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==Twin Falls Family History Center==
'''The Twin Falls Family History Center covers the Twin Falls and the western Magic Valley. Visitors are always welcome.'''


*We have Spanish-speaking consultants on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10:00 to 1:00, and Saturday 10:00 to 3:00. Tenemos consultores de habla española el martes, miércoles, sábado, 10:00-1:00.
==Twin Falls FamilySearch Center==
All community members and visitors are welcome!


[[Image:Idahotwinfallsfhc.jpg|right|300px|Photos of our Family History Center]]
The Twin Falls FamilySearch Center is open for one-on-one help and discovery activities. Classes are offered in a variety of topics as shown below.


==Center Contacts and Hours==
Walk-ins are welcome!
 
If you would like to schedule a group visit or a time to use the digitizing equipment, please call the center at (208) 733-8073.[[File:FamilySearch Center.jpg|alt=:TwinFalls ID FHC front.JPG|right|600x600px|Twin Falls Idaho FamilySearch Center]]
 
==Center Contacts and Hours ==


===Location===
===Location===
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*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/twinfallsfamilyhistorycenter/ Facebook]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/twinfallsfamilyhistorycenter/ Facebook]
*[tel:12087338073 1-208-733-8073]
*[tel:12087338073 1(208) 733-8073]
*[mailto:ID_TwinFalls@ldsmail.net ID_TwinFalls@ldsmail.net]


===Hours===
===Hours of Operation===
'''Regular hours:'''


*'''Tuesday:''' 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
Tuesdays 11 am-8 pm    
*'''Wednesday:''' 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
*'''Thursday:''' 10:00 am- 8:00 pm -  groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
*'''Saturday:'''10:00 am- 3:00 pm


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'''Closed all major holidays'''
Thursdays 11 am-8 pm


==Events Calendar and Announcements==
2nd & 4th Sundays 4 - 6 PM


'''Family History Classes for August 2019'''
3rd Sunday 5:00 PM Ward Temple & Family Histroy Consultant Training


These classes are for both youths and adults.
Group events and additional appointments may be scheduled by calling the center at 208-733-8073.


Tues. Aug. 6 11:00 a. m. Church Records can be Helpful in Your Research
Please schedule group activities in advance, preferably one week ahead.   


Thurs. Aug. 8  6:00 p. m.  Census Records, A Treasure Chest of Information
Groups can also schedule times on Sundays and Mondays,  after 4:00 PM.      


Tues. Aug.13 11:00 a. m. How to Visualize and Write Down a Research Plan
Youth groups are encouraged to schedule times Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 6:00 and 8:00 PM.      


Thurs. Aug. 15 6:00 p. m.  Reading Challenging Handwriting
'''<u>*Please establish your personal FamilySearch account with username and password.</u>'''     


Tues. Aug. 20  6:00 p. m.  Writing Your Family Story
<u>*'''Also downloading Famiy Tree App on your phone may help.'''</u>     
==Events Calendar and Announcements==


Wed. Aug. 21  2:00 p. m.  Workshop on Creating Art for Your Family History
* We will participate at the Gooding Community Family History Fair March 13 & 14


Wed. Aug. 21 6:00 p. m. Becoming an Indexer for FamilySearch
'''Family History Classes:'''
 
