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<FONT size="5"><b>The St George  FamilySearch Center hours are:</b> <br><br><FONT size="4"><b>Monday 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. <br> Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. <br>Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. <br>Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
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<FONT size="4"><b>Telephone: (435) 673-4591  <br>  Address:  237 East 600 South  St. George, Utah  84770 </b><br>
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<b>Welcome to the St George FamilySearch Center. Discover tips, tools and resources to help you discover, gather and connect your family from the past, to the present, and on to the future. Explore your options, attend classes, schedule events, and feel free to ask for help.
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=====<i>The following services are available at the center:</i>=====
<br>Visit our Friends on Facebook for important information concerning our center at</b> [https://www.facebook.com/sgfsl <u>Friends of the St. George FamilySearch Center</u>].
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<b>Discovery Center Experience</b><br>
<font size="4"; color="#87b940;"><b><i>ONLINE HELP!</b></i></font> <font size="4"; color="#000000"><b>Click the link below to work on your family history virtually with a staff member.</b></font>
Use the large interactive display screens to discover more about yourself as you visualize your family tree in unique ways.
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:*ALL ABOUT ME - What's so special about my birth year?  Discover what was happening in the world the day you were born.
[https://www.familysearch.org/en/library//family-history-library-research-consultations <font size="4" color="#87b940"><b><u>ONE-ON-ONE ONLINE HELP.</b></u></font>]<br>
:*WHERE I COME FROM - How in the world did I get here?  View the geographical origins of your ancestors.
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:*PICTURE MY STORY - How would I look in my ancestor's clothing?  Superimpose a picture of you onto the cultural clothes of your ancestors.
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:*RECORD MY STORY - What are my favorite memories?  Capture your memories in this state-of-the-art story studio.  Group and individual booths are available.
<font size="4"; color="#87b940;"><b><i>LEARNING RESOURCES</b></i></font> <font size="4"; color="#000000"><b><i></i></b></font>
:'''Preparation for Visitors.'''  To experience the Discovery Center, you will need a free FamilySearch account and at least a four-generation Family Tree. Be sure to bring your account username and password with you. Follow this link to set-up a new FamilySearch account - [[FamilySearch Wiki:FamilySearch Account|<b>Setting Up a FamilySearch Account</b>]].
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:<span style="background:Bisque"><b>Reservations for the Discovery Center are required for groups of 6 or more.</b></span> [[St. George Utah FamilySearch Library/Discovery|<b>Make A Discovery Center Reservation</b>]].   
*<FONT size="4"><b> [https://www.thefhguide.com The Family History Guide]
 
*<FONT size="4"><b> [https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/ RootsTech Connect 2024]
 
*<FONT size="4"><b> [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kSAIqP32qzV7aZAwUQ0l2HjeK30A8MeQ/view?usp=sharing Quick Resource Book January 2024]


*<FONT size="4"><b> [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yz7jcki4Ou5icu3Ej2hc0N7ONS5v5z_3/view?usp=sharing St. George Family Search Training Manual August 2022]
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<b>Research Assistance</b><br>
<font size="4"; color="#87b940;"><b><i>We would be happy to help you build your “Family Tree” </i></b></font>
The Center is staffed with volunteers who specialize in family history research specific to different areas of the world. These specialists will assist you with foreign languages and cultures. They can show you how to access geographical information and help you focus your research efforts. 
<br>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/12lTBOE2hPOJ818bG5J9_iOFXmoSbpA9y/view?usp=sharing<u>Click here to download an interactive pedigree chart and follow the instructions found with it</u>]
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FamilySearch provides the Center with access to premium genealogical and historical websites free of charge, i.e, Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, FindMyPast, American Heritage, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Archive, and many more.  <br>
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Select 
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[https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Free-premium-family-history-websites-available-in-the-Family-History-Center-Portal-1381815050504&lang=en<b>FamilySearch Premium Sites</b>] for a listing of all offerings.
<FONT size="4.5"><b>Services Provided by the Center:</b></font><br>


 
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<b>Family Research Classroom Instruction</b><br>
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Family History classes are available daily at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. No reservation needed. Click the current month class schedule above for a listing of topics.
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The classrooms and instructors can be reserved by stake, ward, family, or special interest groups.  :<span style="background:Bisque"><b>To make a reservation for a group, select.</b></span> [[St._George_Utah_FamilySearch_Library/Classroom_-_Group_Reservations|<b>Make A Classroom Reservation for a Group</b>]].
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| style="text-align:center; font-size:12.5pt" |<b><u>Get Online Help</u></b><br>Call us (435) 673-4591, [http://mailto:stgeorgefsl@gmail.com <u>email us</u>], or join <br>[https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/2562671547?pwd=UGxkbGMyUzgzaGd1R09qZnAvcXFtZz09 us on Zoom]. We are here to help.
 
