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<FONT | <FONT size="5"><B><U>The major services that are provided at the center are:</U></B></FONT><br> | ||
< | <FONT size="4"><B>Discovery Experience</B></FONT> | ||
Two large screen interactive displays provide engaging fun and learning for all ages in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese.<br> | Two large screen interactive displays provide engaging fun and learning for all ages in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese.<br> | ||
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Church groups need to make a reservation to use the Discovery Experience (Activity Day, Scouts, YM/YW, Relief Society, Priesthood, etc.).<br> | Church groups need to make a reservation to use the Discovery Experience (Activity Day, Scouts, YM/YW, Relief Society, Priesthood, etc.).<br> | ||
Prior to your group's visit to the Discovery Center please: | Prior to your group's visit to the Discovery Center please:<br> | ||
<B>Create</B> a <U>FamilySearch account</U><br> | <B>Create</B> a <U>FamilySearch account</U><br> | ||
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<B>bring</B> your <U>username and password</U> with you<br> | <B>bring</B> your <U>username and password</U> with you<br> | ||
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<B>build</B> <U>your family tree</U> in your FamilySearch account <U>to a deceased ancestor</U>.<br> | <B>build</B> <U>your family tree</U> in your FamilySearch account <U>to a deceased ancestor</U>.<br> | ||
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<FONT size="4"><B>Research Assistance</B></FONT> | |||
*We will help you get started on FamilySearch.org | |||
*We will help you find your family | |||
*Dozens of state-of-the-art computers are available | |||
*Many premium genealogical and historical websites are available | |||
<FONT | <FONT size="4"><B>Classes</B></FONT> | ||
Several topics of training are offered by knowledgeable teachers each month <br> | Several topics of training are offered by knowledgeable teachers each month <br> | ||
<B>NOTE:</B> There are no reservations -- classes are filled by those who arrive first.<br> | <B>NOTE:</B> There are no reservations -- classes are filled by those who arrive first.<br> | ||
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<FONT size="4"><B>Children Area</B></FONT> | |||
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This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.<br> | This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.<br> | ||
A play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended. <br> | |||
<FONT | <FONT size="4"><B>Scanning/Conversion Equipment</B></FONT> | ||
Convert your photos & slides into .jpg files and documents into .pdf files.<br> | Convert your photos & slides into .jpg files and documents into .pdf files.<br> | ||
Video tapes can be converted to a digital video format (.mp4).<br> | Video tapes can be converted to a digital video format (.mp4).<br> | ||
Audio tapes can be converted to a digital audio format (.mp3).<br> | Audio tapes can be converted to a digital audio format (.mp3).<br> | ||
<FONT size="4"><B>Books, Books and More Books</B></FONT> | |||
Next to the Salt Lake Family History Center, we have the most books available for researching. We have two Special Collection rooms that contain books 100 years or older, 2,000. Then a section of collections downstairs that include about 900 book. About 800 books dedicated to Family Histories.<br> | |||
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<FONT size="5"><B><U>For Wards, Stakes, and Family Groups</U></B></FONT><br> | |||
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<B>Reserve a Classroom</B><br> | <B>Reserve a Classroom</B><br> | ||
Wards, stakes, and family groups may reserve a classroom at the center to hold special family history training meetings. Each group provides its own teacher(s). Trained staff at the FamilySearch Center will be available to provide assistance.<br> | Wards, stakes, and family groups may reserve a classroom at the center to hold special family history training meetings. Each group provides its own teacher(s). Trained staff at the FamilySearch Center will be available to provide assistance.<br> | ||
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<B>Schedule an Event</B><br> | <B>Schedule an Event</B><br> | ||
Reservations may be made for special ward and stake family history events as well as for family reunion groups working on family history. | Reservations may be made for special ward and stake family history events as well as for family reunion groups working on family history.<br><br><br> | ||
<Font size="5"><B>Lost and Found</B></Font><br> | |||
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Check with our reception desk if you believe you have left items during your last visit. We have a growing collection.<br> | Check with our reception desk if you believe you have left items during your last visit. We have a growing collection.<br> | ||
Items include - glasses, USB drives, jewelry, pictures, papers, and more. | Items include - glasses, USB drives, jewelry, pictures, papers, and more. | ||
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The major services that are provided at the center are:
Discovery Experience
Two large screen interactive displays provide engaging fun and learning for all ages in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese.
Family groups of any size may make a reservation.
Church groups need to make a reservation to use the Discovery Experience (Activity Day, Scouts, YM/YW, Relief Society, Priesthood, etc.).
Prior to your group's visit to the Discovery Center please:
Create a FamilySearch account
AND
bring your username and password with you
AND
build your family tree in your FamilySearch account to a deceased ancestor.
Research Assistance
- We will help you get started on FamilySearch.org
- We will help you find your family
- Dozens of state-of-the-art computers are available
- Many premium genealogical and historical websites are available
Classes
Several topics of training are offered by knowledgeable teachers each month
NOTE: There are no reservations -- classes are filled by those who arrive first.
Children Area
This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.
A play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended.
Scanning/Conversion Equipment
Convert your photos & slides into .jpg files and documents into .pdf files.
Video tapes can be converted to a digital video format (.mp4).
Audio tapes can be converted to a digital audio format (.mp3).
Books, Books and More Books
Next to the Salt Lake Family History Center, we have the most books available for researching. We have two Special Collection rooms that contain books 100 years or older, 2,000. Then a section of collections downstairs that include about 900 book. About 800 books dedicated to Family Histories.
For Wards, Stakes, and Family Groups
Reserve a Classroom
Wards, stakes, and family groups may reserve a classroom at the center to hold special family history training meetings. Each group provides its own teacher(s). Trained staff at the FamilySearch Center will be available to provide assistance.
Schedule an Event
Reservations may be made for special ward and stake family history events as well as for family reunion groups working on family history.
Lost and Found
Check with our reception desk if you believe you have left items during your last visit. We have a growing collection.
Items include - glasses, USB drives, jewelry, pictures, papers, and more.