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<font size=" | <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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=''Welcome to the Family History Library''= | |||
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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'''Family History Library'''< | <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]; [ | '''Current Hours:'''<br> | ||
'''''Closed until further notice''''' | |||
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'''Information:''' <br>1 801-240-6536 | |||
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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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==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.]] | |||
===Online FamilySearch Community=== | |||
[ | 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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=== | ==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! | |||
===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]]=== | ||
The Family History Library has many resources available free of charge. They include: | |||
The Family History Library has many resources available free of charge. | *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 | 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]. | ||
== 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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Revision as of 13:05, 5 June 2020
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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 special resources. For the latest Family History Library status updates, please refer to the FamilySearch newsroom |
Welcome to the Family History Library[edit | edit source]
Come visit us in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah for fun, engaging, interactive discovery experiences and to learn about your family's history. If you aren't able to visit, learn more about our online resources or visit FamilySearch.org to search for your ancestors in indexed and digital collections.
|
Family History Library 35 North West Temple Street Current Hours: Information: Group reservations: Lost and Found: Library Rules: Parking: |
 |
Online Experiences[edit | edit source]
Online Classes[edit | edit source]
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. Click here to view the video.
Online FamilySearch Consultations - **NEW**[edit | edit source]
Get help with your research questions from one of our FHL Specialist: learn more.
Online FamilySearch Community[edit | edit source]
Collaborate with other genealogists in the FamilySearch Community posting specific genealogical questions or translation requests regarding a country or region in the world. FamilySearch Community Research Groups]
Online Family History Activities[edit | edit source]
- Have fun with your family using our Online family history activities.
Library Experiences[edit | edit source]
Until the Family History Library is reopened, use these online resources
Get the most out of your Family History Library visit with these tips.
Discovery Experience - Main Floor[edit | edit source]
- 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.
- Learn more
Research Floors[edit | edit source]
Help on how to start your genealogy or difficult research problems can be found on from our Research Specialists on the different research floors.
- B2 Floor - British Isles Research floor, microfilm, and books
- B1 Floor - International Research floor, microfilm, and books
- 2nd floor - US/Canada Research floor and microfilm
- 3rd Floor - US/Canada books
Events[edit | edit source]
- Join us for the Family History Library Block Party in 2021!
Classes[edit | edit source]
Due to the Family History Library's closure, all in-person classes are being offered online. See the schedule of upcoming classes.
Guest Resources[edit | edit source]
The Family History Library has many resources available free of charge. They include:
- Photo and slide scanners
- Digital film readers
- Microfilm readers
- Classes and webinars
- Subscription websites
- Professional research specialists and volunteers
- For a detailed list of resources see the following link: Guest Resources at the Family History Library
- Offsite books or microfilms need to be ordered in advance of your visit. Learn more.
Collection Description[edit | edit source]
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 www.familysearch.org.
Additional Information[edit | edit source]
See what people are saying about FamilySearch[edit | edit source]
Click here to follow the Family History Library on Facebook
Click here to follow FamilySearch on Facebook
TwitterLogo.pngClick here to follow us on Twitter
Click here to watch us on YouTube
Click Here to look us up on Google+
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