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Thurs. Aug. 22 6:00 p. m. Merging Two Individuals in FamilySearch
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Tues. Aug. 27 6:00 p. m. How to Place Your Stories on FamilySearch
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Tues. Aug. 27 7:00 p. m. Consultants’ Round Table – Open to all Consultants:
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|Week 1
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|Monday
|3/3
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|Available for YSA,  Family or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Tuesday
|3/4
|11:15 AM
|Carsons
|Staff Instruction
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|Tuesday
|3/4
|12:30 PM
|Biggers/meyer
|FamilySearch 2  Person Page
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|Tuesday
|3/4
|2:15 PM
|Chris Meyer
|Computer Skills 1  Editing Skills Part 1
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|Tuesday
|3/4
|3:30 PM
|Carsons
|Staff Instruction
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|Tuesday
|3/4
|5:30 PM
|Kay Stott
|FamilySearch -  Organizing Family Groups & Together App
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|Tuesday
|3/4
|6:30 PM
|Janet Branvold
|Finding and Fixing  Mistakes and Errors
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|Tuesday
|3/4
|7:00 PM
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|Available for YM/YW  or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Wednesday
|3/5
|11:15 AM
|Louise Miller
|FS How Do I Use the  Discussions Feature in Family Tree?
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|Wednesday
|3/5
|12:30 PM
|Megan Maschek
|FamilySearch 2  Person Page
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|Wednesday
|3/5
|2:15 PM
|Jeanie Kohntopp
|Deciphering  Cursive  Handwriting
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|Wednesday
|3/5
|3:30 PM
|David Putnam
|Church Records
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|Wednesday
|3/5
|5:30 PM
|Walt Carson
|Computer Skills 1  Editing Skills Part 1
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|Wednesday
|3/5
|6:30 PM
|Julie Thompson
|FamilySearch 1B  Tree Page
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|Wednesday
|3/5
|7:00 PM
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|Available for YM/YW  or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Thursday
|3/6
|11:15 AM
|Jensen/Lewis
|Ancestry 5 Research
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|Thursday
|3/6
|12:30 PM
|Rhonda Crockett
|Writing a Google Docs  Story with AI Pictures
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|Thursday
|3/6
|5:30 PM
|Snyders
|Ancestry 5 Research
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|Thursday
|3/6
|6:30 PM
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|How to Find Digitized  Materials Online
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|Thursday
|3/6
|7:00 PM
|Staff
|Available for YM/YW  or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Week 2
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|Sunday
|3/9
|4:00 - 6:00 PM
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|Center Open for All  (Spanish Translation is available)
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|Monday
|3/10
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|Available for YSA,  Family or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Tuesday
|3/11
|11:15 AM
|Biggers/meyer
|FamilySearch 3  Memories Photos and Docs (Audio, Video)
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|Tuesday
|3/11
|12:30 PM
|Chris Meyer
|Computer Skills 2  Fonts, editing  and Keyboard Commands
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|Tuesday
|3/11
|2:15 PM
|Debbie Plane
|What Is Available at  the FSC and How to Find It
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|Tuesday
|3/11
|3:30 PM
|M Carson/E Wilden
|Roots Magic -  Discover More (a Symposium)
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|Tuesday
|3/11
|5:30 PM
|Branvold/Tueller
|Conducting a Family  History Interview
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|Tuesday
|3/11
|7:00 PM
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|Available for YM/YW  or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Wednesday
|3/12
|11:15 AM
|Carsons
|Staff Instruction
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|Wednesday
|3/12
|12:30 PM
|Maschek/Young
|FamilySearch 3  Memories Photos and Docs (Audio, Video)
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|Wednesday
|3/12
|2:15 PM
|Jeanie Kohntopp
|Enhancing Family  Stories with Pictures, Documents and Records
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|Wednesday
|3/12
|3:30 PM
|Carsons
|Staff Instruction
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|Wednesday
|3/12
|5:30 PM
|Annette Tucker
|FamilySearch -  Organizing Family Groups & Together App
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|Wednesday
|3/12
|6:30 PM
|Walt Carson
|Computer Skills 2  Fonts, editing  and Keyboard Commands
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|Wednesday
|3/12
|7:00 PM
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|Available for YM/YW  or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Thursday
|3/13
|11:15 AM
|Carl Edgar
|Staff Instruction
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|Thursday
|3/13
|12:30 PM
|Jensen/Lewis
|Ancestry 2 Person  Page
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|Thursday
|3/13
|2:15 PM
|David Putnam
