Provo Utah Edgemont North Family History Center

The Provo Edgemont North Family History Center serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 4300 North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604
 * The center is located in the white chapel on the west side of Canyon Road. Enter through the doors on the north side of the building.
 * View a map showing the location of the center by clicking here

Language: English

Phone: (801) 222-3108

E-mail: [mailto:ut_provoedgemontnorth@ldsmail.net ut_provoedgemontnorth@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:


 * Sundays          2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
 * Tuesday         10 am - 4 pm and  7 pm - 9 pm  Evenings by Appointment
 * Wednesday    10 am - 4 pm and  7 pm - 9 pm  Evenings by Appointment
 * Thursday        10 am - 4 pm and  7 pm - 9 pm
 * 1st and 3rd Saturday  10 am-12 pm

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks in December, major holidays and General Conference.

NEW! We now have a small table and chairs along with crayons and coloring pages for children who may be tagging along with their parents.

Class Schedule
Research Tools for England, Sunday, January 12, 2020, 2:30 p.m. by Beth McCarty

Using Maps in Family History, Sunday January 26, 2020 3 p.m. by Melissa Franklin

FamilySearch Gallery/Memories, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 12 p.m. by Elaine Riddle

To sign up for classes, text or email Elaine, 801-376-9612 or eriddle57@gmail.com or sign up online https://bit.ly/2OUGMws

Collections

 * We have the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); over 400 books on a wide variety of genealogical topics.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My Past, Paper Trail, Heritage Quest, Access Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, GenLine Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
 * Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)
 * Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite, WordPad and others.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 13 computers
 * 1 microfilm reader
 * 2 microfiche readers
 * microfilm scanner/digitizer
 * 2 printers
 * photo flatbed scanner
 * rapid document scanner
 * copier

Resources in the Local Area

 * BYU Family History Library
 * UVTAGG

Links

 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Volunteer at the Center
Please contact Patti Howard 801-802-8383 for volunteer opportunities at the Family History Center. Basic computer and familly history skills are helpful.