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The Family History Library looks forward to hosting your group. Please schedule at least two weeks in advance of your planned visit. Classes and classrooms are subject to availability. We hope that you will have a great learning experience. '''''Note: We do not offer tours of the Library.'''''   


== For an Interactive iPad Discovery Experience '''Click [https://familysearch.org/discovery/schedule here]''' ==
Please note that reservations are not required for individuals to visit the FamilySearch Library.<br>
* Discover your story through fun, engaging, interactive iPad [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library_Discovery_Experiences experiences]. Do you have famous relatives or know where your ancestors migrated from? View pictures, record your story or see yourself in the clothing of an ancestor. Take photos with various backdrops and more! [https://youtu.be/810DkdlxjdY Discovery Experience Video]. '''[https://www.familysearch.org/register/1 A free FamilySearch Account & Family Tree] are recommended.'''
[https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit <font color="blue">Only groups of 10 or more people require reservations</font>].<br><br>


== To Schedule Fun, Engaging Classes for Families, Youth and Adults '''Click [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4shjV6J_KYP7pHMMd6k-4AttYO4jtawv2NGyXL8tz7QrTig/viewform here]'''  ==
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Here are some of the options your family or group can choose to do while at the Library. '''A free''' '''[https://www.familysearch.org/register/1 FamilySearch Account] is needed for the best experience.'''
*'''Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge Workshop:''' Boy Scouts accompanied by their parents and/or leaders can work on and earn their merit badge in genealogy. For preparations  needed to be completed prior to participating in the activity [[Family History Library/Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge Workshop|click here]]
*'''Build a FamilySearch Family Tree:''' For the beginner to learn how to build your FamilySearch Family Tree. (1 hour)
*'''FamilySearch Indexing:''' Learn how to index using the FamilySearch Indexing software as an opportunity to give back to the community. (1 hour)
*'''FamilySearch Mobile App Classes:''' Beginner classes, account and phone required. Schedule separately or together.
*'''Family Tree Mobile App:''' Build your FamilySearch Family Tree on your phone. (30 minutes) 
*'''Memories Mobile App:''' Upload and attach photos, documents, and recordings to FamilySearch Family Tree from your phone. (30 minutes)
*'''Orientation: Introduction to the Family History Library
*'''Find an Ancestor:''' For the more experienced FamilySearch user, learn how to use descendancy research to find your cousins.  (1 hour)
*'''Search Historical Records Online:''' For the beginner. Learn how to search through historical records on FamilySearch.org. (30-60 minutes)
*'''Genealogical Societies:''' Please '''[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4shjV6J_KYP7pHMMd6k-4AttYO4jtawv2NGyXL8tz7QrTig/viewform Click here]  to let us know when you are visiting the Family History Library.'''
*'''Geographic Research:''' To see what classes are being offered during your visit click the [[Family History Library Patron Classes|'''Patron Class Schedule.''']]
*'''Self-Host group:''' Classrooms are also available for your own family history group use. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4shjV6J_KYP7pHMMd6k-4AttYO4jtawv2NGyXL8tz7QrTig/viewform?formkey=dFo5eFdkaXdzMnVtUmhqWlF2SlF1aEE6MQ&ifq&theme=0AX42CRMsmRFbUy0wYjVlZjc1Mi00ZmQ1LTQ1YTktOWUyMC05M2IxMzljNTJkOTQ&pli=1 '''Reserve here'''].
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Latest revision as of 12:55, 14 December 2022

Please note that reservations are not required for individuals to visit the FamilySearch Library.
Only groups of 10 or more people require reservations.