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Please note that reservations are not required for individuals to visit the FamilySearch Library.<br>  
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[https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/visit <font color="blue">Only groups of 10 or more people require reservations</font>].<br><br>
<font size="5"><font color="red">'''NOTICE: Family History Library Closure'''</font></font size><br>
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<font size="4">Out of concern for the health and safety of our guests, volunteers, and staff, <font color="red">'''the Family History Library in Salt Lake City will be closed starting at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020 until further notice'''.</font> This closure is to support preventive efforts to control the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to use the vast genealogical resources available at [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] to continue your family discoveries. During the time the Family History Library is closed personal assistance will continue to be provided online through [https://community.familysearch.org/s/ FamilySearch Communities] and [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library_Classes_and_Webinars Family History Library Classes and Webinars].
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause. For the latest Family History Library status updates, please refer to the [https://media.familysearch.org/family-history-library-closure/ FamilySearch newsroom].</font size>
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The Family History Library looks forward to hosting your group. Please schedule at least two weeks in advance when requesting a class. Classes and classrooms are subject to availability. We hope that you will have a great learning experience. '''''Note: Please schedule an Orientation to learn about the Family History Library. Tours are not given.'''''   
 
==For an Interactive iPad Discovery Experience '''Click [https://familysearch.org/discovery/schedule here]'''==
 
*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.'''
 
==To Schedule Fun, Engaging Classes or Classrooms for Families, Youth and Adults '''Click [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4shjV6J_KYP7pHMMd6k-4AttYO4jtawv2NGyXL8tz7QrTig/viewform here]'''==
[[Image:Young_adults_in_FHL.jpg|thumb|400x400px|Family History Library Computer Lab|left]]
 
Listed below are a few group options to choose from while at the Library. Please schedule at least two weeks in advance when requesting a class. '''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)
 
'''Family Tree & Memories Mobile App:''' Beginner level, account and phone required. Build your FamilySearch Family Tree on your phone. (30 minutes)
 
'''Find Your Ancestor:''' For the more experienced FamilySearch user, learn how to find your cousins.  (1 hour)
 
'''Meet Your Ancestor:''' Beginner level. Learn about an ancestor and how to add a photo, document or story (1 hour) 
 
'''Orientation: Introduction to the Family History Library'''
 
'''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.