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Instructions for Scheduling a Group Event


 * 1) Determine an accurate count of how many will be attending.
 * 2) Determine what is needed from the Springville FamilySearch Staff.
 * 3) Group size is limited to 30 participants.
 * 4) Most Importantly: Make sure every member of your group has an active FamilySearch account for them to get the most benefit from their visit.
 * 5) To create a FamilySearch account as a church member or not Click this Link.
 * 6) Children 8 to 13 years old require parental authorization to create a new user account.

Daytime Visits
A single group visit with up to 30 participants is available to schedule on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

The visit lasts up to 1 hour. This can include a short presentation, 15 to 20 minutes, by a staff member in one of our meeting rooms, with the remainder of the time working at the computers in the Center. If a presentation was not requested, the entire time will be spent at the computers. Only one session is available per day for the Daytime visits.

Schedule a Daytime Visit at 3:00 pm

 * [dhttps://go.oncehub.com/RivertonGroupVisitsEarlyEvening Click here to schedule a 3:00 pm Daytime Visit.]

Evening Visits begining at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Two time slots at both 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. A single session is limited to 30 participants. A single session is limited to 30 participants.

The visits last an hour and a half. The visit can include a short presentation, 15 to 20 minutes, by a staff member in our meeting room, with the remainder of the time working at the computers in the Center. If a presentation was not requested, the entire time will be spent at the computers. Since the time slots overlap, the 6:00 pm visitors will need to leave by 7:30 pm.

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Schedule an Early Evening Visit at 6:00 pm

 *  Visits are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.


 * [dhttps://go.oncehub.com/RivertonGroupVisitsEarlyEvening Click here to schedule a 6:00 pm Early Evening Group Visit.]

Schedule an Evening Visit at 7:30 pm

 *  Visits are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.


 * [dhttps://go.oncehub.com/RivertonGroupVisitsEvenings Click here to schedule a 7:30 pm Later Evening Group Visit.]

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Escape Room Night
A fun date night should include the "Escape Room" experience at the center. They will be held on Fridays from 6 to 9 pm. Two week notice is required.


 * [dhttps://go.oncehub.com/RivertonGroupVisitsEvenings Click here to schedule an Escape Room visit.]

Event Activities Available

 * Springville FamilySearch Center Presentation. The group will have the opportunity to tour the center and see what resources are available. (15 minutes)


 * Finding a Relative to Take to the Temple. Recommended for those who are searching for names of ancestors or their descendants to take to the temple and complete their ordinances. Learn how to do original research with tips on using search functions to find and document new people on ancestor or descendant lines. Shows how to reserve names for temple ordinances and print ordinance cards. Help participants feel the Spirit in this important work. Discusses the Apostolic Temple Challenge.


 * FamilySearch Web Indexing. An overview of the why and how of indexing and demonstration of the indexing application for indexing in the Center or at home. Includes hands-on training.


 * Connect/Belong Using Mobile Devices. Focused on helping members take advantage of all the new features of doing family history on mobile devices.


 * Family Home Evening. Schedule an evening for Families, YSA, MSA, Community Groups


 * Game Day/Evening/ Saturday! Designed as an overview of the exciting new apps available on websites that will entice and excite young people to learn more about their ancestors through fun, interactive games, and programs on the computer. Must be reserved two weeks out. Click here for Saturday Appointment.


 * Activity Days. Daytime Visit for Activity Days Groups


 * Presentation by your Ward Family History Consultant. Topic will be decided by the Ward Family History consultant and presented at the center on the chosen day.


 * Group Visit without a Presentation. You will be guided to a reserved area in our center to spend your time using our computers and printers.


 * Memories. Learn how to save your photos, histories, and documents to the FamilySearch website.


 * Digitalization 101. Learn what scanning equipment is available and how it works.

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Saturday Seminars
We are not offering our Saturday Seminars at this time but are planning to when health conditions improve.

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Family Reunions
We are not offering our Family Reunions at this time but are planning to when health conditions improve.

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Generations Linked in Love
''“When our hearts turn to our ancestors, something changes inside us. We feel part of something greater than ourselves. Our inborn yearning for family connections are fulfilled when we are linked to our ancestors through sacred ordinances of the temple”'' - President Russell M. Nelson

Family reunions at the Riverton FamilySearch Center can be tailored to the family’s interests and time available. Come for 2, 4 or 6 hours, or anything in between. Receive instructions and practice on family history skills, have a place to collaborate on your research findings together. If scheduled in advance, you can use our Family Story Room and the scanning and conversion equipment to record and save your family memories.

Review the following guidelines before scheduling a group visit. Scroll down the page to the link to check availability (just before the calendar) and submit a request for your group visit.

