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== What is the Family History Library Block Party?  ==
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The [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/ Global Family Reunion] is the "biggest, most extraordinary and most inclusive family reunion in history." The main event will be held on the grounds of the 1964 New York State Fair, current location of the [http://nysci.org/ New York Hall of Science]. You can read more about it on their website [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/about/ GlobalFamilyReunion.com]. <br>
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[[File:FHL Block party familysearch photo frames.jpg|right|450x350px|FamilySearch Library Block Party]]
The organizer and creator of the event is [http://ajjacobs.com/ A. J. Jacobs]. In his [https://rootstech.org/video/4066621600001 keynote address from RootsTech 2015], A. J. explains how the idea came to be. A. J. feels passionately that because we are all cousins if we could remember that the world would be a more peaceful place. He created the event so we could all meet our cousins. All proceeds of the New York event go towards the [https://www.crowdrise.com/GlobalFamilyReunion fight against Alzheimer's]. For more information on the event in New York City, please visit the [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/ Global Family Reunion website].


== When is the Family History Block Party?  ==
== When is the Family History Block Party?  ==


The Family History Library Block Party will be held on '''Saturday, June 11, 2016'''. The event in Salt Lake City will run from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. It will be held on West Temple Street from North Temple to South Temple. <br>
'''Due to the current restrictions on large public gatherings, the FamilySearch Library Block Party will be canceled for 2020. Our care and concern for the welfare of our friends and neighbors is our first priority.'''
 
There is no charge to attend the Family HIstory Library event. Activities at the event will include:
 
*Live entertainment
*Food vendors (will charge)<br>
*Carnival games
*A rock wall
*Bounce houses
*Face painting<br>
*Storytelling
*Library tours
*Classes
 
All activities and entertainment is family-centered and family-friendly.
 
== Be part of the world's biggest family photo  ==
 
In conjunction with the live event in New York, we will be taking a group photo in front of the Family History Library at 10:30 a.m.. The photo will then be sent electronically to be included in the photo taken in New York. If you'd like to be part of this history making photo, please be in front of the library by 10:25 a.m.<br>
 
== Live Entertainment Schedule<br>  ==
 
The following live entertainment will take place outside the Family History Library on the plaza between the library and the Church History Museum.<br>
 
10:00 a.m.- Japanese Drum Dancers <br> 10:30 a.m. - Group Photo in front of the Family History Library<br> 11:00 a.m. - Pecos Posse Old West Singers<br> 11:45 a.m. - Polynesian Dancers<br> 12:30 p.m. - Scottish Bagpipers &amp; Dancers<br> 1:15 p.m. - Storyteller, Elaine Brewster<br>
 
== Class Schedule<br>  ==


=== Searching on FamilySearch.org<br>  ===
We will continue to update this page with news for the 2021 FamilySearch Library Block Party.


'''Location: '''Main Floor Computer Lab<br> '''Times: '''11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:15 p.m.<br>
== What is the FamilySearch Library Block Party?  ==


=== Help Me Find a Name* (for LDS Members)<br> ===
The FamilySearch Library Block Party is a fun family-friendly event sponsored by the FamilySearch Library and the Church History Museum. West Temple Street between North and South Temple will be blocked off for live entertainment and indoor and outdoor activities in the FamilySearch Library and the Church History Museum. The FamilySearch Library is located at 35 North West Temple (between North and South Temple) in downtown Salt Lake City. For more information please click [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Library here].<br>


'''Location:''' 2nd Floor South Computer Lab<br> '''Times''': 11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:15 p.m.<br>
== Live Entertainment Schedule  ==
[[File:Folklore groupIMG 9354.jpg|left|350x350px|FamilySearch Library Block Party]]


