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<font size="5"><font color="red">'''NOTICE: Family History Library Closure'''</font></font><br>
<font size="3">Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, '''the Family History Library is closed until further notice'''. Although our doors are closed, we are still available to serve you with [[Engage with the Family History Library Online|special resources]]. For the latest Family History Library status updates, please refer to the [https://media.familysearch.org/family-history-library-closure/ FamilySearch newsroom]</font>
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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].
=''Welcome to the Family History Library''=
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>
Come visit us in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah for fun, engaging, interactive [[Family History Library Discovery Experiences|discovery experiences]] and to learn about your family's history. If you aren't able to visit, learn more about our [[Engage with the Family History Library Online|online resources]] or visit [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] to search for your ancestors in indexed and digital collections. <br>
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==''Welcome to the Family History Library''==
[[Image:Family History Library2.jpg|right|700px|<center>Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States</center>]]
Learn about the famous Family History Library in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Visit in person for fun, engaging, interactive [[Family History Library Discovery Experiences|discovery experiences]] and to learn about your family's history. If you aren't able to visit, use FamilySearch.org to search for your ancestors in indexed and digital collections. You don't want to miss out on this valuable resource in the heart of Salt Lake City. #FamilyHistoryLibrary
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'''Family History Library'''<br><br>  
<font size="4">'''Family History Library'''</font><br>
 
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35 North West Temple Street<br> Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-1103<br>Phone: 1 801-240-6996<br> [https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=FXwabgIdAKBU-SGxDVp34YX-hSmV__i7B_VShzGxDVp34YX-hQ&q=Family+History+Library,+35+N.+West+Temple+St.,+Salt+Lake+City,+UT+84150&aq=&sll=40.770532,-111.894679&sspn=0.023141,0.052314&vpsrc=6&dirflg=r&ttype=now&noexp=0&noal=0&sort=def&ie=UTF8&hq=Family+History+Library,+35+N.+West+Temple+St.,+Salt+Lake+City,+UT+84150&hnear=&radius=15000&ll=40.770142,-111.89455&spn=0.023141,0.052314&t=m&z=15&start=0 Google Map]; [https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=family%20history%20library#map=19/40.77019/-111.89449 Open Street Map].  
 
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35 North West Temple Street<br> Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-1103<br>Phone: 1 801-240-6996<br> [https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=FXwabgIdAKBU-SGxDVp34YX-hSmV__i7B_VShzGxDVp34YX-hQ&q=Family+History+Library,+35+N.+West+Temple+St.,+Salt+Lake+City,+UT+84150&aq=&sll=40.770532,-111.894679&sspn=0.023141,0.052314&vpsrc=6&dirflg=r&ttype=now&noexp=0&noal=0&sort=def&ie=UTF8&hq=Family+History+Library,+35+N.+West+Temple+St.,+Salt+Lake+City,+UT+84150&hnear=&radius=15000&ll=40.770142,-111.89455&spn=0.023141,0.052314&t=m&z=15&start=0 Google Map]; [http://mapq.st/1oCdb6e MapQuest].  
'''Current Hours:'''<br>
 
'''''Closed until further notice'''''
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'''Information:''' <br>1 801-240-6536 
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1-801-240-4673
 
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'''Lost and Found:''' <br>1 801-240-5624
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'''Library Rules''':<br> [[Family History Library Rules]]
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'''Parking''':<br> [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/locations/temple-square-parking/church-museum-and-libraries?lang=eng Where to park]<br>
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=='''''<b>Discovery Experience at the Library</b>'''''==
[[Image:Discovery Experiencesnew.jpg|600x600px|right|Family History Library Main Floor]]
Learn about the [[Family History Library Discovery Experiences|Discovery Experiences]] on the Main Floor of the Family History Library.
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=='''''<b>Family History Library Information</b>'''''==
[[Image:Discovery Experience 4.jpg|left|400x400px|Family History Library Main Floor]]
===<b>Upcoming Family Events 2020</b>===
See our [[Family_Events_at_the_Family_History_Library|Family Events]] page for upcoming activities.
===[[Family History Library Classes and Webinars|Classes and Online Webinars]]===
Attend classes in person in the Family History Library or view some of them online as a webinar. Click on the month to see a list of all classes. All classes and webinars are free to the public. If you have problems viewing the class schedules using Mozilla Firefox browser, try Google Chrome, or Internet Explorer.
Webinars are currently being broadcast via Zoom. If you are not familiar with the program, this short video will teach you how to use Zoom to join a meeting. [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting Click here to view the video.]
====[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/img_auth.php/5/5f/May_2020.pdf Current Month Schedule]====


==Online Experiences==
===Online Classes===
Join us for an online class or watch a class from our archives. All classes and webinars are free to the public. ''Webinars are currently being broadcast via Zoom. If you are not familiar with the program, this short video will teach you how to use Zoom to join a meeting. [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting Click here to view the video.]''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/img_auth.php/5/5f/May_2020.pdf Current Month Schedule]'''<br>
*[[Family History Library Classes and Webinars#Upcoming Webinars|View upcoming and past webinars]]<br>
*[[Family History Library Classes and Webinars#Upcoming Webinars|View upcoming and past webinars]]<br>
===Online Consultations===
===Online FamilySearch Consultations - '''**NEW**'''===
Get help with your research questions from one of our FHL Specialist: [[Family History Library Online Consultations|learn more.]]