|FS How to Use Puzzilla (FS Charting )
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|Thursday
|3/13
|5:30 PM
|Carsons
|Staff Instruction
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|Thursday
|3/13
|6:30 PM
|Snyders
|Ancestry 2 Person  Page
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|Thursday
|3/13
|7:00 PM
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|Available for YM/YW  or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Week 3
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|Sunday
|3/16
|5:00 PM
|Stott/Lambert
|Ward Temple & Family History Consultant Training
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|Monday
|3/17
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|Available for YSA,  Family or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Tuesday
|3/18
|11:15 AM
|Biggers/meyer
|FamilySearch 4  FamilySearch WIKI
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|Tuesday
|3/18
|12:30 PM
|Chris Meyer
|Computer Skills 3  Image Formats (JPEG, PDF),Cropping, Arranging
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|Tuesday
|3/18
|3:30 PM
|Evelyne Wilden
|Swiss Research - How  do I do it?
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|Tuesday
|3/18
|6:30 PM
|Branvold/Tueller
|FS Adding Sources to  FamilySearch & Tagging Services
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|Tuesday
|3/18
|7:00 PM
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|Available for YM/YW  or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Wednesday
|3/19
|12:30 PM
|Maschek/Young
|FamilySearch 4  FamilySearch WIKI
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|Wednesday
|3/19
|2:15 PM
|Jeanie Kohntopp
|FamilySearch Tagging  Photos in Memories
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|Wednesday
|3/19
|3:30 PM
|David Putnam
|Using the Family  History Guide (theFHguide.com)
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|Wednesday
|3/19
|5:30 PM
|Walt Carson
|Computer Skills 3  Image Formats (JPEG, PDF),Cropping, Arranging
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|Wednesday
|3/19
|6:30 PM
|Julie Thompson
|FamilySearch 2  Person Page
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|Wednesday
|3/19
|7:00 PM
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|Available for YM/YW  or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Thursday
|3/20
|11:15 AM
|Cocketts
|FamilySearch Source  Box
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|Thursday
|3/20
|12:30 PM
|Jensen/Lewis
|Ancestry 3  Synching Your Ancestry and FamilySearch Tree (Church Members)
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|Thursday
|3/20
|2:15 PM
|David Putnam
|AmericanAncestors.com  Helpful for  New England Research
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|Thursday
|3/20
|5:30 PM
|Snyders
|Ancestry 3  Synching Your Ancestry and FamilySearch Tree (Church Members)
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|Thursday
|3/20
|7:00 PM
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|Available for YM/YW  or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Week 4
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|Sunday
|3/23
|5:00 PM
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|Center Open for All  (Spanish Translation is available)
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|Monday
|3/24
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|Available for YSA,  Family or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Tuesday
|3/25
|11:15 AM
|Biggers/meyer
|FamilySearch 5  Merging Duplicates & Unmerge
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|Tuesday
|3/25
|12:30 PM
|Chris Meyer
|Computer Skills 4  Copying, Moving, Handling Files and Folders
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|Tuesday
|3/25
|6:30 PM
|Branvold/Tueller
|FamilySearch User  Owned Trees (It's Yout Info - No Changes by Others)
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|Tuesday
|3/25
|7:00 PM
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|Available for YM/YW  or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Wednesday
|3/26
|12:30 PM
|Maschek/Young
|FamilySearch 5  Merging Duplicates & Unmerge
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|Wednesday
|3/26
|2:15 PM
|Jeanie Kohntopp
|Find My Past -  British Reseach
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|Wednesday
|3/26
|3:30 PM
|David Putnam
|Cemetery Records
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|Wednesday
|3/26
|5:30 PM
|Walt Carson
|Computer Skills 4  Copying, Moving, Handling Files and Folders
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|Wednesday
|3/26
|7:00 PM
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|Available for YM/YW  or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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|Thursday
|3/27
|11:15 AM
|Charles Lewis
|Ancestry 4 Hints and  Memories
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|Thursday
|3/27
|12:30 PM
|Crocketts
|FamilySearch Source  Box
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|Thursday
|3/27
|2:15 PM
|David Putnam
|Finding Probate  Records of Your Ancestors
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|Thursday
|3/27
|5:30 PM
|Snyders
|Ancestry 4 Hints and  Memories
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|Thursday
|3/27
|7:00 PM
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|Available for YM/YW  or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
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A Panel Where You Can ask Your Research Questions


