FamilySearch Library
FamilySearch Library
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Family History Library has the largest collection of genealogical information in one place. The focus of the Family History Library is to help guests make personal family discoveries.
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Jack B
Salt Lake City, UT1 contribution
Nov 2022
Your "Memory Lane Scanning Center" has been outstanding for all my needs to preserve photos, old snail-mail letters, and documents. I have been coming to the center for three years and have been able to preserve thousands of records which I save on an external hard drive and then up into my Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage. The setup of equipment with a computer connected to both a batch scanner and to a flatbed scanner has been the perfect combination to swing back and forth with various records in a seamless manner as I am able to preserve all of my records without having to hop back and forth between two computers because I needed to suddenly use the flatbed scanner and vice versa. I have also greatly appreciated being able to come to the center and use the equipment without having to make a reservation. For the three years I have come to the Library I have rarely seen all of the the scanning equipment being used at the same time. I hope the Library will NOT start a reservation system to accessing their scanning/digitizing equipment.
Written November 11, 2022
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TSP2014
Colleyville, TX387 contributions
Jun 2023
We were told about this by a friend who is Mormon. We have always been curious about our family tree. We knew we had some Native American heritage, but wasn't sure which tribe etc. The staff is very helpful. You do need to know some basic information about some of your relatives. When you plug-in the information the tree builds itself. It was amazing to see how far back it goes and find out who you are related too. The technology is new and very easy to use. I know the library is funded by the Mormon church. We were worried they might try to convert us, but they never pushed their beliefs. They even printed out a family pie chart for us to take home and the cool part is you can continue when you get home once you create a login, so anything you find there you can have forever. If you are curious about your family history this is definitely worth a stop. The only thing I would say is to find parking in lot nearby since there is a lot of construction going on right now. We parked about a block away and paid $5 to park which was good all day.
Written June 19, 2023
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Tom Y
Wausau, WI169 contributions
Mar 2020
The library is excellent. Lots and lots of volunteer helpers to set you on your path.
There are really interesting hands on touchscreen computers that will give you origins and show you any famous people you may be related to, that was fun. If you are ready to really research the library has seemingly unlimited information.
To get the most out of your trip you should gather some family information on parents, grandparents and beyond if possible. Dates of birth and death along with locations will help as well. It is possible to create a free account for your search from home, that will also maximize your time in the library. If you can’t they will help you with everything to set up your account.
There are really interesting hands on touchscreen computers that will give you origins and show you any famous people you may be related to, that was fun. If you are ready to really research the library has seemingly unlimited information.
To get the most out of your trip you should gather some family information on parents, grandparents and beyond if possible. Dates of birth and death along with locations will help as well. It is possible to create a free account for your search from home, that will also maximize your time in the library. If you can’t they will help you with everything to set up your account.
Written March 5, 2020
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mrsinvbear
Hurley, NY15 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
If we had the time (30-40 minutes) we would’ve started my family tree and used their resources. We were warmly greeted at the door and asked about what we wanted to accomplish at the library. With help logging in to our own iPad we were given the chance to walk around the main floor and explore our family name and birth year facts. Quick but pleasant experience. We want to go back!
Written January 8, 2020
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dfb260
Staunton, VA486 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Staffed by helpful volunteers, this free facility allows you to do computerized genealogical research. It is definitely worth a visit, if you want to know more about your ancestors and family history. What you find will be interesting, perhaps surprising and an emotional experience. Operated by the LDS church. Highly recommend!
Written September 28, 2023
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today1111
Ocoee, TN133 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Didn't find anything that I couldn't find online at home. I was there for 4 hours. Nice staff. They have a large selection of books (history) about cities where your family grew up. Microfilm is on computer screen
You can scroll to find information you're looking for. No index or way to search.
You can scroll to find information you're looking for. No index or way to search.
Written August 23, 2022
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TerryRxyz
Boone, NC128 contributions
Oct 2022
After using FamilySearch records on microfilm and online for 25 years it was great to see the "mother ship." The welcome desk offered us a private tour of the whole facility, which was fun.
Most of the information is now online, but there are still some records available only here if one has time to do some research while there.
Most of the information is now online, but there are still some records available only here if one has time to do some research while there.
Written January 10, 2023
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tarajean424
Colleyville, TX420 contributions
Jun 2023
I did not know what to expect before I came-I knew that they would help me be able to find out more of my family history that I did not know, but my expectations were far exceeded. The staff here is so helpful. They guide you through the whole process. You have to create a free account online, then from there you start your research. The volunteer with me probably spent about an hour or more just helping me. She was able to help me along the way and help me unravel my family history. At the end, I had the option to print out a family tree fan that went back nine generations. I was able to take it back home with me and use ancestory.com to help fill in the gaps that family search missed. I would highly recommend this place-I am so grateful that my family and I visited here.