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<b>Photo Scanning Equipment</b><br>
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The Center has the following equipment available to you:
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:*Flatbed Scanner.   Excellent for books, documents, certificates, and items with thick bindings. Individually scans multiple pictures from a single page.
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:*Batch Picture Scanner.  Uses a feed tray which allows items to be scanned much faster than on the flatbed.
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:*Slide Scan. Automatically scans 35mm slides from a standard slide carousel.  
| style="text-align:center; font-size:12.5pt" |<b><u>Online Classes</u></b><br>Expert staff teach a variety of classes. <br>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CTr5V4lby_KeXsoV4UomuEyXijtqZDjo/view?usp=share_link <u>Click here</u>] for classes and schedules.
:*Lexmark Color Copier/Printer/Scanner. Converts multiple page documents into a single pdf file.  This is ideal for preserving and sharing typewritten family histories.
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To schedule the use of this equipment [https://secure.scheduleonce.com/fsl1&app=b&thm=blue&dt=&em=1 <b>click here</b>] or call [tel:435634591 (435) 673-4591].
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| style="text-align:center; font-size:12.5pt" |<b><u>Document/Photo Scanning</u></b><br>Convert your photos/slides<br> into digital files.<br> Scan your documents or books.
<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: 120%">'''Old, historical photos that have been folded, torn or color faded through aging can now be restored. A Young Church Service Missionary has been called to share his talent of photo restoration.'''</div>
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">'''''Please: Do not send more than 3 photos at one time.'''''</div>
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| style="text-align:center; font-size:12.5pt" |<b><u>Audio/Video Conversion</u></b><br>Bring your audio and video<br> tapes to convert to <br> digital form and preserve your<br> memories on your thumb drive.
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| style="text-align:center; font-size:12.5pt" |<b><u>Discovery Experience</u></b><br>Several large interactive touch-screen<br> displays bring your family tree to life.
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| style="text-align:center; font-size:12.5pt" |<b><u>Research Experience</u></b><br>Our staff will help you get started on <br>FamilySearch.org and find sources.
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| style="text-align:center; font-size:12.5pt" |<b><u>Children's Area</u></b><br>We have a comfortable space for you <br>to watch your children while you work.
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| style="text-align:center; font-size:12.5pt" |<b><u>Record Your Story</u></b><br>Everyone has a story. Let us help you <br>record your story or the story of an ancestor.<br>
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<FONT size="5"><b><b><u>Other Resources in Our Area</b></u>
<b>Record Your Story (Recording booths)</b><br>
A group <i>Family Story Booth</i> and two <i>individual Story Booths</i> are available for video and audio recording of your family stories.
 
Our Story Booth is a professional recording studio with state of the art audio and video recording equipment to capture your stories, testimonies, and interviews for your posterity. You may want to use these for recording returning missionaries stories of mission/bearing testimony, new members telling about conversion/baptism, children interviewing parents and grandparents, primary children answering basic gospel questions, your oral history and so much more.
 
Our equipment is able to save your oral history videos to flash drive media. To provide sufficient storage space a guest must bring a flash drive having more than 4GB free storage space to save recordings.
 
Select the following link to see further instructions and suggestions on how to prepare to use this part of our facility:
[[St. George Utah FamilySearch Library/ Story Booth|Suggestions for Recording Your Story]]
 
Print this script page in preparation for your visit [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QnquMlO8fQuLy8aPSFb0LBxbn8fpG1Nt <b>Record My Story Guide</b>]
 
 
<b>Children Play Area and Kitchen Facility</b><br>
There is a story and play area for small children which is surrounded by computer workstations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended.
 
A break room is available with a refrigerator and microwave oven.
 
 
<i>The center does NOT have microfilm readers.  FamilySearch is converting microfilm documents to a computer image format.  The  [[Bloomington_Utah_Family_History_Center|Bloomington Utah Family History Center]] located in Sun River has microfilm capability.




<FONT size="5"><b>[https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Bloomington_Utah_FamilySearch_Center'''Bloomington Utah ( FamilySearch Center )''']
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<i>Last modified: 01/07/19 by: Ronda Simmons</i>




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Latest revision as of 17:02, 29 February 2024

Home Discovery Classes Scanning Audio/Video Group Activities Contact Us

The St George FamilySearch Center hours are:

Monday 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

2024 Holiday and Closure Schedule


Telephone: (435) 673-4591
Address: 237 East 600 South St. George, Utah 84770


St. George Utah FamilySearch Center



Welcome to the St George FamilySearch Center. Discover tips, tools and resources to help you discover, gather and connect your family from the past, to the present, and on to the future. Explore your options, attend classes, schedule events, and feel free to ask for help.


Visit our Friends on Facebook for important information concerning our center at Friends of the St. George FamilySearch Center.

ONLINE HELP! Click the link below to work on your family history virtually with a staff member.

ONE-ON-ONE ONLINE HELP.


LEARNING RESOURCES


We would be happy to help you build your “Family Tree”
Click here to download an interactive pedigree chart and follow the instructions found with it



Services Provided by the Center:

SG FSC Get Help.jpg
Get Online Help
Call us (435) 673-4591, email us, or join
us on Zoom. We are here to help.



Online Classes
Online Classes
Expert staff teach a variety of classes.
Click here for classes and schedules.



Scanning
Document/Photo Scanning
Convert your photos/slides
into digital files.
Scan your documents or books.



Audio/Video Conversion
Audio/Video Conversion
Bring your audio and video
tapes to convert to
digital form and preserve your
memories on your thumb drive.



Discovery
Discovery Experience
Several large interactive touch-screen
displays bring your family tree to life.



Research
Research Experience
Our staff will help you get started on
FamilySearch.org and find sources.



Groups
Group Activities
Schedule group events such as
family reunions,
youth activities, etc.



Children's Area
Children's Area
We have a comfortable space for you
to watch your children while you work.



Children's Area
Record Your Story
Everyone has a story. Let us help you
record your story or the story of an ancestor.

Other Resources in Our Area


Bloomington Utah ( FamilySearch Center )

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