The Family History Library is piloting a free online consultation service. Members of the public can book a 20-minute consultation with one of the research specialists at the Family History Library. <br>
===Online FamilySearch Community===
[[Family History Library Online Consultations|Click here to learn more about booking an online consultation]].
Collaborate with other genealogists in the FamilySearch Community posting specific genealogical questions or translation requests regarding a country or region in the world. [https://community.familysearch.org/s/?language=en_ FamilySearch Community Research Groups]]
===Online Family History Activities===
*Have fun with your family using our [https://www.familysearch.org/discovery/ Online family history activities].
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===Plan a Family, Youth, or Adult Group Activity===
==Library Experiences==
''Until the Family History Library is reopened, use these [[Engage with the Family History Library Online|online resources]]''<br>
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'''Get the most out of your Family History Library visit with [[Preparing to come to Family History library in Salt Lake City|these tips]].'''
[[Image:Discovery Experience 4.jpg|right|350x350px|Family History Library Main Floor]]
===[[Family History Library Discovery Experiences|Discovery Experience]] - Main Floor===
*Create memories with family photos using various backgrounds.
*See where you and your ancestors come from.
*Find out what famous individuals are in your family tree.
*See a timeline for you and your ancestors and what their living space would have looked like.
*[[Family History Library Discovery Experiences|''Learn more'']]
=== Research Floors===
Help on how to start your genealogy or difficult research problems can be found on from our Research Specialists on the different research floors.
*[[Family History Library/B2 Floor|B2 Floor]] - British Isles Research floor, microfilm, and books
*[[Family History Library/B1 Floor|B1 Floor]] - International Research floor, microfilm, and books
*[[Family History Library/2nd Floor|2nd floor]] - US/Canada Research floor and microfilm
*[[Family History Library/3rd Floor|3rd Floor]] - US/Canada books
===Events===
*Join us for the [[Family History Library Block Party]] in 2021!


<font color="red">We will not be accepting reservations for group activities at this time due to the closure of the Family History Library.</font>
===Classes===
''Due to the Family History Library's closure, all in-person classes are being offered online.'' See the [[Family History Library Classes and Webinars#Upcoming Webinars|'''schedule of upcoming classes.''']]
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===Guest Resources===
===[[Guest Resources at the Family History Library|Guest Resources]]===
[[File:Research_consultant_helping_a_guest2.jpg|right|350x350px|Research Specialist helping a guest]]
The Family History Library has many resources available free of charge. They include:
The Family History Library has many resources available free of charge. Some of our resources are photo and slide scanners, digital film readers, microfilm readers, classes and webinars, [[Subscription websites available at the Family History Library|subscription websites]], [[Family_History_Library_Research_Specialists|professional research specialists]], and volunteers. For a detailed list of resources see the following link: [[Guest Resources at the Family History Library]]
*Photo and slide scanners
*Digital film readers
*Microfilm readers  
*[[Family History Library Classes and Webinars|Classes and webinars]]
*[[Subscription websites available at the Family History Library|Subscription websites]]
*[[Family_History_Library_Research_Specialists|Professional research specialists]] and volunteers  
*For a detailed list of resources see the following link: [[Guest Resources at the Family History Library]]<br>
*'''Offsite books or microfilms need to be ordered in advance of your visit. [[Guest Resources at the Family History Library#Request a "Vault Film"|Learn more]].
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[[File:Research_consultant_helping_a_guest2.jpg|left|350x350px|Research Specialist helping a guest]]
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===Collection Description===
===Collection Description===
The largest genealogical collection in the world—it is especially strong for the United States, British Isles, Scandinavia, Europe, Mexico, and parts of Germany, but also contains material from all parts of the world. The collection contains civil/vital births, marriages, and deaths, church records, county and local histories, court records, military records, probate records, passenger arrival lists, naturalization and land records. The large microfilm and book collections are being digitized and can be found on [https://familysearch.org/search/ '''www.familysearch.org''']. <br>
The largest genealogical collection in the world. It is especially strong for the United States, British Isles, Scandinavia, Europe, Mexico, and parts of Germany, but also contains material from all parts of the world. The collection contains civil/vital births, marriages, and deaths, church records, county and local histories, court records, military records, probate records, passenger arrival lists, naturalization and land records. The large microfilm and book collections are being digitized and can be found on [https://familysearch.org/search/ www.familysearch.org].
 
==Planning Your Visit==
 
===Prepare for Your Visit===
<font color="red">At this time, the Family History Library is closed and will not be accepting group reservations.</font><br>
 
[[File:Library group visits.jpg|right|359x359px|Family History Library Guests]]
 
===Have Questions? Give us a call!===
'''Classes, Hours, Parking:''' <br>1 801-240-6536 
 
'''Group reservations:'''<br>
<font color="red">At this time, the Family History Library is closed and will not be accepting group reservations.</font><br>
 
1-801-240-4673
 
'''Lost and Found:''' <br>1 801-240-5624
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===Parking at the FHL===
Click the new [https://www.lds.org/locations/temple-square-parking?lang=eng '''Temple Square parking''']link to get information on where to park in and around Temple Square, including the Family History Library, parking hours and rate information, UTA Trax information, and more.
 
===Library Rules===
While visiting the Library, be sure to view the current listing of [[Family History Library Rules]].
 
===Volunteer at the Family History Library===
Do you want to volunteer at the Family History Library? See [[Volunteer at the Family History Library]].
 
===Donations to the Family History Library===


== Additional Information ==
*[[Volunteer at the Family History Library]]
*[[Family History Library Donations|How to donate to the Family History Library]]
*[[Family History Library Donations|How to donate to the Family History Library]]


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