Written June 25, 2023
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connysmom
Greer, SC74 contributions
Jul 2023
I've been doing genealogy for 50 years, and had questions about a missing person in my husband's line. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. I didn't find the person, but got explanations about what could have happened, and resources where I might find them.
If you have a family search account, they will print you a free 9-generation poster of your family tree!!
Snack room available, with the most reasonable prices I've ever seen in vending machines. Quality sandwiches and frozen meals available as well.
If you have a family search account, they will print you a free 9-generation poster of your family tree!!
Snack room available, with the most reasonable prices I've ever seen in vending machines. Quality sandwiches and frozen meals available as well.
Written July 12, 2023
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FreqTrav704
South Daytona, FL210 contributions
Feb 2020
Heard positive things and wanted to see if they had any info on my family that I had not already found. Elder Wiseman on the 1st floor was very helpful. We started on the 3rd floor but no volunteers available, so went to 2nd. After a bit, finally found one although we needed two. Eventually found another. Expected it to be quiet like most libraries but it was not. If I'd been working independently, would have worn head or earphones. Anyway, my friend was successful. I did not learn anything new. Happy for her, but disappointed for me. Probably good idea to visit during the week when it's less busy.
Written February 6, 2020
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Hello I would like to do my family history by mail and by email .I'm home bound. Do you have applications I could send in for my folks history?
Written June 9, 2019
Please remove the spaces in the web site above. I had to put them in to get this site to accept my answer.
Written October 8, 2019
Интерисует родословная предков на Украине(Малороссии)
-Наумъ Павловичъ Рудыченко(Рудниченко) с. Царичанка
-Павелъ........ Рудыченко
Written March 6, 2019
Наумъ Павловичъ родил ся приблизительно в 1870г. Умер приблизительно в 1958-1959гг.
Нужна информация о его отце Павле и о всех дедах по мужской линии.
Written March 6, 2019
So, I've been using ancestry's website for years. Do you think it would still be worth the visit to go to the Family Library or is it mostly what you find on ancestry online?
Thanks,
Andy
Written April 24, 2018
I believe that there are still items that are NOT available on Ancestry or even Family Search. They are getting closer, I believe, but I think that I heard that there are some copyright issues with some items, where the item can't yet be shared online. Some items are ONLY available for viewing at a Family History Center's computer. So yes, it is worth it to go to the Library because it is amazing, you get SO much there that you get alot done so fast.
Written April 25, 2018
Visited your Amazing F Library twice already & going back this June, do you also do DNA Ansestry Tests??
Written March 21, 2018
Ancestry is the cheapest way to do DNA testing with many features, then you can cross-list on several of the other sites for free and get more info.
Written April 3, 2018
lwosbo
Bowling Green, Kentucky
I'm trying not find out what an Affiliate Record Identifier is. I've been trying to find the name of a baby relative, Know a parent name but not the baby's. who only lived a few days. Haven't been successful but a 9-digit appeared on the form last time I tried. I thought maybe it would help me find what I need but don't have a clue what to do with it.
Written February 24, 2018
There is limited information in this request so I can't be certain.
Many of the records that FamilySearch and the Family History Library hold are created with Partners. There are some records that will reference a record on a Partner / Affiliate site with the unique identifier from the site. For instance there are unique identifiers on Ancestry's site that are only carried into FamilySearch to take you back to the record held on Ancestry.
While you are in the Family History Library or One of the 4,800 Family History Centers around the world you can use Ancestry Institution for free to look at the Affiliate record on their site. Many other partners have similar agreements with Family Search where access their records is free in the Library and Centers.
Hope that helps
Written February 26, 2018
lwosbo
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Are Affiliate Record Identifier numbers part of your system? They're on some of my documents but I don't know what to do with them.
Written February 23, 2018
That is a unique question. So unique that I haven't a clue. Only someone versed in family history research, like a librarian, will know. Good Luck.
Written February 24, 2018
Do they have information for those not born in the United States too?
Written September 4, 2016
Definitely Yes. My wife's family is from Trentino, Italy. We have found records for many branches of her family from Trentino and neighboring Austria dating back to the 16th Century. A few years ago, we took a friend to the FH Library. He is an Arab Christian, born in Nazareth, and was attending medical school at Hadassah University in Jerusalem. He is now the chief medical officer for The West Bank. He was skeptical that the library would have any of his family records. He was astounded to find extensive family records written in Arabic.
My family records dating to the 16th Century from the UK and Germany are there. So the answer is YES.
Written September 6, 2016
Are reservations needed to have help?
Is there a cafe onsite?
Is there a dress code?
Thank you!
Written September 8, 2015
I was at the Family Search Center which requires no reservation. I think there is a café at the front. Dress would be modest. I now realize the Family History Library is in a different building. The Family Search Center is a great place to get started on your search as they have volunteers that help you.
Written September 8, 2015
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