Mapleton Utah FamilySearch Center
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
Center Contacts and Hours
Location and Map:
Address: 1215 N. 1000 W. Mapleton, Utah. (Enter on the Southwest corner of the building.)
Phone: 801-489-2999
E-mail: ut_mapleton@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
Monday: 10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM
Sunday: 5 - 8 PM
Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events
- 2015 Family History Fair
- Join us on Saturday, 7 March 2015 at the LDS churchouse located at 475 North Highway 89 in Mapleton, Utah for our annual family history fair. Ron Tanner of FamilySearch will be our keynote speaker, and our best-ever panel of instructors will offer twenty class sessions. The event is completely free, no registration is required, and we even offer a simple free pizza lunch for everyone in attendance.
- 2015 Family History Fair Class Handouts
Class Schedules
Check our class schedule for a current list of classes below. We have classes on many Sunday nights. Check back frequently for updated schedules as we add new classes. For class suggestions contact class coordinator Guy Black at lawutah@gmail.com
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Sunday 15 Mar |
6:00 PM | Temple Reservation & Sharing | Join us for an overview of the process of reserving and taking names to the temple. Included in the presentation is an overview of the new feature in FamilySearch that allows you to share your reserved temple names with other members of the church through email. |
Guy Black |
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Sunday 22 Mar |
6:00 PM | Beginning Family History on FamilySearch, Part 1 |
This is part one of a four-part class directed at teaching anyone how to begin family history and use FamilySearch |
Amy Fox |
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Sunday 29 Mar |
6:00 PM | Beginning Family History on FamilySearch, Part 2 | This is part two of a four-part class directed at teaching anyone how to begin family history and use FamilySearch |
Amy Fox |
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Sunday 5 Apr |
General Conference |
No Classes |
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Sunday 12 Apr |
6:00 PM |
Beginning Family History on FamilySearch, Part 3 |
This is part three of a four-part class directed at teaching anyone how to begin family history and use FamilySearch |
Amy Fox |
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Sunday 19 Apr |
6:00 PM |
Beginning Family History on FamilySearch, Part 4 |
This is part four of a four-part class directed at teaching anyone how to begin family history and use FamilySearch |
Amy Fox |
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Sunday 19 Apr |
7:00 PM |
Fast Track FamilySearch Training - Part 1 | Get started on FamilySearch in three classes. Open to all adults & youth. Please bring a laptop or large tablet. |
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Sunday 26 Apr |
6:00 PM |
Temple Submission Policies | When and for whom can you reserve temple names? Join us for a class to learn the rules for taking names to the temple | Jim Baird |
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Sunday 26 Apr |
7:00 PM |
Fast Track FamilySearch Training - Part 2 |
Get started on FamilySearch in three classes. Open to all adults & youth. Please bring a laptop or large tablet. |
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Sunday 3 May |
7:00 PM | Fast Track FamilySearch Training - Part 3 | Get started on FamilySearch in three classes. Open to all adults & youth. Please bring a laptop or large tablet. |
Miscellaneous Classes How to Use our Scanners at the FHC (by appt. only) email Guy Black for a Wednesday night appointment at lawutah@gmail.com.
To be on a class notification email list email Guy Black at lawutah@gmail.com
For class suggestions email the class coordinator Guy Black at lawutah@gmail.com.
Center Resources
Collections
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
- (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)
Databases and Software
- FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
Hardware and Equipment
- We have 17 personal computers and 2 laser printer-copier-scanners with Duplex scanning capability.
- We have 2 Epson Perfection V500 photo, slide and document plate scanners.
- We have a Kodak PS80 High Speed photograph scanner.
- We have a Millenniata M-Writer archival disc writer and discs available for purchase for $3 each.
- We have readers & printers for both microfiche & microfilm research.
- We have an extensive collection of microfiche and specific microfilms ordered by our patrons.
- Call our phone number listed above to determine if we have a microfilm you are seeking.
Center Services
Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)
Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum
- 175 South Main Street, springville, Utah 84663 (801)491-2076
- http://www.springvillepioneermuseum.org/Springville_Pioneer_Museum/Welcome.html
Spanish Fork Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
- 390 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 (801)360-0117
Links
Volunteer at the Center
- We are always looking for volunteers to help staff our center. We welcome all enthusiatic family historians, regardless of experience or expertise. Even if you have no prior experience as a consultant, we can pair you with experienced consultants until you feel comfortable and trained in the consultant role.
- We need consultants for any of our shifts, but have special needs during the day on Thursdays and on Tuesday afternoons. We would also like to open the center on Friday mornings in the future.
Other Resources
- Posted below are links to resources from prior conferences, summer programs, and other non-current materials.