Boise Idaho Family History Center

The Boise Idaho Family History Center serves the Boise area. In the center are about 3000 Microfilms on long term loan. We also have about 2000 books and many computers. Volunteers at the Center are trained in the methods of genealogical research. The Center is dedicated to providing support for the family history community.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 3676 W Dorian St Boise Idaho 83705 United States
 * Located south of Overland Road, at the corner of Pacific and Dorian.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-208-338-3811

E-mail:


 * ID_Boise@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Monday:9:00am-5:00pm
 * Tuesday:9:00am-5:00pm
 * Wednesday:9:00am-9:00pm
 * Thursday:9:00am-9:00pm
 * Saturday:10:00am-2:00pm
 * September thru May:

Holiday Schedule:

Closed the last two weeks in December:

Class Schedule
Boise Family Search Center Classes 3676 Dorian St.  Please call the Center for the current class schedule  Monday, March 31 – 10 a.m. to noon Finding Temple Names If you’re wondering how to find names to take to the temple when much work has already been done, this is the class for you. We’ll also reviewpolicies for temple names and how to reserve names and get temple cards printed.  Monday, April 7 – 10 a.m. to noon Involving Younger Family Members in Family History Work The youth of the Church have been challenged to “Find Your Cousins.” This class will have fun ideas to help you involve your children or grandchildren in this important work. We’ll also discuss how older family members can give the support youth need to be successful.  <div data-canvas-width="212.47568894233527" data-font-name="g_font_10_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 96.0009px; top: 349.92px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.957098, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">Saturday, April 12 – noon to 2 p.m. <div data-canvas-width="13.878570222737064" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 308.48px; top: 349.92px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.867411, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr"> <div data-canvas-width="323.71153476746986" data-font-name="g_font_10_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 322.24px; top: 349.92px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.954901, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">Involving Younger Family Members in Family HistoryWork <div data-canvas-width="358.0431260642824" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 96.0003px; top: 370.56px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.975594, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">The youth of the Church have been challenged to “Find Your Cousins.” This class will have fun <div data-canvas-width="346.20727714761927" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 96.0003px; top: 388.48px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.989164, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">ideas to help you involve your children or grandchildren in this important work. We’ll also <div data-canvas-width="361.1071980696758" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 96.0003px; top: 406.4px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.957844, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">discuss how older family members can give the support youth need to be successful. <div data-canvas-width="361.1071980696758" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 96.0003px; top: 406.4px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.957844, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr"> <div data-canvas-width="322.39010034898547" data-font-name="g_font_10_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 96.0003px; top: 444.8px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.956647, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">Monday, April 14 – noon to 2 p.m. – Cleaning Up Your FamilySearch Family Tree <div data-canvas-width="352.09453631806537" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 96.0003px; top: 465.44px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.951607, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">The FamilySearch Family Tree isn’t perfect because it is a compilation from many sources. If <div data-canvas-width="365.24269449641207" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 96.0003px; top: 483.36px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.976585, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">you’ve been dismayed with errors you see when you open up your Family Tree, this class will <div data-canvas-width="321.1563924721079" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 144px; top: 501.28px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.941808, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">give you the know-how to fix the problems – and howto avoid creating new ones. <div data-canvas-width="321.1563924721079" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 144px; top: 501.28px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.941808, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr"> <div data-canvas-width="324.98385194639326" data-font-name="g_font_10_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 96.0003px; top: 537.12px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.953032, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">Monday, April 21 – noon to 2 p.m. – Using Roots Magic as a Personal Family History Database <div data-canvas-width="299.61198259621176" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 144px; top: 555.04px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.927591, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">Roots Magic is one of several third party software programs available to help you organize your <div data-canvas-width="331.47461557016896" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 96.0003px; top: 572.8px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.00752, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">family history information. It also interacts withFamilySearch Family Tree. 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Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.There are about 3000 micro-films on site at all times.
 * Idaho Collection - over 200 books and directories.  
 * England Collection - over 400 books including many parish registers.
 * Map Collection Both current and historial

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

 * Computers, printers, copiers, microfilm and microfiche readers are all available. A microfilm printer saves digital copies to external storage devices.

Volunteer at the Center
Contact the Center for information.