Provo Utah Freedom FamilySearch Center

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FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.


Welcome to the Provo Utah Freedom FamilySearch Center

Provo South FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours

Location Map

  • Address: 835 S 500 W, Provo, UT 84601
  • The FamilySearch Center entrance is located on the east side of the building.

Phone: (801) 722-5535

E-mail: ut_provofreedom@familyhistorymail.org

Hours of Operation:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
2:00 pm to 8:00 pm 10:00 am to 12:00 noon 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Closed Closed
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Spanish Consultants

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Spanish Consultants

By appointment By appointment
  • Monday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
  • Thursday: 7:00 pm-9 pm. Spanish Speaking Consultants
  • Friday: By appointment
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm. 6-8 pm Spanish Speaking Consultants

Holiday and Center Closure Schedule

2023 Holiday and Center Closure
Dates Days Holiday Celebration
Jan 1-2 Sunday & Monday New Year'd Day
Feb 14 Tuesday Valentines
Apr 1-2 Saturday/Sunday General Conference
Apr 9 Sunday Easter
May 14 Sunday Mother's Day
May 27-29 Saturday to Monday Memorial Day
Jun 18 Sunday Father's Day
July 1-4 Saturday to Tuesday Independence Day
July 24 Monday Pioneer Day Holiday
Sep 2-4 Saturday to Monday Labor Day
October 7-8 Saturday/Sunday General Conference
Nov 22-26 Wednesday to Sunday Thanksgiving
Dec 20 -31 Wednesday to Sunday Christmas
2024 Holiday and Center Closure
Dates Days Holiday Celebration
Jan 1 Monday New Year's Day

Calendar and Events

-- Zoom Family History class every Sunday evening at 7 pm. (Get a link for the class here: Family History Class)

-- Previously taught classes may be found at this google link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cdKAOe6zSkknKvWxJT-zIzvvBkWrBvHreqqA-zj9Vbo/edit


THE FSC WILL CLOSE at 6 PM ON 23 JULY

Upcoming Events


Staff Training Meetings

  • Our Staff Training Meetings will be announced.

Center Resources

Provo South FHC Family Tree.JPG FHC Computer Lab.JPG Provo South FHC Resources Computers.JPG

Collections

A variety of books on many subjects

Family History Activities and Games: Puzzles, FH Jenga, FH Memory Game, FH Shoots and Ladders, FH related storybooks for children, Coloring Sheets and more!

Databases and Software

  • FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
  • Roots Magic
  • Ancestral Quest
  • Audacity
  • Photoshop Elements

Hardware and Equipment

  • 10 Computers
  • 1 High Speed Photo Scanner
  • 1 Printer/scanner
  • 1 smart TV
  • 1 Cassette tape to USB MP3 Converter (can also do records)
  • 1 Audio digital recorder

Center Services

Staff Research Specialties:

  • Krystal Vomocil - Freedom Stake Temple and Family History Consultant-FamilySearch Center
  • Ed and Elsie Sparks - Provo Freedom Stake Temple and Family History Consultants

Resources in the Local Area

  • BYU Family History Library
  • Provo City Cemetery

Links

Provo Utah Freedom FamilySearch Center *Facebook


Volunteer at the Center

If you are interested in volunteering at the Provo Utah Freedom FamilySearch Center we would love to have you and invite you to contact us for further information and direction. You do not need any advanced knowledge of Family History to be a volunteer. We will train and prepare you to serve in the FamilySearch Center.