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== Visiting a FamilySearch Center  ==
== Visiting a FamilySearch Center  ==
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Before you visit a FamilySearch Center, it is suggested you create a FamilySearch account to improve your experience in the Discovery Experiences.<br>
Before you visit a FamilySearch Center, it is suggested you create a FamilySearch account to improve your experience in the Discovery Experiences.<br>


FamilySearch Centers are/will be located in LDS Church meetinghouse facilities (chapels and Stake Centers of [http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]). You do not have to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to make use of a Family History Center.&nbsp; Everyone is welcome to visit the centers and use their resources. <br>
FamilySearch Centers are/will be located in LDS Church meetinghouse facilities (chapels and Stake Centers of [http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]). You do not have to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to visit a center. Everyone is welcome to visit the centers and families with children are welcome. <br>


The centers are generally staffed by volunteer members of local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as non-LDS genealogy enthusiasts from the community. Staff members are not paid for their services. More experienced volunteers may be able to assist patrons with specific research challenges.  
The centers are generally staffed by volunteer members of local congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as non-LDS genealogy enthusiasts from the community. Staff members are not paid for their services. More experienced volunteers may be able to assist patrons with specific research challenges.  
Because the center hours, resources, and expertise of volunteer staff will vary widely, patrons with specific research questions may wish to call before visiting a center to find out who might be able to assist them, and the best time to visit.


==== Discovery Experiences ====
==== Discovery Experiences ====
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==== Free classes  ====
==== Free classes  ====


FamilySearch Centers may offer classes and special seminars.  
FamilySearch Centers may offer classes and special seminars.
 


== FamilySearch Centers vs. Family History Center ==
== FamilySearch Centers vs. Family History Center ==