Ogden Utah FamilySearch Center

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Ogden FamilySearch Center

Hours

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

Enhance Your Experience in the Discovery Center

Bring your FamilySearch username and password.

If you do not have an account, set one up before coming by clicking on the link below.
Be sure you have at least one connection to a deceased ancestor.
Assistance is available at the Center to help if you have trouble with the link.

Genealogy Societies

American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR)
If interested contact Phil Boltz at seibgoose@gmail.com

Problem Solving Sessions

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 September 19 From 2:00 to 3:00 pm and 7:30 to 8:00 pm.
Using and Attaching Sources - Thursday September 26 From 2:00 to 3:00 pm and 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Finding and Using Hints - Thursday October 3 From 2:00 to 3:00 pm and 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Descendancy Research - Thursday October 10 From 2:00 to 3:00 pm and 7:30 to 8:30 pm

Everyone is invited to attend!

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

* 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.

Classroom: Group Reservations

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:

*This will be a one hour class for four weeks, starting:

1:00 p.m. October 8th
5:00 p.m. October 10th
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.

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

* 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) to 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.

Ogden Children's Group Activity

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