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==SCHEDULING A VISIT==
==SCHEDULING A VISIT==


The FamilySearch Center is open to the general public as well as LDS members.
The FamilySearch Center is free and is open to the public.
Reservations are not required for assistance with research, to attend classes.  However, the Discovery Experience is a popular activity and scheduling a visit ahead of time will result in a better experience as reservations have priority over walk in visit. Especially during peak visiting hours in the evening.<br>
Reservations are not required for assistance with research or to attend training classes.  However, the Discovery Experience is a popular activity and scheduling a visit ahead of time will result in a better experience as reservations have priority over walk in visit. Especially during peak visiting hours in the evening.<br>
Times can be reserved for groups or individuals by using this link.  [[image:Schedule_a_Visit_Button.JPG|200px|left|link=https://secure.scheduleonce.com/fsl1&app=b&thm=blue&dt=&em=1]]<br>
Times can be reserved for groups or individuals by using this link.  [[image:Schedule_a_Visit_Button.JPG|200px|left|link=https://secure.scheduleonce.com/fsl1&app=b&thm=blue&dt=&em=1]]<br>


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===What to Expect===
===What to Expect===
When you check-in, you will be given a tablet which will be used at each of the Discovery Experiences.<br>
When you arrive at the FamilySearch Center, you will be given an Ipad which will be used at each of the Discovery Experiences.<br>
Step 1.  Login to FamilySearch and take a ''selfie''.  (See below for more information about accounts.)<br>
Step 1.  Login to FamilySearch and take a ''selfie''.  (See below for more information about accounts.)<br>
Step 2.  Take a picture with your group in front of one of several historic or panorama backdrops.  (At the end of your visit this picture will be emailed to you.  Be sure the email address in FamilySearch is correct.)<br>
Step 2.  Take a picture with your group in front of one of several historic or panorama backdrops.  (At the end of your visit this picture will be emailed to you.  Be sure your email address in FamilySearch is correct.)<br>
Step 3.  Choose between any or all of the Discovery Experiences presented on the large touch-screen displays.  Here you can learn about the year you were born and the times that your ancestors lived.  (Be sure your FamilySearch account is linked to your ancestors before you come.)<br>
Step 3.  Choose between any or all of the Discovery Experiences presented on the large touch-screen displays.  Here you can learn about the year you were born and the times that your ancestors lived.  (Be sure your FamilySearch account is linked to your ancestors before you come.)<br>


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====Age Restrictions====
====Age Restrictions====
Anyone 8 years of age and older is eligible for an account; however, children ages 8 through 12 must receive parental permission.  This is automatically requested via email at the time the account is requested.
Anyone 8 years of age and older is eligible for an account; however, children ages 8 through 12 must receive parental permission.  Parental permission is automatically requested via email at the time the account is created.


====Forgotten Passwords====
====Forgotten Passwords====
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