Mapleton Utah Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location and Map:

Address: 1215 N. 1000 W. Mapleton, Utah. (Enter on the Southwest corner of the building.)


 * Click Here for a Map to the Mapleton Utah Family History Center

Phone: 801-489-2999

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

Open Hours:

Monday: 10 AM to 1 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM

Sunday: 5 - 8 PM



Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events


 * 2017 Family History Fair


 * On February 25, 2017, the Mapleton Family History Center will host its annual family history fair. We hope you will join us at 9:00 a.m. and spend the day. The fair will be held at 475 North Highway 89 in Mapleton, and will include a free lunch for all attendees. Click here to see the class schedule for the fair. Click here to see the fair poster.


 * Family Time at the Mapleton Family History Center


 * We want to help you put "Family" back into Family History at the Mapleton Family History Center. Schedule a time for your family to gather at the Center to work on family history. Click here to see more details on how to schedule a time for your family.


 * Operation Recovery: Save the Box


 * Join our Twelve-Step Family History Program to preserve your family history. Click here to see more details. Click here for our Operation Recovery Flyer.

Class Schedules
Check our class schedule for a current list of classes below. We have classes on many Sunday nights. Check back frequently for updated schedules as we add new classes. For class suggestions contact class coordinator Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com Mapleton Family History Center Class Schedule 

Miscellaneous Classes How to Use our Scanners at the FHC (by appt. only) email Guy Black for a Wednesday night appointment at guyblacklaw@gmail.com.

To be on a class notification email list email Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com

For class suggestions email the class coordinator Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.


 * (List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * We have 17 personal computers and 2 laser printer-copier-scanners with Duplex scanning capability.


 * We have 2 Epson Perfection V500 photo, slide and document plate scanners.


 * We have a Kodak PS80 High Speed photograph scanner.


 * Click here to see a copy of the high speed scanner instructions.


 * We have a Millenniata M-Writer archival disc writer and discs available for purchase for $3 each.


 * We have readers &amp; printers for both microfiche microfilm research.


 * We have an extensive collection of microfiche and specific microfilms ordered by our patrons.


 * Call our phone number listed above to determine if we have a microfilm you are seeking.

Staff Research Specialties
(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Bountiful and Chattanooga FHC pages for examples.)

Resources in the Local Area
(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)

Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum


 * 175 South Main Street, Springville, Utah 84663 (801)491-2076
 * Springville Pioneer Museum

Spanish Fork Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum


 * 390 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 (801)360-0117

Links

 * City of Mapleton


 * City of Springville


 * City of Spanish Fork


 * City of Provo


 * Utah County - Utah

Volunteer at the Center

 * We are always looking for volunteers to help staff our center. We welcome all enthusiastic family historians, regardless of experience or expertise. Even if you have no prior experience as a consultant, we can pair you with experienced consultants until you feel comfortable and trained in the consultant role.


 * We need consultants for any of our shifts, but have special needs during the day on Thursdays and on Tuesday afternoons. We would also like to open the center on Friday mornings in the future.

Other Resources

 * Posted below are links to resources from prior conferences, summer programs, class handouts, and other non-current materials.


 * 2016 Family History Fair Class Handouts


 * Getting Started: The Different Facets of Family History
 * Getting Started: Navigation, Pedigree Views & Person Pages
 * Getting Started: Photos & Stories
 * Getting Started: FamilySearch Screenshots
 * Fast, Accurate Research Using FamilySearch
 * Fast, Accurate Research Using Google
 * Fast, Accurate Research Using Other Websites
 * Fast, Accurate Research Using Affiliate Websites
 * Ancestry.com: Overview, Search Strategies, Catalog & Collections
 * Ancestry.com: Ancestry Trees, Linking with FamilySearch
 * County Histories: Locating Ancestors and Breaking Brick Walls
 * A Research Process: Organizing Your Research Systematically
 * Locating & Using Digital Newspapers
 * Basic Indexing Guidelines
 * Indexing Keyboard Shortcuts
 * FamilySearch Mobile Apps
 * Better Use of Ancestry.com
 * Beginning Indexing Help
 * Indexing Obituaries
 * Newspaper Research
 * Newspaper Research: Helpful Hints


 * PowerPoint Presentations From Amy Fox's FamilySearch Classes


 * Getting Started
 * Adding Memories
 * Fast Descendancy
 * Searching for More Sources


 * Click here to see the 2013 Family History Summer Activity Sheet for ages 3 to 6


 * Click here to see the 2013 Family History Summer Activity Sheet for ages 6 to 12


 * Click here to see the 2013 Family History Summer Activity Sheet for ages 12 through adult


 * Click here to download a collection of family history pages for children