=== Beginning Indexing*  ===
The following live entertainment will take place outside the FamilySearch Library on the plaza between the library and the Church History Museum
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'''Location:''' 2nd Floor North Computer Lab<br> '''Times: '''11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:15 p.m.<br>
== Outdoor Activities  ==
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Join us outside for some fun activities the whole family will enjoy!
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| align="left" | Balloon Artist
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| align="left" | Bounce Houses
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| align="left" | Face Painting
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| align="left" | [https://www.byutv.org/relativerace Relative Race] see the vehicles used in the show and download [https://www.byutv.org/post/176c56c7-6b7b-4d0f-8070-ca0dce9f1236/download-relative-race-road-trip-activities Relative Race trip activities]
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| align="left" |Live entertainment
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| align="left" | FamilySearch Booth- Search for your ancestors on www.familysearch.org
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| align="left" | Family history activities
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| align="left" | Pioneer games and activities
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| align="left" | Ancestor map and surname activity
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| align="left" | Rock Climbing Wall
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| align="left" | Free Prizes
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=== Storyteller - Elaine Brewster  ===


'''Location:''' B1 Classroom '''Time:''' 11:00 a.m.
'''Buy some amazing food at some of Utah's best Food Trucks during the Block Party!'''


'''∗'''Requires a FamilySearch account which can be created inside the Family History Library
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| align="left" |[https://www.misoyum.com/ Miso Yum]
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| align="left" | [http://jurassictaco.com/ Jurassic Taco]
|-
| align="left" | [https://www.frymetothemoonslc.com/ Fry Me to the Moon]
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| align="left" | [https://pizzaconezone.com/ Pizza Cone Zone]
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| align="left" | [https://www.slcmenu.com/2017/11/16/red-food-truck-menu/ Red Food Truck Peruvian Cuisine]
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== Outdoor activites  ==
== Inside the FamilySearch Library ==
* TBA:. Ancestor Hunt: Find the missing clues to help solve the family mystery
* TBA:  Photo preservation: Learn about what you can use to digitize your family photos and documents. Located on the 2nd Floor
*TBA:  Come watch episodes of [https://www.byutv.org/relativerace BYUtv's ''Relative Race''] in the Main Floor Classroom 
* DNA activities on the Main Floor
*                  Discover something about yourself and your ancestors with our new Discovery Experiences!


There will be fun for the whole family with the following free activities!


*Rock climbing wall
[[Image:PSD170303 E62Q6763.jpg|left|top|350x350px|Family History Discovery Experiences]]
*Bounce houses
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*Carnival games
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*Face painting
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== Indoor activities ==
| rowspan="8" align="left" | 8:00 a.m. to <br> 9:00 p.m.
| align="left" | All About Me
| align="left" | Learn about your name and history the year you were born
|-
| align="left" | Where I Come From
| align="left" | See migration routes for your ancestors
|-
| align="left" | My Famous Relatives
| align="left" | Find out what famous individuals you're related to
|-
| align="left" | My Time Machine
| align="left" | See your family in time
|-
| align="left" | Picture My Heritage
| align="left" | See your face in a costume worn by an ancestor
|-
| align="left" | Record My Story
| align="left" | Answer questions about yourself while being recorded
|-
| align="left" | Record Our Story
| align="left" | Family members can record information about their family or an ancestor 
|-
| align="left" | Picture Our Heritage
| align="left" | Create memories of the event with family photos using various backgrounds  
|-
|}
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'''While you’re here for the Block Party, scan your photos, slides, and memorabilia to add to the Family Tree!'''
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| rowspan="8" align="left" | TBA
| align="left" | 3rd floor--digital photo scanners with automatic document feeders [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqy6NAyrPcQ see in action]
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| align="left" | 3rd floor--digital slide scanner for 35mm slides [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKcPIM4ggng see in action]
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| align="left" | 3rd and B2 floors--high definition book scanners
|-
|}<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>


