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
Additional E-mail: fhcmapleton@gmail.com
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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
2018 Mapleton FHC Family History Fair
- Theme: BE A PART of the MIRACLE!!
- Date: Saturday January 20, 2018
- Place: 475 North Highway 89, Mapleton, Utah
- Time: Begins at 9 AM
- Dress: Sunday or Business Casual
- Free Lunch served for all attendees.
- Beginner, Youth & Advanced Classes
2017 Family History Fair
Scroll down the page to see the handouts.
- Family Time at the Mapleton Family History Center
- We want to help you put "Family" back into Family History at the Mapleton Family History Center. Schedule a time for your family to gather at the Center to work on family history. Click here to see more details on how to schedule a time for your family.
- Operation Recovery: Save the Box
- Join our Twelve-Step Family History Program to preserve your family history. Click here to see more details. Click here for our Operation Recovery Flyer.
Mapleton FHC Class Schedules
Click on the Mapleton FHC Class Schedule title above to go to the NEW Class Schedule Page.
NOTE: For the True Beginner classes please be sure to know your FamilySearch/LDS.org user name and password and bring them to class.
| Date | Time | Class | Description | Teacher | Handout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday
Jan 16 |
10:30 AM | For True Beginners--
Part Two |
How to add individuals to the tree, Records Hints- locating & attaching, Explanation of why sources are so important, VERY SIMPLE list of sourcing cautions, Questions from class students. | ||
| Tuesday
Jan 16 |
1:30 PM | For True Beginners--
Part Two |
How to add individuals to the tree, Records Hints- locating & attaching, Explanation of why sources are so important, VERY SIMPLE list of sourcing cautions, Questions from class students. | ||
| Tuesday
Jan 16 |
7 PM | For True Beginners--
Part Two |
How to add individuals to the tree, Records Hints- locating & attaching, Explanation of why sources are so important, VERY SIMPLE list of sourcing cautions, Questions from class students. | ||
| Wednesday
Jan 17 |
1:30
PM |
For True Beginners--
Part Two |
How to add individuals to the tree, Records Hints- locating & attaching, Explanation of why sources are so important, VERY SIMPLE list of sourcing cautions, Questions from class students. | ||
| Thursday
Jan 18 |
7 PM | For True Beginners--
Part Two |
How to add individuals to the tree, Records Hints- locating & attaching, Explanation of why sources are so important, VERY SIMPLE list of sourcing cautions, Questions from class students. | ||
| Thursday
Feb 1 |
7 PM | Consultant Meeting | Meeting for all people with Family History callings in the Mapleton, Mapleton North & Mapleton West Stakes. | ||
| Sunday
Feb 4 |
6:30 PM | Finding Hidden Records on Family Search | Amberly Beck | ||
| Tuesday
Feb 6 |
1:30 PM | Beginning FamilySearch | Part One of Four | Vickie Barnes | |
| Sunday
Feb 11 |
6:30 PM | Youth Family History Class | Bring a large tablet or laptop if possible | ||
| Sunday Feb 11 | 6:30 PM | Resolving Duplicates and Best Practices for Merging in FamilySearch | Guy Black | ||
| Tuesday
Feb 13 |
1:30 PM | Beginning FamilySearch | Part Two of Four | Vickie Barnes | |
| Sun & Mon
Feb 18 & 19 |
CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT'S DAY | ||||
| Tuesday
Feb 20 |
1:30
PM |
Beginning FamilySearch | Part Three of Four | Vickie Barnes | |
| Sunday
Feb 25 |
6:30 PM | Converting Audio Cassette Tapes to Digital Files | Dan Gibson | ||
| Tuesday
Feb 27 |
1:30 PM | Beginning FamilySearch | Part Four of Four | Vickie Barnes | |
| Thursday
Mar 1 |
7 PM | Consultant Meeting | Meeting for all people with Family History callings in the Mapleton, Mapleton North & Mapleton West Stakes. | ||
| Sunday
Mar 4 |
6:30 PM | DNA Basics- Which test and How can it help? | Amberly Beck | ||
| Wednesday
Mar 7 |
1:30 PM | Beginning FamilySearch | Part One of Four | Marcy Zabriskie | |
Miscellaneous Classes How to Use our Scanners at the FHC (by appt. only) email Guy Black for a Wednesday night appointment at guyblacklaw@gmail.com.
To be on a class notification email list email Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com
For class suggestions email the class coordinator Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com.
Center Resources
Collections
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various 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
Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum
- 175 South Main Street, Springville, Utah 84663 (801)491-2076
- Springville Pioneer Museum
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 enthusiastic 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, class handouts, and other non-current materials.
2017 Family History Fair Class Handouts - To find the Handouts click on the link above.
- PowerPoint Presentations From Amy Fox's FamilySearch Classes