FamilySearch Library Block Party
What is the Family History Library Block Party?
The Family History Library Block Party is a fun family-friendly event sponsored by the Family History Library with assistance from the Church History Museum. West Temple Street between North and South Temple will be blocked off for live entertainment and indoor and outdoor activities in the Family History Library and the Church History Museum.
When is the Family History Block Party?
The Family History Library Block Party will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The event in Salt Lake City will run from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. It will be held on West Temple Street from North Temple to South Temple.
There is no charge to attend the Family History Library event. All activities are family-friendly.
Live Entertainment Schedule
The following live entertainment will take place outside the Family History Library on the plaza between the library and the Church History Museum.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
Outdoor Activities
There will be fun for the whole family with the following free activities!
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Bounce Houses |
| Face Painting | |
| Pioneer Games | |
| Rock Climbing Wall | |
| Food Trucks | |
| Snow Cones |
Discovery Experiences Inside the Library
| Time | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
All About Me | Learn about your name and history the year you were born |
| Where I Come From | See migration routes for your ancestors | |
| My Famous Relatives | Find out what famous individuals you're related to | |
| My Time Machine | See your family in time | |
| Picture My Heritage | See your face in a costume worn by an ancestor | |
| Record My Story | Answer questions about yourself while being recorded | |
| Record Our Story | Family members can record information about their family or an ancestor | |
| Picture Our Heritage | Create memories of the event with family photos using various backgrounds |
Family History Library Mobile Device Workshop
Finding Your Ancestor in a Record Using FamilySearch and Ancestry
Adding a Memory to the Family Tree
Inside the Church History Museum
| Time | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Detective Interactive Program | Test your detective skills as you learn the mysteries behind several artifacts on display at the Church History Museum | |
| Ongoing | Pioneer Games | Learn about and play games loved by your ancestors |
| Ongoing | The Heavens Are Open Exhibit - 220 degree screeb | History of the Church from 1820-1846 including Joseph Smith's vision |
| Ongoing | Tell Me the Stories of Jesus Children's Exhibit | Hands-on activities and art projects for toddlers to 12-year-olds |
Where is the Family History Library?
The Family History Library is located at 35 North West Temple (between North and South Temple) in downtown Salt Lake City. For more information please click here.
Parking
There are several places to park around the Family History Library and Temple Square.
- Free parking. Behind the LDS Church History Museum the day of the event there will be limited free parking. Enter the lot from North Temple.
- Pay parking. City Creek Center enter from South Temple.
- Pay parking. Lot on the northwest corner of North Temple and West Temple.
- Pay parking. Under the LDS Conference Center. Enter on West Temple just north of North Temple.