'''Main Floor '''- Replace a face interactive photo, Live streaming from the Global Family Reunion in New York, Learn more about the Family History Library video activity<br> '''2nd Floor''' - Take a custom commemorative photo<br> '''3rd Floor '''- Map your ancestry<br> '''B1 Floor''' - ''My Family: Stories that Bring Us Together Display''<br> '''B2 Floor''' - British parish registers online display
== Inside the Church History Museum ==
[[Image:20180705 120619 LSmith IMG 4203.jpg|right|top|350x350px|Pushing a Handcart
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| align="left" | Ongoing
| align="left" | [https://history.lds.org/article/presidents-of-the-church-exhibit?lang=eng Presidents of the Church]
| align="left" |  This exhibit showcases some of the most memorable possessions, teachings, and accomplishments of the Presidents of the Church
|-
| align="left" | Ongoing
| align="left" | [https://history.lds.org/story/mormon-trails?lang=eng Mormon Trails: Pioneer Pathways to Zion, 1846-1890]
| align="left" | Discover the trails used by Latter-day Saint pioneers who gathered to Zion in the Salt Lake Valley between 1846 and 1890
|-
| align="left" | Ongoing
| align="left" | [https://history.lds.org/article/the-heavens-are-open-schedule-once-page?lang=eng&groupid=12936999639918361825-eng First Vision Theater]
| align="left" | Experience the First Vision beautifully depicted on a 240° circular screen that surrounds the audience
|-
| align="left" | Ongoing
| align="left" | [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/landing/museum/sisters-for-suffrage?lang=eng Sisters for Suffrage: How Utah Women Won the Vote]
| align="left" | Learn about the history and purpose of temple building in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in this hands-on exhibit for children and families
|-
| align="left" | Ongoing
| align="left" | [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/landing/museum/sisters-for-suffrage?lang=eng Sisters for Suffrage: How Utah Women Won the Vote]
| align="left" | Learn about the history and purpose of temple building in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in this hands-on exhibit for children and families
|-
| align="left" | Ongoing
| align="left" | [https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/faq/museum/temples-dot-the-earth-building-the-house-of-the-lord Temples Dot the Earth: Building the House of the Lord]
| align="left" | Learn about the history and purpose of temple building in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in this hands-on exhibit for children and families
|-
|Ongoing
|Museum Detective
|An interactive activity for youth and families
|-
|}


== Where is the Family History Library?<br>  ==


The Family History Library is located at 35 North West Temple in downtown Salt Lake City.For more information please click [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Family_History_Library here].<br>
== Event Parking  ==


=== Parking  ===


There are several places to park around the Family History Library and Temple Square.  
There are several places to park around the FamilySearch Library and Temple Square. Please visit [https://www.lds.org/locations/temple-square-parking?lang=eng Temple Square Parking] for more information.


*Free parking. Behind the LDS Church History Museum the day of the event there will be limited free parking. Enter the lot from North Temple.
*Free parking. There will be limited free parking behind the Church History Museum the day of the event. Enter the lot from North Temple  
*Pay parking. Lot on the northwest corner of North Temple and West Temple.  
*Pay parking (First two hours are free!). City Creek Center enter from South Temple [https://shopcitycreekcenter.com/visit-hours/mall-parking City Creek Parking] 
*Pay parking. Under the LDS Conference Center. Enter on West Temple just north of North Temple.
*Pay parking. See the map of [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/locations/temple-square-parking/conference-center?lang=engpay parking near Temple Square]
*Pay parking. City Creek Center enter from South Temple.
*Public Transportation [http://www.rideuta.com/Rider-Tools/Trip-Planner UTA Trip Planner] [http://www.rideuta.com/-/media/Files/System-Maps/2016/2016_AUG_Salt_Lake_System_Map.ashx UTA Transit Map] For trains use Temple Square Station


Please visit [http://www.parkingslc.com/maps-and-apps-2 Parking Salt Lake City] for more information.


== Make plans now to join us on Saturday, June 11th.<br>  ==
[[File:Facebook-Logo.png|left|35x35px|Facebook logo.jpg]] [https://www.facebook.com/events/1878857689030834 Click here for our Facebook Event Page]


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FamilySearch Library Block Party

When is the Family History Block Party?

Due to the current restrictions on large public gatherings, the FamilySearch Library Block Party will be canceled for 2020. Our care and concern for the welfare of our friends and neighbors is our first priority.

We will continue to update this page with news for the 2021 FamilySearch Library Block Party.

