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| | ===The Las Vegas FamilySearch Library === is an extension of the world famous FamilySearch Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah and one of 16 regional genealogy libraries located throughout the United States. |
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| ----<Font Color=red>The Las Vegas FamilySearch Center is closed until further notice</Font>}} | | ----<Font Color=red>The Las Vegas FamilySearch Center is closed until further notice</Font>}} |
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| | '''Hours of Operation''' |
| | *Mon: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| | *Tue: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| | *Wed: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| | *Thu: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| | *Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| | *Sat: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| | *Sun: Closed |
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| | '''Holidays''' <br> |
| | January 1-4-New Year's <br> |
| | April 4- Saturday-General Conference <br> |
| | May 23-25-Memorial Day Weekend <br> |
| | July 2-6 July 4th <br> |
| | September 5-7- Labor Day Weekend <br> |
| | October 3-General Conference <br> |
| | November 23-28-Thanksgiving <br> |
| | December 12-31 Christmas |
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| ==='''Major services provided at the center are:'''===
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| ===='''Discovery Experience'''====
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| *Two large screen interactive displays provide engaging fun and learning for all ages in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese.
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| *Family groups of any size may make a reservation.
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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>
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| <B>Prior to your group's visit to the Discovery Center please:<br>
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| *Create a FamilySearch account<br>
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| *<Font color="red"><B>AND</B></Font> bring your username and password with you<br>
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| *<Font color="red"><B>AND</B></Font> build your family tree in your FamilySearch account to a deceased ancestor.<br>
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| === Research Assistance ===
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| *We will help you get started on FamilySearch.org
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| *We will help you find your family
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| *Dozens of state-of-the-art computers are available
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| *Many premium genealogical and historical websites are available
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| === Classes ===
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| Several topics of training are offered by knowledgeable teachers each month <B>NOTE:</B> There are no reservations -- classes are filled by those who arrive first.
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| === Children's Area ===
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| 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.
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| === Scanning/Conversion Equipment ===
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| *Convert your photos & slides into .jpg files
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| *Documents into .pdf files.
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| *Video tapes can be converted to a digital video format (.mp4).
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| *Audio tapes can be converted to a digital audio format (.mp3).
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| === Books, Books and More Books ===
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| 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 on the main floor that include about 900 books. Another 800 books dedicated to Family Histories.
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| === For Wards, Stakes and Family Groups ===
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| <B>Reserve a Classroom</B> 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. <B>Schedule an Event</B> Reservations may be made for special ward and stake family history events as well as for family reunion groups working on family history.
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| ===<B>'''Lost and Found'''</B>===
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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. Items include - glasses, USB drives, jewelry, pictures, papers, and more.
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| [[Category:Utah_Family_History_Centers]] | | [[Category:Utah_Family_History_Centers]] |