Thurs. Aug. 29 6:00 p. m. Do you Want to Know more about DNA Studies?                                     
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Items with an asterisk are archived webinars from the Family Search Library in Salt Lake City. You can watch these at home on your home computer. Go to FamilySearch, then to '''Search''', then to '''Research Wiki''', and type '''Webinars''' in the box. Find '''Family History Library Classes and Webinars''', then find '''List of Online Classes in the Learning Center''' and scroll down to the class number or title.


'''Group Reservations'''
==Center Resource Collections==


Groups have made the following reservations for the center:
*'''Center Resource Library Collection''' ·        The Twin Falls FamilySearch Center has a book collection of over 2,000 books recently reorganized to assist in finding the book(s) you want.  '''Databases and Software'''  ·        A number of the most popular personal pedigree programs are available on our computers.  o FamilySearch  o Ancestry.com  o MyHeritage  o FindMyPast  o And others  ·        These are available '''at the FamilySearch Center''' <u>without charge</u>.  '''Hardware and Equipment'''  ·        34 computer stations  ·        Digitizing Services (with instruction and help)  o Scanners  o Fast Foto  o Slides  o 8 mm Film  o VHS recordings  o Cassette recordings  ·        '''''<u>Bring an SD card or a USB</u> Drive to save your family history photos.'''''
==Center Services ==
==='''<u>Most importantly, friendly and knowledgeable staff are available.</u>'''===
===Staff Research Specialists===


No reservations have been made yet for August or September.
The following staff members will be available to assist you in these areas:


Consultant training and Round table meetings are for all Temple and Family History Consultants, those working in the wards and those working at the Family History Center. Usually it is on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
*English (England) - Mary Edgar - Thursdays, 11 AM- 2:00 PM.
*English (England) - Jeanie Kohntopp - according to request or schedule
*French Research - Evelyne Wilden, Tuesday 3 PM - 6 PM
*German - Larry Kohntopp, Chris Meyer - Leave a message at the FamilySearch center, 208-733-8073
*New England - David Putnam Jr. - Wednesday, 11 AM- 2 PM, Thursday 2 AM- 5 PM.
* Swedish - Kent Khorn,
** Ross Gedeborg - contact him at home [tel:2089690034 (208)969-0034] or by email at [mailto:ross@gedeb.org ross@gedeb.org]
*Spanish - David Putnam Jr. - Wednesday, 11 AM- 2 PM, Thursday 2 PM- 5 PM.
*Swiss Research - Evelyne Wilden, Tuesday 3 PM - 6 PM
*DNA research - John Cox - Wednesday 2 PM- 5 PM.


===Center Resource Collections===
*Find My Past -  Jeanie Kohntopp - Searching United Kingdom Sources - Leave a message at the FamilySearch Center, 208-733-8073
*RootsMagic - Evelyne Wilden Tuesday 3:30 -6 PM, Georgiann Youngstrom, Marilyn Carson
*Antiquated and other media digitization - Larry Kohntopp - Leave a message at the FamilySearch center, 208-733-8073


*FamilySearch Catalog:
'''Other Resources in the Local Area'''
*The Twin Falls Family History Center has a book collection of over 2,000 books. The center also has a collection of about 1,000 microfilms on indefinite loan, and have notebooks with listings of the films and fiche. They also have a large microfiche collection.
*The center has cemetery and many obituary records for Twin Falls and some surrounding communities. Volunteers can do obituary look-ups.
*The center had a large number of city directories and phone books for Twin Falls and other regional towns. These were digitized in 2014 and can now be viewed at familysearch.org. See the Family History Library Catalog and look under the city or town - Directories. The center no longer has the actual city directory books.
 
====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.
*A number of the most popular personal pedigree programs have been installed on our computers.
*The complete Pedigree Resource File is available in FamilySearch.org, under the Search tab, then Genealogies. This includes the notes.
 
====Hardware and Equipment====
 
*20+ computer stations.
*Digital microfilm/fiche reader, plus conventional readers.
*There is one large computer classroom with eighteen computers. There is a separate classroom/training room with four computer terminals and desks where you can plug in laptops, tablets, etc.
*Completely handicapped accessible.
 
==Center Services==
===Staff Research Specialties===
 
*BSA - Genealogy merit badge - A class can be scheduled. Please call 208-733-8073 to arrange a time.
*English (England) Research Specialist - Mary Edgar - Tuesdays, 9 a. m. - 1:00 p. m.
*German - Larry Kohntopp - Tuesdays 1:00 - 5:00 p. m.
*New England - David Putnam Jr. - Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., also Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Scandinavian - Ross Gedeborg - contact him at home [tel:2089690034 208-969-0034] or by email at [mailto:ross@gedeb.org ross@gedeb.org]
*Spanish - David Putnam Jr. - Tuesday and Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  and Saturdays 10 a. m. - 3:00 p. m.
*DNA - Frank Durham - Saturdays 11:00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m. (Please call first to confirm.)
 
 
'''Resources in the Local Area'''


[https://goo.gl/maps/nzuMoqgLey42 Twin Falls Public Library]
[https://goo.gl/maps/nzuMoqgLey42 Twin Falls Public Library]
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Twin Falls, ID 83301
Twin Falls, ID 83301


[tel:2087332964 208-733-2964]
[tel:2087332964 (208)733-2964]
 
*They have the ancestry.com library program, and it's free to use at the library. They have a local history room on the main floor, with a good collection of books relating to the Twin Falls area.
 