What is the FamilySearch Library Block Party?

The FamilySearch Library Block Party is a fun family-friendly event sponsored by the FamilySearch Library and the Church History Museum. West Temple Street between North and South Temple will be blocked off for live entertainment and indoor and outdoor activities in the FamilySearch Library and the Church History Museum. The FamilySearch Library is located at 35 North West Temple (between North and South Temple) in downtown Salt Lake City. For more information please click here.

Live Entertainment Schedule

FamilySearch Library Block Party

The following live entertainment will take place outside the FamilySearch Library on the plaza between the library and the Church History Museum

Time Event
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.


Outdoor Activities

Rock Wall PS230616 lj 0215 small.jpg

Join us outside for some fun activities the whole family will enjoy!

Time Activity
Balloon Artist
Bounce Houses
Face Painting
Relative Race see the vehicles used in the show and download Relative Race trip activities
Live entertainment
FamilySearch Booth- Search for your ancestors on www.familysearch.org
Family history activities
Pioneer games and activities
Ancestor map and surname activity
Rock Climbing Wall
Free Prizes


Buy some amazing food at some of Utah's best Food Trucks during the Block Party!

Time Vendor
Miso Yum
Jurassic Taco
Fry Me to the Moon
Pizza Cone Zone
Red Food Truck Peruvian Cuisine











Inside the FamilySearch Library

  • TBA:. Ancestor Hunt: Find the missing clues to help solve the family mystery
  • TBA: Photo preservation: Learn about what you can use to digitize your family photos and documents. Located on the 2nd Floor
  • TBA: Come watch episodes of BYUtv's Relative Race in the Main Floor Classroom
  • DNA activities on the Main Floor
  • Discover something about yourself and your ancestors with our new Discovery Experiences!


Family History Discovery Experiences
Time Title Description
8:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m. 		All About Me Learn about your name and history the year you were born
Where I Come From See migration routes for your ancestors
My Famous Relatives Find out what famous individuals you're related to
My Time Machine See your family in time
Picture My Heritage See your face in a costume worn by an ancestor
Record My Story Answer questions about yourself while being recorded
Record Our Story Family members can record information about their family or an ancestor
Picture Our Heritage Create memories of the event with family photos using various backgrounds



While you’re here for the Block Party, scan your photos, slides, and memorabilia to add to the Family Tree!

Time Activity
TBA 3rd floor--digital photo scanners with automatic document feeders see in action
3rd floor--digital slide scanner for 35mm slides see in action
3rd and B2 floors--high definition book scanners











Inside the Church History Museum

Pushing a Handcart
Time Event Description
Ongoing Presidents of the Church This exhibit showcases some of the most memorable possessions, teachings, and accomplishments of the Presidents of the Church
Ongoing Mormon Trails: Pioneer Pathways to Zion, 1846-1890 Discover the trails used by Latter-day Saint pioneers who gathered to Zion in the Salt Lake Valley between 1846 and 1890
Ongoing First Vision Theater Experience the First Vision beautifully depicted on a 240° circular screen that surrounds the audience
Ongoing Sisters for Suffrage: How Utah Women Won the Vote Learn about the history and purpose of temple building in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in this hands-on exhibit for children and families
Ongoing Sisters for Suffrage: How Utah Women Won the Vote Learn about the history and purpose of temple building in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in this hands-on exhibit for children and families
Ongoing Temples Dot the Earth: Building the House of the Lord Learn about the history and purpose of temple building in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in this hands-on exhibit for children and families
Ongoing Museum Detective An interactive activity for youth and families


Event Parking

There are several places to park around the FamilySearch Library and Temple Square. Please visit Temple Square Parking for more information.

  • Free parking. There will be limited free parking behind the Church History Museum the day of the event. Enter the lot from North Temple
  • Pay parking (First two hours are free!). City Creek Center enter from South Temple City Creek Parking
  • Pay parking. See the map of parking near Temple Square
  • Public Transportation UTA Trip Planner UTA Transit Map For trains use Temple Square Station


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