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FamilySearch Library

Familysearch.org/en/library

35 North West Temple Street

Salt Lake City, Utah 84150

(801) 240-6996

 

The FamilySearch Library (FSL), formerly the Family History Library, is a External link opens in new tab or windowgenealogical research facility in External link opens in new tab or windowdowntown Salt Lake City. Please check out the website at Familysearch.org/en/library for information about the collection services, learning, plan a visit, or research help

Purpose

We enable inspiring journeys that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their family—past, present, and future

Include a global network of experts, volunteers, documents, and resources that can help you discover your family.


Services

The largest genealogical library in the world. Discover over 340,000 unique books and 128,00 periodicals.  Over 500,000 free genealogy books, family histories, maps, yearbooks, historical records and many are available in the searchable FamilySearch Digital Library.  All microfilms have been digitized.  FamilySearch has preserved a master physical copy of each film, stored in FamilySearch’s archives.  The FamilySearch Library houses thousands of physical maps for areas all over the world – including digital online map experience for various historical maps all over the world.


Get in-person genealogy help from specialized experts and volunteers who can speak or read a variety of languages.  Receive help with language translations, FamiySearch.org and other genealogical websites, for the next steps to take in your family history research.  Explore some subscription websites for free. 


Use our self-serve equipment to digitize your tapes, photos, slides, books, film, and other media.  A family friendly area that helps guests of all ages discover their heritage including recording studio, computers, large touch screens and children’s play area.


Learning resources include many online services including webinars, homeland research videos, FamilySearch Wiki, RoostsTech Videos, Research Essentials, FamilyTree Essentials, FamilySearch Library Technology Skills, FamilySearch Quick Start Learning Lessons.  Schedule to meet with a genealogy expert free online for a 20 min session!  Get translation and research help by posting questions in various Community groups.