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 &amp; Map:


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

Phone: 208-338-3811

E-mail: ID_Boise@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


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

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed the last two weeks in December 

Class Schedule
Boise Family Search Center Classes 3676 Dorian St. Monday, March 31 – 10 a.m. to noon – Finding Temple Names If you’re wondering how to find names to take to t he temple when much work has already been done, this is the class for you. We’ll also review policies 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 “F ind 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: 96.0009px; top: 293.6px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.989164, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">ideas to help you involve your children or grandch <div data-canvas-width="242.12917452766348" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 442.241px; top: 293.6px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.945817, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">ildren 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: 96.0009px; top: 311.52px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.957844, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">discuss how older family members can give the supp <div data-canvas-width="193.6809879185488" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 457.121px; top: 311.52px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.917919, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">ort 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 History <div data-canvas-width="33.44745520054805" data-font-name="g_font_10_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 645.92px; top: 349.92px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.955642, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">Work <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 “F <div data-canvas-width="252.78408722438942" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 454.081px; top: 370.56px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.899588, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">ind 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 grandch <div data-canvas-width="242.12917452766348" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 442.241px; top: 388.48px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.945817, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">ildren 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 supp <div data-canvas-width="197.039896983537" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 457.12px; top: 406.4px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.916465, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">ort youth need to be successful. <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 You <div data-canvas-width="163.3916085567191" data-font-name="g_font_10_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 418.08px; top: 444.8px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.912802, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">r 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 <div data-canvas-width="247.5704250577108" data-font-name="g_font_8_0" data-angle="0" style="font-size: 14.72px; font-family: sans-serif; left: 448.16px; top: 465.44px; transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.916928, 1); transform-origin: 0% 0% 0px;" dir="ltr">it is a compilation from many sources. 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Collections

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

Staff Research Specialties Many of the staff are highly skilled in Euorpean and scandnavian research, and in English reasearch.
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