FamilySearch Library Closure Notice
On Tuesday, October 7th the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be holding a funeral for President Russell M. Nelson. All public facilities on Temple Square will be closed or have limited hours for public access. The FamilySearch Library will be open to the public from 3pm to 8pm MDT. We appreciate your understanding as we honor the life and legacy of President Nelson.
FamilySearch Book Scanning
What is FamilySearch Digital Library Book Scanning?
FamilySearch offers a free, easy service to digitally preserve your family history or a book of genealogical value. We look forward to the opportunity to scan your written family history!
Learn more about book scanning.
How Are Books Scanned?
Where are the Scanning Centers Located?
FamilySearch book scanning centers can be found in the following locations:
| Country | State/Province | City |
| USA | Arizona | Mesa - FamilySearch Remote Operations Center |
| Phoenix - Arizona State Library | ||
| California | Burbank -Southern California Genealogical Society | |
| Indiana | Fort Wayne - Allen County Public Library | |
| Missouri | Independence - Midwest Genealogy Center | |
| St. Louis - Missouri Historical Society | ||
| St. Louis - St. Louis County Library | ||
| Springfield Greene Library District | ||
| New York | Rochester- Rochester Public Library | |
| Ohio | Columbus - Columbus Metropolitan Library | |
| Texas | Dallas - Dallas Public Library | |
| Utah | Salt Lake - FamilySearch Library | |
| Lehi - Lehi FamilySearch Scanning Center | ||
| Canada | British Columbia | Surrey - British Columbia Genealogical Society |
| Ontario | Ottawa - Library & Archives Canada |
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