Twin Falls Idaho Family History Center

Twin Falls Family History Center
'''The Twin Falls Family History Center covers the Twin Falls and the western Magic Valley. Visitors are always welcome.'''


 * We have Spanish-speaking consultants on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10:00 to 1:00, and Saturday 10:00 to 3:00. Tenemos consultores de habla española el martes, miércoles, sábado, 10:00-1:00.



Location

 * 399 Maurice Street North, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 United States
 * One block south of the Twin Falls High School.
 * Handicapped parking and access.

Contacts

 * Facebook
 * [tel:12087338073 1-208-733-8073]
 * [mailto:ID_TwinFalls@ldsmail.net ID_TwinFalls@ldsmail.net]

Hours

 * Tuesday: 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
 * Wednesday: 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
 * Thursday: 10:00 am- 8:00 pm - groups with reservations may stay until 9:00 p. m.
 * Saturday:10:00 am- 3:00 pm

Closed all major holidays

Closed Saturday, May 25 for Memorial Day holiday

Events Calendar and Announcements
Family History Center Class Schedule for July 2019

Tues. July 16	2:00 p. m	How to Publish a Family History Book on Your Family

Thurs. July 18	2:00 p. m.	Using ancestry.com to Find Information About Your Ancestors

Thurs. July 18	3:00 p. m.	Computer Basics and Shortcuts

Thurs. July 18	6:00 p. m. 	How to Create and Print a Fan Chart for Your Family

Tues. July 23	6:00 p. m. 	Overcoming the Pink Boxes in FamilySearch

Tues. July 23	7:00 p. m 	Consultants’ Round Table – Sharing Excitement about Indexing

Thurs. July 25	6:00 p. m.	Skills You can Use to Get Around those Brick Walls

Tues. July 30	11:00 a. m. 	How to Use a Computer to Create and Share a Research Log

Wed. July 31	6:00 p. m.	Come and Learn How to do FamilySearch Indexing

Family History Classes for August 2019

These classes are for both youths and adults.

Tues. Aug. 6 11:00 a. m. Church Records can be Helpful in Your Research

Thurs. Aug. 8  6:00 p. m.  Census Records, A Treasure Chest of Information

Tues. Aug.13 11:00 a. m. How to Visualize and Write Down a Research Plan

Thurs. Aug. 15 6:00 p. m. Reading Challenging Handwriting

Tues. Aug. 20 6:00 p. m.  Writing Your Family Story

Wed. Aug. 21 2:00 p. m.  Workshop on Creating Art for Your Family History

Wed. Aug. 21 6:00 p. m.  Becoming an Indexer for FamilySearch

Thurs. Aug. 22 6:00 p. m. Merging Two Individuals in FamilySearch

Tues. Aug. 27 6:00 p. m. How to Place Your Stories on FamilySearch

Tues. Aug. 27 7:00 p. m. Consultants’ Round Table – Open to all Consultants:

A Panel Where You Can ask Your Research Questions

Thurs. Aug. 29 6:00 p. m. Do you Want to Know more about DNA Studies?

Group Reservations

Consultant Training and Round table
Consultant training and Round table meetings are for all Temple and Family History Consultants, those working in the wards and those working at the Family History Center. The next meeting will be on May 28. Usually it is on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Center Resource Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog:
 * The Twin Falls Family History Center has a book collection of over 2,000 books. The center also has a collection of about 1,000 microfilms on indefinite loan, and have notebooks with listings of the films and fiche. They also have a large microfiche collection.
 * The center has cemetery and many obituary records for Twin Falls and some surrounding communities. Volunteers can do obituary look-ups.
 * The center had a large number of city directories and phone books for Twin Falls and other regional towns. These were digitized in 2014 and can now be viewed at familysearch.org. See the Family History Library Catalog and look under the city or town - Directories. The center no longer has the actual city directory books.

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.
 * A number of the most popular personal pedigree programs have been installed on our computers.
 * The complete Pedigree Resource File is available in FamilySearch.org, under the Search tab, then Genealogies. This includes the notes.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 20+ computer stations.
 * Digital microfilm/fiche reader, plus conventional readers.
 * There is one large computer classroom with eighteen computers. There is a separate classroom/training room with four computer terminals and desks where you can plug in laptops, tablets, etc.
 * Completely handicapped accessible.

Staff Research Specialties

 * BSA - Genealogy merit badge - A class can be scheduled. Please call 208-733-8073 to arrange a time.
 * English (England) Research Specialist - Mary Edgar - Tuesdays, 9 a. m. - 1:00 p. m.
 * German - Larry Kohntopp - Tuesdays 1:00 - 5:00 p. m.
 * New England - David Putnam Jr. - Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., also Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
 * Scandinavian - Ross Gedeborg - contact him at home [tel:2089690034 208-969-0034] or by email at [mailto:ross@gedeb.org ross@gedeb.org]
 * Spanish - David Putnam Jr. - Tuesday and Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a. m. - 3:00 p. m.
 * DNA - Frank Durham - Saturdays 11:00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m. (Please call first to confirm.)

Resources in the Local Area

Twin Falls Public Library

201 4th Ave. East

Twin Falls, ID 83301

[tel:2087332964 208-733-2964]

They have the ancestry.com library program, it's free to use at the library.

They have a local history room on the main floor, with a good collection of books relating to the Twin Falls area.

The Twin Falls newspaper, now called the Times News, has good search features. The Twin Falls newspapers have all been digitized from the beginning.

Volunteer at the Center
There are many opportunities to serve at the Twin Falls Family History Center. The only requirement is a desire to serve, no experience with family history is necessary. Volunteering is a great way to learn. If you are interested in helping out please contact the Twin Falls Family History Center, at [tel:2087338073 208.733.8073]. We look forward to serving with you.