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 == What is the Family History Library Block Party?  ==
-The [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/ Global Family Reunion] is the "biggest, most extraordinary and most inclusive family reunion in history." The main event will be held on the grounds of the 1964 New York State Fair, current location of the [http://nysci.org/ New York Hall of Science]. You can read more about it on their website [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/about/ GlobalFamilyReunion.com]. <br>
+The Family History Library Block Party is sponsored by the Family History Department and the Church History Museum. It is a great event for family friendly fun, entertainment, and learning about your ancestors.
-The organizer and creator of the event is [http://ajjacobs.com/ A. J. Jacobs]. In his [https://rootstech.org/video/4066621600001 keynote address from RootsTech 2015], A. J. explains how the idea came to be. A. J. feels passionately that because we are all cousins if we could remember that the world would be a more peaceful place. He created the event so we could all meet our cousins. All proceeds of the New York event go towards the [https://www.crowdrise.com/GlobalFamilyReunion fight against Alzheimer's]. For more information on the event in New York City, please visit the [http://globalfamilyreunion.com/ Global Family Reunion website].
 == When is the Family History Block Party?  ==
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 *Bounce houses
 *Face painting<br>
-*Storytelling
+*Pioneer games
-*Library tours
 *Classes
+*Interactive family discovery experiences using technology.
 All activities and entertainment is family-centered and family-friendly.
-== Be part of the world's biggest family photo  ==
-In conjunction with the live event in New York, we will be taking a group photo in front of the Family History Library at 10:30 a.m.. The photo will then be sent electronically to be included in the photo taken in New York. If you'd like to be part of this history making photo, please be in front of the library by 10:25 a.m.<br>
 == Live Entertainment Schedule<br>  ==
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 The following live entertainment will take place outside the Family History Library on the plaza between the library and the Church History Museum.<br>
-:00 a.m.- Japanese Drum Dancers <br> 10:30 a.m. - Group Photo in front of the Family History Library<br> 11:00 a.m. - Pecos Posse Old West Singers<br> 11:45 a.m. - Polynesian Dancers<br> 12:30 p.m. - Scottish Bagpipers &amp; Dancers<br> 1:15 p.m. - Storyteller, Elaine Brewster<br>
+Details coming soon
 == Class Schedule<br>  ==