Las Vegas Nevada FamilySearch Library
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Services
Closed until further notice
The center is located in the historical downtown area in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In addition to family history research assistance and the ability to preserve your memories (photos, slides, negatives, video tapes, audio tapes, documents, and books), this facility is equipped with an exciting Discovery Center.
Two large interactive touch-screen monitors bring your family tree to life and allow you to discover your heritage and learn about your ancestors in a fun way.
Come have your own discovery experience with your ancestors.
Groups of 6 or more need call the library and make a reservation to ensure participation in a tour or visit.
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The major services that are provided at the center are:
Discovery Experience
Several large screen interactive displays provide engaging fun and learning for all ages in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese.
Family groups of any size may make a reservation.
Church groups need to make a reservation to use the Discovery Experience (Activity Day, Scouts, YM/YW, Relief Society, Priesthood, etc.).
Click Here to reserve a Discovery Center visit
Prior to your group's visit to the Discovery Center please:
Create a FamilySearch account
AND
bring your username and password with you
AND
build your family tree in your FamilySearch account to a deceased ancestor.
Click Here for more information about the Discovery Experience
Research Assistance
- We will help you get started on FamilySearch.org
- We will help you find your family
- Dozens of state-of-the-art computers are available
- Many premium genealogical and historical websites are available
Classes
Several topics of training are offered by knowledgeable teachers each month
List of classes offered with related outlines & handouts
(Class Outlines and Handouts should be printed before coming to class --- also bring your login name and password information)
NOTE: There are no reservations -- classes are filled by those who arrive first.
Children Area
This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.
There is a play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended.
Other services available near the children's area include -- photo scanner, book scanner, document scanner, and video conversion. Most of these services must be reserved online.
Scanning/Conversion Equipment
Convert your photos & slides into .jpg files and documents into .pdf files.
Video tapes can be converted to a digital video format (.mp4).
Audio tapes can be converted to a digital audio format (.mp3).
Click here to learn more about our scanners/converters and how to prepare for your visit
Click Here to reserve a Photo Scanner Station
.... a Slide Scanner Station
.... a Video Tape Conversion Room
For Wards, Stakes, and Family Groups
Reserve a Classroom
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.
Get more details about reserving a classroom
Click Here to reserve a Classroom
Schedule an Event
Reservations may be made for special ward and stake family history events as well as for family reunion groups working on family history.
Get more details about scheduling an event
Lost and Found
Check with our reception desk if you believe you have left items during your last visit. We have a growing collection.
Items include - strollers, glasses, USB drives, jewelry, pictures, papers, and more.
Click here to learn more about our group tours