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*'''Orientation: '''Watch a video orientation of FamilySearch and the Family History Library. (7-10 minutes)<br> | *'''Orientation: '''Watch a video orientation of FamilySearch and the Family History Library. (7-10 minutes)<br> | ||
*'''FamilySearch Family Tree activities: '''Use computers in a lab to learn basic FamilySearch Family Tree techniques and features in a highly interactive, fun presentation. (60 minutes) | *'''FamilySearch Family Tree activities: '''Use computers in a lab to learn basic FamilySearch Family Tree techniques and features in a highly interactive, fun presentation. (60 minutes) | ||
*'''Find A Name: '''An exciting, informative presentation to learn how to use descendancy research to find your cousins (60 minutes) | *'''Find A Name: '''An exciting, informative presentation to learn how to use descendancy research to find your cousins. (60 minutes) | ||
*'''Searching Activity: '''Learn how to search through historical records on familysearch.org and other online databases to find your ancestors.(60 minutes) | *'''Searching Activity: '''Learn how to search through historical records on familysearch.org and other online databases to find your ancestors. (60 minutes) | ||
*'''FamilySearch Indexing:''' Learn about FamilySearch indexing and how to get started. (60 minutes) | *'''FamilySearch Indexing:''' Learn about FamilySearch indexing and how to get started. (60 minutes) | ||
*'''Scavenger Hunt: '''Get to know the Family History Library by taking a scavenger hunt on the different floors, becoming acquainted with facility as you look for clues. (recommended for children, 60 minutes) | *'''Scavenger Hunt: '''Get to know the Family History Library by taking a scavenger hunt on the different floors, becoming acquainted with facility as you look for clues. (recommended for children, 60 minutes) | ||
*'''Memories of Me: '''Creating a personal timeline that introduces groups to journal writing and keeping personal and family histories in an enjoyable way (20-30 minutes) | *'''Memories of Me: '''Creating a personal timeline that introduces groups to journal writing and keeping personal and family histories in an enjoyable way. (20-30 minutes) | ||
*'''Genealogical societies:''' Genealogical societies usually visit the library over the course of a few days for research, and typically are self-directed. They may choose to reserve a classroom for their own group activities and instruction. | *'''Genealogical societies:''' Genealogical societies usually visit the library over the course of a few days for research, and typically are self-directed. They may choose to reserve a classroom for their own group activities and instruction. | ||
*'''Boy Scout Genealogy merit badge workshop:''' The Family History Library offers a monthly Boy Scout Genealogy merit badge workshop, on the third Saturday of each month. Prior registration is required to attend. For more information on the workshop and instruction on how to register, click [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Family_History_Library/Boy_Scout_Genealogy_Merit_Badge_Workshop Genealogy merit badge workshop]. | *'''Boy Scout Genealogy merit badge workshop:''' The Family History Library offers a monthly Boy Scout Genealogy merit badge workshop, on the third Saturday of each month. Prior registration is required to attend. For more information on the workshop and instruction on how to register, click [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Family_History_Library/Boy_Scout_Genealogy_Merit_Badge_Workshop Genealogy merit badge workshop]. | ||