Provo Utah Edgemont 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. |
The Provo Edgemont North Family History Center serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.
Center Contacts and Hours
Location & Map:
- 4300 North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604
- The center is located in the white chapel on the west side of Canyon Road. Enter through the doors on the north side of the building.
- View a map showing the location of the center by clicking here
Language: English
Phone: (801) 222-3108
E-mail: ut_provoedgemontnorth@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
- Sundays 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
- 1st and 3rd Saturday 10 am-12 pm
Holiday Schedule:
- Closed week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks in December, major holidays and General Conference.
NEW! We now have a small table and chairs along with crayons and coloring pages for children who may be tagging along with their parents.
Calendar and Events
Class Schedule
September Classes
Scanning, Cropping & Attaching Photos Wednesday, Sept. 4th, by Bart Kowallis 7 - 8 p.m.
Putting the Story in Family History! Thursday, Sept. 12th, by Toni Thomas 7 – 8 p.m.
Nobody wants to hear family history stories, right? WRONG! Tell your stories in FUN, CREATIVE ways! SING the story! FILM the drama! COOK the memory! PLAY the Adventure! Come learn how to turn family research into appetizing nuggets that your family will love.
Scanning, Cropping & Attaching Photos Wednesday, Sept. 18th by Bart Kowallis 7 - 8 p.m.
How the FamilySearch Wiki Can Help Find Your Ancestors Tuesday, Sept 24th, by Elaine Riddle 12 - 1p.m.
What is the Wiki? How Do I Search the Wiki? Come and see!
Click here to register online or text, call or email Elaine Riddle to sign up for classes. 801-376-9612 or eriddle57@gmail.com
Center Resources
Collections
- We have the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); over 400 books on a wide variety of genealogical topics.
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. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My Past, Paper Trail, Heritage Quest, Access Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, GenLine Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
- Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)
- Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite, WordPad and others.
Hardware and Equipment
- 13 computers
- 1 microfilm reader
- 2 microfiche readers
- microfilm scanner/digitizer
- 2 printers
- photo flatbed scanner
- rapid document scanner
- copier
Center Services
Staff Research Specialties
Resources in the Local Area
Links
- FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
Volunteer at the Center
Please contact Patti Howard 801-802-8383 for volunteer opportunities at the Family History Center.