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The '''Provo Edgemont North Family History Center''' serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.   
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The '''Provo Edgemont FamilySearch Center''' serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.   


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'''Language:''' English<br>
'''Language:''' English<br>


'''Phone:''' (801) 222-3108
'''Phone: 801-222-3108'''


'''E-mail:''' [mailto:ut_provoedgemontnorth@ldsmail.net ut_provoedgemontnorth@ldsmail.net]<br>
'''E-mail:''' UT_ProvoEdgemont@FamilyHistoryMail.org<br>'''Website: [https://sites.google.com/view/provonorthfamilyhistorycenter/home?pli=1 Link]''' 


'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Open Hours:'''  


:*'''Sundays'''          2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
:*'''2nd & 4th Sundays'''          1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
:*'''Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;      '''10 am - 4 pm&nbsp;and  7 pm - 9 pm  Evenings by Appointment
:*'''Monday'''                            6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
:*'''Wednesday     '''10 am - 4 pm and&nbsp; 7 pm - 9 pm Evenings by Appointment
:*'''Tuesday                           '''10 am - 4 pm
:*'''Thursday &nbsp;&nbsp;     '''10 am - 4 pm&nbsp;and 7 pm - 9 pm
:*'''Wednesday                     '''10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
:*'''1st and 3rd Saturday&nbsp;''' 10 am-12 pm
:*'''Thursday &nbsp;&nbsp;                       '''10 am - 4 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;and 7 pm - 9 pm
:*'''1st and 3rd Saturdays'''     10 am-12 pm
 


'''Holiday Schedule:'''  
'''Holiday Schedule:'''


:*'''Closed week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks in December, major holidays and General Conference.'''
*'''Closed the week of Thanksgiving, the last two weeks in December, major holidays and on General Conference weekend.'''
 
 
'''Carpet Cleaning schedule:'''
 
* '''Closed June 28th and 29th for carpet cleaning.'''


<br>'''NEW!''' We now have a small table and chairs along with crayons and coloring pages for children who may be tagging along with their parents.   
<br>'''NEW!''' We now have a small table and chairs along with crayons and coloring pages for children who may be tagging along with their parents.   
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====Class Schedule====
====Class Schedule====
Research Tools for England, Sunday, January 12, 2020, 2:30 p.m. by Beth McCarty


Using Maps in Family History, Sunday January 26, 2020 3 p.m. by Melissa Franklin
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FamilySearch Gallery/Memories, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 12 p.m. by Elaine Riddle
 
'''To sign up for classes, text or email Elaine, 801-376-9612 or eriddle57@gmail.com or sign up online''' https://bit.ly/2OUGMws
 
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===Center Resources===
===Center Resources===
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====Databases and Software====
====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. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My&nbsp;Past, Paper&nbsp;Trail, Heritage Quest, Access&nbsp;Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic&nbsp;Map Works Library Edition, GenLine&nbsp;Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil&nbsp;War
:*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My&nbsp;Past, Paper&nbsp;Trail, Heritage Quest, Access&nbsp;Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic&nbsp;Map Works Library Edition, GenLine&nbsp;Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil&nbsp;War
:*Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)
:*Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)
:*Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite,&nbsp;WordPad and others.&nbsp;
:*Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite,&nbsp;WordPad and others.&nbsp;
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===Links===
===Links===


*[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/734 '''FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!''']: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/using-the-familysearch-research-wiki-introduction '''Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki''']: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
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===Volunteer at the Center===
===Volunteer at the Center===
Please contact Patti Howard 801-802-8383 for volunteer opportunities at the Family History Center. Basic computer and familly history skills are helpful.
Please contact Kathie Christensen 801-360-0717 for volunteer opportunities at the FamilySearch Center. Basic computer and family history skills are helpful.

Latest revision as of 12:51, 6 May 2024

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




The Provo Edgemont FamilySearch Center serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.

Utahedgemontfhc.jpg

Center Contacts and Hours

Location & Map:

  • 4300  North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604
  • The center is located in the white chapel on the west side of Canyon Road. Enter through the doors on the north side of the building.
  • View a map showing the location of the center by clicking here

Language: English

Phone: 801-222-3108

E-mail: UT_ProvoEdgemont@FamilyHistoryMail.org
Website: Link

Open Hours:

  • 2nd & 4th Sundays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Monday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
  • Thursday    10 am - 4 pm  and 7 pm - 9 pm
  • 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10 am-12 pm


Holiday Schedule:

  • Closed the week of Thanksgiving, the last two weeks in December, major holidays and on General Conference weekend.


Carpet Cleaning schedule:

  • Closed June 28th and 29th for carpet cleaning.


NEW! We now have a small table and chairs along with crayons and coloring pages for children who may be tagging along with their parents.


Calendar and Events

Class Schedule


Center Resources

Collections

  • We have the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); over 400 books on a wide variety of genealogical topics. 

Databases and Software

  • FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My Past, Paper Trail, Heritage Quest, Access Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, GenLine Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
  • Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)
  • Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite, WordPad and others. 

Hardware and Equipment

  • 13 computers
  • 1 microfilm reader
  • 2 microfiche readers
  • microfilm scanner/digitizer
  • 2 printers
  • photo flatbed scanner
  • rapid document scanner
  • copier 

Center Services

Staff Research Specialties


Resources in the Local Area


Links

  • Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.



Volunteer at the Center

Please contact Kathie Christensen 801-360-0717 for volunteer opportunities at the FamilySearch Center. Basic computer and family history skills are helpful.