Afton Wyoming Family History Center

Open to the Public
We are pleased to serve ALL of Star Valley ~ from Smoot to Alpine, WY

"In all of us is a hunger, marrow deep, to know our heritage~                                                    to know who we are, and where we come from" ...Alex Haley 

Location and Map:
'''325 Jefferson Street; Afton, WY 83110 maps.google.com/'''

Description:''Located just two blocks east and a half block north of the Maverik store. Afton Wyoming Family History Center is the brick building on the SE corner, surrounded by huge blue spruce pines.'There is ample off street parking to the east of the center.             '

Phone: 307-885-7668           Email: wy_afton@ldsmail.net
Afton Wyoming Family History Center Open Hours:

Monday 9 AM - 5 PM Tuesday 9AM - 8PM Wednesday 9AM - 8PM Thursday 9 AM - 8 PM Friday 10 AM - 2 PM

Please call ahead for large groups or Holiday Schedules      Phone: 307-885-7668

Do you have a desire to index or do genealogical or family history research?

         Come, explore all that is available at the Afton Wyoming Family History Center!

Calendar, Classes and Events

 * Mondays   10-12 pm   Family  Tree  from  K to 12
 * Mondays   12-1   pm   Ancestral  Quest  Workshop
 * Thursdays  9-12  pm   Help  with  Indexing  Problems
 * Thursdays  10 am        Putting  'Life'  into  your  Life  History

Watch or call for additional fun, interesting and helpful classes




Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: Films can be ordered from any computer with Internet access (including at home) and available through the Family History Library Catalog ~always check first to see if it is already on indefinite loan at the Afton Wyoming Family History Center

Orders can only be paid for with a Visa, Mastercard, or Pay Pal account

A FamilySearch Center must be identified to receive your film/fiche    Click here to Order


 * The Library has a generous collection of local family genealogies and histories,organized collections, and other records that contain genealogical information and welcomes a copy of your own family history

     Sorry, these books, magazines and papers are not to be loaned but can be enjoyed in the                       quiet &amp;  comfort of the great Reading Room

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal  We provide FREE access to the following and more genealogical subscription websites on each of the Library's computers:


 * Find My Past                                               Fold3


 * The Genealogists Genline                          Family Finder


 * Godfrey Memorial Library                          Heritage Quest Outline


 * Historic Map Works Library Edition           Origins.net


 * Paper Trail World Vital Records                 Access Newspaper Archives


 * Ancestry.com Library Edition

Hardware and Equipment

 * Be prepared to write down sources or to capture what you find in using our online computers, microfilm readers, microfiche readers, printers, flatbed and sheet feed scanners, and copiers

Be mindful of copyright infringement. There is a small use fee for anything you decide to print.

Remember, there is no such thing as a dumb question

We have over forty trained consultants that volunteer at the center to help guests with their research

Staff Specialists are knowledgeable readily available to:

 * Help you get registered and get started
 * Provide answers to your questions
 * Direct you to the appropriate classroom or staff member
 * Assist you in registering for classes and with Center equipment

Resources in the Local Area of Star Valley, Wyoming

 * Build Your Family Tree While Discovering Your Family History

Star Valley Historical Society                           Wyoming History

Daughters of Utah Pioneers                              LDS Temple

Star Valley Centennial                                      Oregon-California Trails Association

Wyoming Archaeological Society                      Idaho State Historical Society

Alpine Community                                            Thayne Community

Volunteer at the Afton Wyoming Family History Center

 * ''We're always looking for a new friendly face, no matter what faith or creed or nationality.


 * Come meet like minded others. Build some lasting friendships and come celebrate life! ''