Hours
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MONDAY
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY - THURSDAY
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Address and Telephone
321 22nd Street
Ogden, Utah 84401
(801) 626-1132
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Enhance Your Experience in the Discovery Center:
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*If you already have a FamilySearch account, be sure to bring your account username and password when you visit the Center.
- If you do not have an account, set one up before coming by following the instructions on the link below.
- Be sure you have at least one connection to a deceased ancestor.
- Assistance is available at the Center to help you set up the account and to build your family tree.
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Genealogy Societies
American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR)
If interested contact Phil Boltz at seibgoose@gmail.com
Problem Solving Sessions
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This is an open forum to discuss and solve problems. This will be on a weekly basis, both afternoon and evening.
Sessions will be held in the small classroom upstairs.
- Problems with Merging - Thursday August 22 From 2:00 to 3:00 pm and 7:30 to 8:00 pm.
- Using and Attaching Sources Thursday August 29 From 2:00 to 3:00 pm and 7:30 to 8:30 pm
- Finding and Using Hints Thursday Sept. 5 From 2:00 to 3:00 pm and 7:300 to 8:30 pm
- Descendancy Research Thursday Sept 12 From 2:00 to 3:00 pm and 7:30 to 8:30 pm
- This will be on a continuing basis as long as there is attendance.
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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.
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.
Classroom: Group Reservations
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* Groups are responsible to provide their own instructor(s).
- Find Ancestor Names to Take to the Temple--Learn techniques for finding ancestors who need temple ordinances.
- Indexing--Learn how to do web based indexing
- Add Memories--pictures, stories, documents and audio files. Learn how to download the Memory App to your smart phone.
- Research--Learn how to search for documents and attach them as sources using FamilySearch Research
- If you have more than 36 people in your class, please schedule the second classroom.
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Photo Scanning Equipment
The Center has the following equipment available to you:
Remember to bring you own Thumb drive and DVD's if using VHS to DVD recorder.
- Flatbed Scanner. (Flatbed scanner is scheduled with the PS80.) Excellent for books, documents, certificates, and items with thick bindings. Individually scans multiple pictures from a single page.
- Batch Picture Scanner. Uses a feed tray which allows items to be scanned much faster than on the flatbed.
- Slide Scan. Automatically scans 35mm slides from a standard slide carousel.
- Lexmark Color Copier/Printer/Scanner. Converts multiple page documents into a single pdf file. This is ideal for preserving and sharing typewritten family histories.
- VHS or DVD to MP4 recorder. Converts VHS to DVD or MP4. Make sure to bring plenty of DVD's For every two hours of recording you will need a DVD.
- Bring a thumb drive to put your MP4's on.
You are allowed one (1) appointment per machine a day, and only two (2) appointments a week.
If you are 15 minutes or more late for your appointment your time can be given to someone else.
Basic FamilySearch Class:
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*This will be a Four week One hour Class Starting.
- 1:00 p.m. October 8th
- 5:00 p.m. October 10th
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Children's 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.
Children's Group Activity
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- Starting July 8 2019
- Ages 8-10 and maximum of 15 visitors per group.
- This activity is free.
- The class will introduce the children to family history, help them begin to complete their own history.
- My Family Booklet (provided to each child). and learn about the importance of preserving memories.
- They will record a memory in our recording room which can be shared through email with each child.
- The class will last approximately 1 hour.
- Requirements..We ask that there be one adult for every 3 children and that the adults stay with the group the entire time.
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