[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Times-News/@42.5574902,-114.4757848,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x54aca3a7c66f1193:0x2aac40ef39bde8ce!8m2!3d42.5574863!4d-114.4735961 Twin Falls Time News]


They have the ancestry.com library program, it's free to use at the library.
132 Fairfield Street West


They have a local history room on the main floor, with a good collection of books relating to the Twin Falls area.
Twin Falls, ID 83303


The Twin Falls newspaper, now called the Times News, has good search features.
[tel:(208)733-0931 (208)733-0931]
The Twin Falls newspapers have all been digitized from the beginning.


*The Twin Falls newspaper, now called the Times News, has good search features. The Twin Falls newspapers have all been digitized from the beginning.


===Volunteer at the Center===
===Volunteer at the Center===
There are many opportunities to serve at the Twin Falls Family History Center.
<big>'''There are many opportunities to serve at the Twin Falls FamilySearch Center for community members of any faith. The only requirement is a desire to serve, no experience with family history is necessary. Volunteering is a great way to learn. If you are interested in helping out please contact the Twin Falls FamilySearch Center, at (208)733-8073 or Walt/Marilyn Carson at wrcarson91@gmail.com. We look forward to serving with you.'''</big>
The only requirement is a desire to serve, no experience with family history is necessary.
Volunteering is a great way to learn.
If you are interested in helping out please contact the Twin Falls Family History Center, at [tel:2087338073 208.733.8073]. We look forward to serving with you.

Latest revision as of 07:40, 26 February 2025

FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.


Twin Falls FamilySearch Center[edit | edit source]

All community members and visitors are welcome!

The Twin Falls FamilySearch Center is open for one-on-one help and discovery activities. Classes are offered in a variety of topics as shown below.

Walk-ins are welcome!

If you would like to schedule a group visit or a time to use the digitizing equipment, please call the center at (208) 733-8073.

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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location[edit | edit source]

Contacts[edit | edit source]

Hours of Operation[edit | edit source]

Regular hours:

Tuesdays 11 am-8 pm

Wednesdays 11 am-8 pm

Thursdays 11 am-8 pm

2nd & 4th Sundays 4 - 6 PM

3rd Sunday 5:00 PM Ward Temple & Family Histroy Consultant Training

Group events and additional appointments may be scheduled by calling the center at 208-733-8073.

Please schedule group activities in advance, preferably one week ahead.

Groups can also schedule times on Sundays and Mondays, after 4:00 PM.

Youth groups are encouraged to schedule times Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 6:00 and 8:00 PM.

*Please establish your personal FamilySearch account with username and password.

*Also downloading Famiy Tree App on your phone may help.

Events Calendar and Announcements[edit | edit source]

  • We will participate at the Gooding Community Family History Fair March 13 & 14

Family History Classes:

