• A Regional Family History Center is a branch of the Family History Library  in Salt Lake City, serving 54 Stakes in the Valley of the Sun. 
• 180 Missionaries trained to help more than 50,000 patrons who visit the Center each year
• Open 64 hours per week to assist patrons.

What we Have

• 125 computers and 16 film/fiche readers
• Free access to Internet web sites, Including FamilySearch.org, Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest.com and New England Historical Genealogists Society.org and many other subscription sites available at our Center.
• Pedigree Resource File CD's
• Over 700 Commercial CD's with genealogical research data.
• Over 17,000 Books. See latest books and publications.
• Over 126,000 rolls of microfilm and 52,000 microfiche.  Additional films and fiche may be rented from the Salt Lake Library.
• Copiers and printers are available.
• Genealogy forms, research outlines, word lists, etc., available at cost in our Copy Room.
• Free Classes and Workshops --- Over 113 classes and workshops each month.
• Research Specialty Committees at the Regional Family History Center.
• Workshops -- with 28 computers at the Family History Training Center, 464 E. 1st Avenue for hands-on-training. See current class topics being taught.

         (Note: Regional Family History Training Center facilities may be scheduled for use by Wards and Stakes, by calling 480-964-1200.)

What We Do

• Provide Research Help. We do not perform the research for patrons, but we answer questions and suggest possible sources. Come to our reference desk.
• Provide Training. See Classes and Workshops.
• Conduct Tours.    Tours of the center are available during our regular hours for groups of all ages.  Call ahead to reserve a time for Youth Tours and discuss the goals of the tour. Call after 3:00 pm for tours scheduled between 3;00 pm - 8:00 pm.  Take a photo tour on line in English and Spanish anytime.
• Assist  in cleaning up data files.
• Provide Service Opportunities for missionaries and volunteers. (Call 480-964-1200)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can use the Center's resources?

A: Those who are doing genealogical research or searching for their ancestors are welcome to use our resources.

Q: Do you proselyte at this Center?

A: No. If patrons wish to know more about our Church, we invite and encourage them to visit our Visitor Center across the street. Our charter by the Church is to assist and provide instruction to patrons who are searching for their ancestors.

Q: Are their any costs associated with using the Center's resources?

A: Yes. There are nominal cost associated when making copies on our printers and copiers.  For copy pricing please refer to the section 'Making Copies'. Microfilm and microfiche not resident in our center may for a nominal fee be loaned to our Center from the Family History Library located in Salt Lake City, Utah. There is no cost for using our computers or our microfilm or microfiche readers.

Q: Why do I have to sign in?

A: We are required to submit reports on the number of patrons that use the center in order for us to justify our needs for staffing and financial support.  We do not require addresses or phone numbers.

Q: What kinds of computer files should I bring into the center to work on?

A: Bring in PAF BACKUP files on a 3 1/2" floppy disk or any size Memory Disk.  If you are working on a computer program other than PAF bring in a GEDCOM file.  We do not have a computer that can read Apple/Mac files.  We can copy 5 1/4" floppy disks to 3 1/2" floppy disks. We do not have any PAF version earlier than 3.3.

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