Nampa Idaho Family History Center



Location Map:
 * Location Map

Address:


 * 101 N Canyon Street Nampa Idaho 83651-2050 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-208-467-5827
 *  NOTICE: Out of consideration for our volunteers and guests it is recommended, but not required, that you wear a mask when visiting our Family History Center. Space is limited due to social distancing. It is recommended that you call ahead to check availability. 

Open Hours: The Nampa Idaho Family History Center will open March 2 2021.

We have updated our Center with new lights, carpet, Paint and blinds. We have also installed new computer stations in the patron area. Each desk now 5 ft long, giving each station plenty of room for books or laptops or research papers.

We are looking for more volunteers. if you are interested please contact your Stake High Council Representative for Family History.


 * Monday: Closed
 * Tuesday: 10am to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm
 * Wednesday: 1pm to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm
 * Thursday: 10am to 4pm
 * Friday: Closed
 * Saturday: Closed
 * Due to the COVID 19 pandemic and the ongoing restrictions, we have had to decrease the hours of operation. We hope to be open more hours and to provide additional classes in the near future.

Classes and Workshops
Classes or workshops for your group can be scheduled at the Family History Center.

Please call us at 467-5827 to schedule a time for your group.

Preparations for Groups Attending the Family History Center
1. GROUPS: Please have each Person Create a FamilySearch Account Before Coming to Class


 * a. Bring up the Internet on their home computer.
 * b. Click on the address bar (the words will turn blue) and type “familysearch.org” and tap the Enter key.
 * c. Click on “Sign In” which is found toward the top right side of the screen.
 * d. A sign in screen will appear. Click on “Create New Account.”
 * e. Click on “FamilySearch Account” and then click “Continue” and then follow the instructions on that screen.

2. Family Research: If they are coming to find or learn how to find ancestors to do temple work for, please ask them to bring a filled out Four Generation Pedigree Chart. If they do not have that information, please ask them to bring the names, birth or death dates, and birth or death places of ancestors who have passed on (one to four names will be helpful).

3. Indexing: If they are coming to do indexing, they will only need to create their Family Account before coming.

Please call 208-467- 5827 or stop in to request a workshop for your quorum, family or ward group. Please see the list below for suggested topics.
''' Classes are suspended until further notice. '''

Class size is limited to eighteen persons in the large class room and nine persons in the small class room.
Family History Introductory Workshops Classes coming soon

Premium Research Websites
The following Premium Subscription Websites are available for use, free of charge, at the Center:


 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * Access Newspaper Archive
 * Alexander Street Press-The American Civil War
 * Ancestry.com
 * Find My Past
 * Footnote.com
 * The Genealogist
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * Heritage Quest Online
 * Historic Map Works Library Edition
 * Paper Trail
 * World Vital Records

Center News
'Film Ordering'': Family Search no longer has a film ordering service. However, we do have a few films available.'''

Announcements
A new class schedule and list of instructors will be added soon.