Date Time Instructor Class
Week 1
Monday 3/3 Available for YSA, Family or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Tuesday 3/4 11:15 AM Carsons Staff Instruction
Tuesday 3/4 12:30 PM Biggers/meyer FamilySearch 2  Person Page
Tuesday 3/4 2:15 PM Chris Meyer Computer Skills 1 Editing Skills Part 1
Tuesday 3/4 3:30 PM Carsons Staff Instruction
Tuesday 3/4 5:30 PM Kay Stott FamilySearch - Organizing Family Groups & Together App
Tuesday 3/4 6:30 PM Janet Branvold Finding and Fixing Mistakes and Errors
Tuesday 3/4 7:00 PM Available for YM/YW or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Wednesday 3/5 11:15 AM Louise Miller FS How Do I Use the Discussions Feature in Family Tree?
Wednesday 3/5 12:30 PM Megan Maschek FamilySearch 2  Person Page
Wednesday 3/5 2:15 PM Jeanie Kohntopp Deciphering Cursive  Handwriting
Wednesday 3/5 3:30 PM David Putnam Church Records
Wednesday 3/5 5:30 PM Walt Carson Computer Skills 1 Editing Skills Part 1
Wednesday 3/5 6:30 PM Julie Thompson FamilySearch 1B  Tree Page
Wednesday 3/5 7:00 PM Available for YM/YW or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Thursday 3/6 11:15 AM Jensen/Lewis Ancestry 5 Research
Thursday 3/6 12:30 PM Rhonda Crockett Writing a Google Docs Story with AI Pictures
Thursday 3/6 5:30 PM Snyders Ancestry 5 Research
Thursday 3/6 6:30 PM How to Find Digitized Materials Online
Thursday 3/6 7:00 PM Staff Available for YM/YW or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Week 2
Sunday 3/9 4:00 - 6:00 PM Center Open for All (Spanish Translation is available)
Monday 3/10 Available for YSA, Family or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Tuesday 3/11 11:15 AM Biggers/meyer FamilySearch 3  Memories Photos and Docs (Audio, Video)
Tuesday 3/11 12:30 PM Chris Meyer Computer Skills 2 Fonts, editing  and Keyboard Commands
Tuesday 3/11 2:15 PM Debbie Plane What Is Available at the FSC and How to Find It
Tuesday 3/11 3:30 PM M Carson/E Wilden Roots Magic - Discover More (a Symposium)
Tuesday 3/11 5:30 PM Branvold/Tueller Conducting a Family History Interview
Tuesday 3/11 7:00 PM Available for YM/YW or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Wednesday 3/12 11:15 AM Carsons Staff Instruction
Wednesday 3/12 12:30 PM Maschek/Young FamilySearch 3  Memories Photos and Docs (Audio, Video)
Wednesday 3/12 2:15 PM Jeanie Kohntopp Enhancing Family Stories with Pictures, Documents and Records
Wednesday 3/12 3:30 PM Carsons Staff Instruction
Wednesday 3/12 5:30 PM Annette Tucker FamilySearch - Organizing Family Groups & Together App
Wednesday 3/12 6:30 PM Walt Carson Computer Skills 2 Fonts, editing  and Keyboard Commands
Wednesday 3/12 7:00 PM Available for YM/YW or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Thursday 3/13 11:15 AM Carl Edgar Staff Instruction
Thursday 3/13 12:30 PM Jensen/Lewis Ancestry 2 Person Page
Thursday 3/13 2:15 PM David Putnam FS How to Use Puzzilla (FS Charting )
Thursday 3/13 5:30 PM Carsons Staff Instruction
Thursday 3/13 6:30 PM Snyders Ancestry 2 Person Page
Thursday 3/13 7:00 PM Available for YM/YW or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Week 3
Sunday 3/16 5:00 PM Stott/Lambert Ward Temple & Family History Consultant Training
Monday 3/17 Available for YSA, Family or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Tuesday 3/18 11:15 AM Biggers/meyer FamilySearch 4 FamilySearch WIKI
Tuesday 3/18 12:30 PM Chris Meyer Computer Skills 3 Image Formats (JPEG, PDF),Cropping, Arranging
Tuesday 3/18 3:30 PM Evelyne Wilden Swiss Research - How do I do it?
Tuesday 3/18 6:30 PM Branvold/Tueller FS Adding Sources to FamilySearch & Tagging Services
Tuesday 3/18 7:00 PM Available for YM/YW or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Wednesday 3/19 12:30 PM Maschek/Young FamilySearch 4 FamilySearch WIKI
Wednesday 3/19 2:15 PM Jeanie Kohntopp FamilySearch Tagging Photos in Memories
Wednesday 3/19 3:30 PM David Putnam Using the Family History Guide (theFHguide.com)
Wednesday 3/19 5:30 PM Walt Carson Computer Skills 3 Image Formats (JPEG, PDF),Cropping, Arranging
Wednesday 3/19 6:30 PM Julie Thompson FamilySearch 2  Person Page
Wednesday 3/19 7:00 PM Available for YM/YW or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Thursday 3/20 11:15 AM Cocketts FamilySearch Source Box
Thursday 3/20 12:30 PM Jensen/Lewis Ancestry 3  Synching Your Ancestry and FamilySearch Tree (Church Members)
Thursday 3/20 2:15 PM David Putnam AmericanAncestors.com Helpful for  New England Research
Thursday 3/20 5:30 PM Snyders Ancestry 3  Synching Your Ancestry and FamilySearch Tree (Church Members)
Thursday 3/20 7:00 PM Available for YM/YW or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Week 4
Sunday 3/23 5:00 PM Center Open for All (Spanish Translation is available)
Monday 3/24 Available for YSA, Family or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Tuesday 3/25 11:15 AM Biggers/meyer FamilySearch 5 Merging Duplicates & Unmerge
Tuesday 3/25 12:30 PM Chris Meyer Computer Skills 4 Copying, Moving, Handling Files and Folders
Tuesday 3/25 6:30 PM Branvold/Tueller FamilySearch User Owned Trees (It's Yout Info - No Changes by Others)
Tuesday 3/25 7:00 PM Available for YM/YW or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Wednesday 3/26 12:30 PM Maschek/Young FamilySearch 5 Merging Duplicates & Unmerge
Wednesday 3/26 2:15 PM Jeanie Kohntopp Find My Past - British Reseach
Wednesday 3/26 3:30 PM David Putnam Cemetery Records
Wednesday 3/26 5:30 PM Walt Carson Computer Skills 4 Copying, Moving, Handling Files and Folders
Wednesday 3/26 7:00 PM Available for YM/YW or Other Groups - Call to Reserve
Thursday 3/27 11:15 AM Charles Lewis Ancestry 4 Hints and Memories
Thursday 3/27 12:30 PM Crocketts FamilySearch Source Box
Thursday 3/27 2:15 PM David Putnam Finding Probate Records of Your Ancestors
Thursday 3/27 5:30 PM Snyders Ancestry 4 Hints and Memories
Thursday 3/27 7:00 PM Available for YM/YW or Other Groups - Call to Reserve


