: 1 March 2014.&nbsp;''' <br>
 
:Reserve the date for the center's biggest and best annual opportunity to update your family history skills in this all-day event with free lunch. This year's theme is "Me and My Tree—Family History for Everyone." Jeff Hawkins, director of FamilySearch Family Tree will give our keynote address. Other notable instructors include Tim Cross, leader of FamilySearch public relations and the new Discovery Centers; Brad Young, director of FamilySearch Photos and Stories; Todd Powell, manager of Family Tree mobile app; and Bruce Buzbee, president of RootsMagic. These and other experienced family history instructors will present over twenty classes this year, including a special course designed specifically for high priest group leaders. For those who attended in the past, we will be at a new venue this year, Mapleton North Stake Center, 475 North 1600 West (Highway 89), Mapleton, Utah.
 
:[http://www.mfamilysearch.org/2014fair.jpg Click here to see the 2014 Fair Poster]
 
:[https://plus.google.com/107585573931824666191/about?hl=en&gl=us Click here for a map to the Mapleton North Stake Center]
 
:[http://mfamilysearch.org/2014handouts.htm Click here to see 2014 class schedule &amp; handouts]
 
:[http://mfamilysearch.org/StakeLayout.pdf Click here to see Mapleton North Stake Center layout]
 
=== '''Class Schedules'''  ===
 
Check our class schedule for a current list of classes below. We have classes almost every Sunday and Thursday Night. We also have classes on some weekdays during the daytime. Check back frequently for updated schedules as we add new classes. For class suggestions contact class coordinator Liz Snow - blsnow99@gmail.com<br>
<center>'''January 2014 Mapleton Family History Center Class Schedule'''</center>
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Thurs.
 
Jan 9
 
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7 PM
 
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Consultant
 
Training
 
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Training for Mapleton &amp; Mapleton North Stake Consultants and Center Staff.
 
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Charlie &amp; Patti Coombs
 
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Sunday
 
Jan 12
 
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NO CLASSES- Regular center hours from 5-8 PM
 
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Sunday
 
Jan 19
 
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<br> 5-6 PM
 
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Eastern European Research Part II
 
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Learn specifics on how to do Germanic Research.
 
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Joe Everett-
 
(Family History Library International Patron Services Manager)
 
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Thurs.
 
Jan 23
 
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7 PM
 
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Using DNA for Family History
 
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This is a beginning level class. Find out how to use DNA to grow your family tree.
 
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Guy Black
 
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Sunday
 
Jan 26
 
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5-6 PM
 
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(repeat)
 
6:30-7:30
 
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FamilyTree Photos &amp; Stories
 
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Learn how to attach photos &amp; stories to your ancestors.
 
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Ken Cox
 
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Thurs.
 
Jan 30
 
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7 PM
 
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Finding Newspaper Articles to attach as sources on FamilyTree
 
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Learn how to find newspaper articles online and attach them to your family on FamilyTree.
 
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Guy Black
 
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'''Day Classes'''
 
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Wed.
 
Jan 22
 
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1:30
 
PM
 
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Tree Connect
 
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Learn to use a free tool to link sources to your family on FamilyTree.
 
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John &amp;
 
Laurel Francis
 
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Wed.
 
Jan 29
 
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1:30
 
PM
 
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FamilyTree- Creating Sources
 
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Learn how to attach a source to your family on Family Tree
 
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John &amp;
 
Laurel Francis
 
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<center>'''February 2014 Mapleton Family History Center Class Schedule'''</center>
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Tuesday
 
Feb 4th
 
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10:30 AM
 
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Where Do I Begin?
 
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If you don’t know where to start on your family history. This is the class for you. Receive guidance on how to begin.
 
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Jim Baird
 
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Tuesday
 
Feb 11
 
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10:30 AM
 
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LDS Immigration
 
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Learn how immigration records specific for LDS members can help you build your Family Tree.
 
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Jim Baird
 
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Tuesday
 
Feb 18
 
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10:30 AM
 
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FamilySearch
 
Photos &amp; Stories
 
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Learn the process to add photos and stories to your ancestors on FamilyTree.
 
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Jim Baird
 
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Tuesday
 
Feb 25
 
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10:30 AM
 
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Attaching Sources to FamilyTree
 
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Learn the process to attach a source to a person on FamilyTree. This will help with editing and documenting events.
 
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Jim Baird
 
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'''Miscellaneous Classes''' How to Use our Scanners at the FHC- (by appt. only) email Bob Snow for a Tuesday night appointment at bsnow@<nowiki>novell.com</nowiki>.
 
'''To be on a class notification email list''' email Guy Black at lawutah@<nowiki>gmail.com</nowiki>
 
'''For class suggestions''' email the class coordinator Liz Snow at blsnow99@<nowiki>gmail.com</nowiki>.
 
=== Center Resources  ===
 
==== Collections  ====
 
:[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library 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.)''
 
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==== Databases and Software  ====
 
:'''[[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  ====
 
: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 Millenniata M-Writer archival disc writer and discs available for purchase for $3 each.
 
:We have readers &amp; printers for both microfiche &amp; 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  ===
 
==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
 
''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)''
 
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=== Resources in the Local Area  ===
 
''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)'' <br>
 
'''Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum''' <br>
 
:175 South Main Street, springville, Utah 84663 (801)491-2076
:http://www.springvillepioneermuseum.org/Springville_Pioneer_Museum/Welcome.html
 
<br>'''Spanish Fork Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum''' <br>
 
:390 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 (801)360-0117
 
=== Links  ===
 
::[[Mapleton, Utah|City of Mapleton]]
 
::[[Springville, Utah|City of Springville]]
 
::[[Spanish Fork, Utah|City of Spanish Fork]]
 
::[[Provo, Utah|City of Provo]]
 
::[[Utah County, Utah|Utah County - Utah]]
 
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=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
 
:We are always looking for volunteers to help staff our center. We welcome all enthusiatic 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.

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