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== ''Welcome to the Family History Library'' ==
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Learn about the famous Family History Library in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Visit in person for fun, engaging, interactive discovery experiences and to learn about your family's history. If you aren't able to visit, use FamilySearch.org to search for your ancestors in indexed and digital collections. You don't want to miss out on this valuable resource in the heart of Salt Lake City. #familyhistorylibrary
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''Use the following links to find out more information about the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ '''FamilySearch Library''']:''<br>
*For general information, visit the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ '''FamilySearch Library'''] Website.


[[Image:FHL_Snow.jpg|thumb|right|550px|<center>Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States</center>]]__NOTOC__
*FamilySearch Library [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/family-history-library-location '''hours, location, and contact''' information]
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'''Family History Library'''<br>


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*FamilySearch Library [[FamilySearch_Library_Classes_and_Webinars#Upcoming_Webinars|'''Classes and Webinars Schedule''']]


35 North West Temple Street<br> Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-3400 <br>Phone: 1 801-240-6996<br> [https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=FXwabgIdAKBU-SGxDVp34YX-hSmV__i7B_VShzGxDVp34YX-hQ&q=Family+History+Library,+35+N.+West+Temple+St.,+Salt+Lake+City,+UT+84150&aq=&sll=40.770532,-111.894679&sspn=0.023141,0.052314&vpsrc=6&dirflg=r&ttype=now&noexp=0&noal=0&sort=def&ie=UTF8&hq=Family+History+Library,+35+N.+West+Temple+St.,+Salt+Lake+City,+UT+84150&hnear=&radius=15000&ll=40.770142,-111.89455&spn=0.023141,0.052314&t=m&z=15&start=0 Google Map]; [http://mapq.st/1oCdb6e MapQuest].
*Schedule a [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/virtual-genealogy-consultation-faqs '''Virtual Genealogy Consultation''']


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*Schedule a group visit to the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/discovery-center '''Discovery Center''']


'''Hours'''<br>
*Information on [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/family-history-library-records-look-up-service '''Record Lookup Requests''']


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*Information on [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/scanning-services'''Scanning equipment'''] free for patron use at the FamilySearch Library
 
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Mon: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br>
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Tues-Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br>
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Sat: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <br>
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Sun: Closed
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'''Holidays:''' [http://www.familysearch.org/locations/library_hours Click here]
 
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== '''''<b>What's New at the Library?</b>'''''  ==
 
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[[Image:B1_computer_lab2.jpg|thumb|350x350px|left|Computer Lab]]
 
Find out what's new at the Family History Library! Learn about the Main Floor and Lobby remodel, upcoming classes and webinars, and the Family History Library's Facebook page. Click the link below:
 
==== [[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/What%27s_new_at_the_Family_History_Library_December_2016|What's New]] ====
 
==== Archive ====
*[[What%27s_new_at_the_Family_History_Library_June_2016|June]]
*[[What%27s_New_at_the_Family_History_Library_July_2016|July]]
*[[What%27s_new_at_the_Family_History_Library_August_2016|August]]
*[[What%27s_new_at_the_Family_History_Library_September_2016|September]]
*[[What%27s_new_at_the_Family_History_Library_October_2016|October]]
 
== '''''<b>Family History Library Information</b>'''''  ==
[[Image:Block_party_photos.jpg|right|thumb|400x400px|Family History Library Block Party]]
 
=== <b>Upcoming Family Events </b> ===
See our [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_Events_at_the_Family_History_Library Family Events] page for upcoming activities.
 
=== Classes and Online Webinars  ===
 
Attend classes in person in the Family History Library or view some of them online as a webinar. Click on the month to see a list of all classes. All classes and webinars are free to the public. If you have problems viewing the class schedules using Mozilla Firefox browser, try Google Chrome, or Internet Explorer.
 
==== [[Media:Nov_2016.pdf|Current Month Schedule]] ====
 
[[Media:1-Jan_2017.pdf|January 2017]]
 
[[Media:2-Feb_2017.pdf|February 2017]]
 
[[Family_History_Library_Classes_and_Webinars#Past_Webinars|View past webinars.]]<br>
 
[[File:Family History Library film cabinets 2nd fl.jpg|left|thumb|350x350px|United States and Canada Microfilm Cabinets]]
 
=== Collection Description  ===
 
The largest genealogical collection in the world—it is especially strong for the United States, British Isles, Scandinavia, Europe, Mexico, and parts of Germany, but also contains material from all parts of the world. The collection contains civil/vital births, marriages, and deaths, church records, county and local histories, court records, military records, probate records, passenger arrival lists, naturalization and land records. The large [https://familysearch.org/catalog/search '''microfilm and book'''] collections are being digitized and can be found on [https://familysearch.org/search/ '''www.familysearch.org''']. <br>
 
=== Guest Resources ===
 
The Family History Library has many resources available free of charge. Some of our resources are photo and slide scanners, digital film readers, microfilm readers, classes and webinars, subscription websites, professional research specialists, and volunteers. For a detailed list of resources see the following link: [[Guest Resources at the Family History Library]]
 
[[File:Research_consultant_helping_a_guest2.jpg|right|thumb|350x350px|Research Consultant helping a guest]]
 
=== Prepare for Your Visit ===
Prepare to visit the world famous Family History Library with an online orientation and setting up a familysearch.org account by clicking the following links: <br>[http://broadcast.lds.org/eLearning/fhd/FHL_Orientation/Interactive_Map/story.html Library Orientation] and [http://broadcast.lds.org/eLearning/fhd/FHL_Orientation/FamilySearch_Accounts/story.html Family Search Accounts]<br>
 
=== Plan A Family, Youth, or Adult Group Visit  ===
 
Click the link to view [[Family History Library/Group Visit Options|'''Group visit options''']]. To make a reservation [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4shjV6J_KYP7pHMMd6k-4AttYO4jtawv2NGyXL8tz7QrTig/viewform?embedded=true&formkey=dFo5eFdkaXdzMnVtUmhqWlF2SlF1aEE6MQ click here] to fill out the reservation form.
 
=== Subscriptions websites available at the Library  ===
 
Many family history websites that usually need a paid subscription are available to search and use for free while visiting the Library. To see a listing of websites currently available click the link [[Subscription_websites_available_at_the_Family_History_Library#FHL_Subscription_Websites|'''Subscriptions websites at the FHL''']].<br>
 
=== '''''Planning Your Visit'''''  ===
 
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[[File:Library group visits.jpg|left|thumb|350x350px|Family History Library Guests]]
 
=== Have Questions? Give us a call!  ===
 
'''Classes, Hours, Parking:''' <br>1 801-240-6536 
 
'''Lost and Found:''' <br>1 801-240-5624
 
=== Library Rules  ===
 
While visiting the Library, be sure to view the current listing of [[Family History Library Rules]].
 
=== Parking at the FHL  ===
 
Click the new [https://www.lds.org/locations/temple-square-parking?lang=eng '''Temple Square parking''']''' '''link to get information on where to park in and around Temple Square, including the Family History Library, parking hours and rate information, UTA Trax information, and more.
 
=== '''''See what people are saying about FamilySearch'''''  ===
 
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[http://bit.ly/2auqZBt Click here to follow the FHL on Facebook]<br>  
 
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Latest revision as of 09:27, 17 July 2023

Use the following links to find out more information about the FamilySearch Library:

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