*Items with an asterisk are archived webinars from the Family Search Library in Salt Lake City. You can watch these at home on your home computer. Go to FamilySearch, then to Search, then to Research Wiki, and type Webinars in the box. Find Family History Library Classes and Webinars, then find List of Online Classes in the Learning Center and scroll down to the class number or title.

Center Resource Collections[edit | edit source]

  • Center Resource Library Collection ·        The Twin Falls FamilySearch Center has a book collection of over 2,000 books recently reorganized to assist in finding the book(s) you want. Databases and Software ·        A number of the most popular personal pedigree programs are available on our computers. o FamilySearch o Ancestry.com o MyHeritage o FindMyPast o And others ·        These are available at the FamilySearch Center without charge. Hardware and Equipment ·        34 computer stations ·        Digitizing Services (with instruction and help) o Scanners o Fast Foto o Slides o 8 mm Film o VHS recordings o Cassette recordings ·        Bring an SD card or a USB Drive to save your family history photos.

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Most importantly, friendly and knowledgeable staff are available.[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialists[edit | edit source]

The following staff members will be available to assist you in these areas:

  • English (England) - Mary Edgar - Thursdays, 11 AM- 2:00 PM.
  • English (England) - Jeanie Kohntopp - according to request or schedule
  • French Research - Evelyne Wilden, Tuesday 3 PM - 6 PM
  • German - Larry Kohntopp, Chris Meyer - Leave a message at the FamilySearch center, 208-733-8073
  • New England - David Putnam Jr. - Wednesday, 11 AM- 2 PM, Thursday 2 AM- 5 PM.
  • Swedish - Kent Khorn,
  • Spanish - David Putnam Jr. - Wednesday, 11 AM- 2 PM, Thursday 2 PM- 5 PM.
  • Swiss Research - Evelyne Wilden, Tuesday 3 PM - 6 PM
  • DNA research - John Cox - Wednesday 2 PM- 5 PM.
  • Find My Past - Jeanie Kohntopp - Searching United Kingdom Sources - Leave a message at the FamilySearch Center, 208-733-8073
  • RootsMagic - Evelyne Wilden Tuesday 3:30 -6 PM, Georgiann Youngstrom, Marilyn Carson
  • Antiquated and other media digitization - Larry Kohntopp - Leave a message at the FamilySearch center, 208-733-8073

Other Resources in the Local Area

Twin Falls Public Library

201 4th Ave. East

Twin Falls, ID 83301

(208)733-2964

  • They have the ancestry.com library program, and it's free to use at the library. They have a local history room on the main floor, with a good collection of books relating to the Twin Falls area.

Twin Falls Time News

132 Fairfield Street West

Twin Falls, ID 83303

(208)733-0931

  • The Twin Falls newspaper, now called the Times News, has good search features. The Twin Falls newspapers have all been digitized from the beginning.

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

There are many opportunities to serve at the Twin Falls FamilySearch Center for community members of any faith. The only requirement is a desire to serve, no experience with family history is necessary. Volunteering is a great way to learn. If you are interested in helping out please contact the Twin Falls FamilySearch Center, at (208)733-8073 or Walt/Marilyn Carson at wrcarson91@gmail.com. We look forward to serving with you.

FamilySearch Center (FSC); formerly called, Family History Center (FHC)

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