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.
In-Person Help at the FamilySearch Library
Why Come to the FamilySearch Library?
Research Languages and Expertise
Get genealogy help from specialized experts and volunteers who can speak or read in a variety of languages. Receive help with language translations, the Family Tree, FamilySearch.org and other genealogical websites, and next steps to take in your family history research.
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Explore some subscription websites for free, access FamilySearch digital images, and learn about many other genealogical websites to help you in your research.
Library Resources
340,000 books 128,000 periodicals 364 Computer stations 50 ScanPro microfilm scanners 13 CZUR scanners 4 KIC scanners Photo scanners to digitize photos Equipment to digitize film, video and audio Access to restricted digital books Access to microfilm not available online Large map screen Hands-on Discovery experiences Large guest breakroom
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