What's new at the Family History Library June 2016

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Family History Library Block Party
The Family History Library is hosting a Block Party on Saturday, June 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring your whole family to a family-friendly event with live entertainment, a climbing wall, bounce houses, face painting, and pioneer games for the kids. There will be indoor and outdoor activities.

Every hour there will be a class on how to get started doing your Family History or you can bring your photos and slides to scan. To see a schedule of the day’s activities, please use this link: https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library_Block_Party

For the Facebook Event page see the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1101688196518689/

Main Floor Reconstruction
The first phase of construction is completed on the Main Floor of the Family History Library. The second phase of construction will begin in September to convert the Main Floor into a flagship Discovery Center.


 * Camera1: (Lobby area) https://youtu.be/m7WA4qEjkNU
 * Camera2: (Main Floor area) https://youtu.be/oaDta7p9ZFU

Main Floor Reconstruction
Beginning December 14, the Main Floor and Lobby of the Family History Library will be undergoing renovation lasting until March 1, 2016. There will still be access into the Library and all of the other floors will still be available for use. The Main Floor will be opened up and two 60-seat classrooms that can be joined together to accomodate 120 people will be added. Addtional offices will also be included. This will be in future preparation to converting the Main Floor into a flagship Discovery Center!



New Patron Desktop
A new Patron Desktop has been recently added to the computers in the Family History Library and FamilySearch Center. The new look makes it easier and quicker to find information on the Desktop. New links include a Library Orientation and self-help training on creating and retrieving a username and password on familysearch.org. The Quick Links include subscritption webistes, found under Genealogy Websites, family history software, found under Family History Library, access to the CD Databases, and much more.

New Library Orientation
First time visitor to the Family History Library or can't remember where the 2nd Floor South Computer Lab is located? Get the help you need with the Library's new self-help orientation. The new orientation provides and interactive map to help learn what is available on each of the five floors in the Family History Library. Locate classrooms, books, microfilm, restrooms, copy centers and more through this new interative map available online and on the patron desktop at the Family History Library. Click the following link to check it out: New Library Orientation

New self-help training to retrieve or your familysearch.org username and password
Can't remember your familysearch.org account username or password? No problem! The Family History Library includes a new self-help training on how to create, sign in, or retrieve a familysearch.org username and password. This self-help training is available on the Family History Library desktop computers as well as online by clicking the following link. Good luck! Self-help FamilySearch account training

Easier access to online webinars
The Family History Library has made it easier to access online webinars. No more hassle trying to figure out where to go or how to access the webinar links. Go to wiki.familysearch.org and type Family History Library. Scroll down to Family History Library Information and click on the monthly class schedule. If the class is a webinar, simply click the webinar link before the class begins and you will be taken to the webinar page where you can begin watching the live webinar after typing in your name. Links are also available to download a copy of the handout and to view past webinars. Enjoy!