Logistics

 * Group Size:

The Center can accommodate family groups up to 50 people. Children will need to be supervised by someone in your family group. Activities are available for children.


 * Cost:

Copies of any documents found during your visit can be printed at the Center without a charge. Only single copies of family history printing will be allowed. Personal or extensive printing should be taken to a commercial copy center.


 * Available Times:

Family reunions at the Riverton FamilySearch Center can be tailored to the family’s interests and time available.

Family reunions can be scheduled Monday through Saturday, except on holidays. Available time blocks are as follows:

Monday thru Saturday: 10:00-12:00, 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00


 * Reservations:

Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to secure a date. After you submit your reservation, the Family Reunion Coordinator will call to schedule the time of day and presentations you request.

Before making your reservation, check available dates and times in the monthly calendars below. Please allow a fourteen (14) day advanced notice when making a reservation request, especially if presentations are desired. Your reservation is not confirmed until you receive an e-mail from our Family Reunion Coordinator.

After checking the availability below by scrolling down the page to the calendar, use the link Online Reservation Request to request a group visit. All visits should be made using through the link. Telephone reservations are not accepted.

Important Preparations for a Successful and Rewarding Visit
Detailed instructions for participants will be sent to the family reunion’s contact person following registration. The following suggestions will make your visit more successful:

Member Account Log-in: Each member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the group should have a Member Account before coming to the Center. Please have them check user name and password before coming to make sure it is working. For members who don’t have a current account, have them register for one prior to your visit. Those not eligible for a member account can register for a FamilySearch account.

Account Registration: For those who do not have a current account, have them register for one prior to your visit. They can do this by going to https://account.churchofjesuschrist.org and clicking on the “Register for an Account” button below the blue “Sign in” in the center of the screen. Enter the necessary information, which includes their church membership number and birth date. Their membership number is on their temple recommend or can be provided by their Ward Clerk. Youth 8-12 years old will also need permission from a parent and the parent’s MRN. To activate a new account, an email address is needed.

Personal Family History Information: Except for Indexing visits, please have everyone attempt to create a personal pedigree chart with as much family information as possible. This will be of great help when searching at the Center.

Specific Goal or Objective to Accomplish: Each group should have an idea or goal, before they arrive, of what they would like to accomplish during the visit to the Center.

Family Reunion Organizing Tips: Ideas for organizing and planning family reunions are available on the Riverton FamilySearch Center website, “familysearch.org/fhc/riverton”. On the left menu, click on Family Discovery Day. At the bottom of the page, click on Discovery Day January 2017 Handouts and Worksheets. Open a folder of your choice for reunion ideas.

Group Visit Options:
Family reunion groups can choose to participate in the following presentations which last about 20-25 minutes each.


 * Finding Names to Take to the Temple: Learn how to do original research with tips on using search functions to find and document new people on ancestor or descendant lines. Shows how to reserve names for temple ordinances and print ordinance cards. Help others feel the Spirit in this important work. Discusses the Apostolic Temple Challenge.


 * Beginning Research Techniques: Teaches how to use the search function; manipulate data; use the Collections tab and other basic research strategies.  For those wanting to find and document new people on their ancestor or descendant lines.  Intermediate level.

Discovery Activities
During the reunion, families can participate in:


 * Family Story Room – Record a video of your personal history, testimony, thoughts about your life and goals. For an individual or a small family group, up to 10 people.  USB drives for use in the Family Story Room must be a minimum of 8 GB and be in their original, unopened package.


 * Find a Pioneer Ancestor – Use five special websites to discover your pioneer ancestors and their stories.


 * Heirloom Photo Box – Bring family heirlooms and use your phone to photograph them in the Center’s special photo box.


 * Picture My Heritage – Put your face into old fashioned photos and share via email.


 * Print and laminate – Print and laminate a 5, 7, or 9 generation fan chart of your ancestors.


 * Relative Finder – See how you are related to certain pioneers, church leaders of the past or famous people.


 * RootsMapper – Plot your family tree on an interactive map.


 * Printing – Participants can print a personal 5, 7, or 9 generation fan chart of their ancestors.


 * Scan photos directly to Family Tree – Bring family photos to scan and upload to Family Tree Memories.

Contact us: Riverton_FamilySearch_Library@ChurchofJesusChrist.org
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Youth Conferences
<p style="font-size:18px; color:blue">We are not offering our Youth Conferences at this time but are planning to when health conditions improve.
 * Click here to review the opportunity.

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<p style="background-color:Beige; border:1px solid blue; padding:8px; font-size:20px">Discovery Days
<p style="font-size:18px; color:blue">'''We are not offering our Discovery Days we held in the past. We now have a Ward FamilySearch Discovery Day that can be scheduled. '''

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Maintained by: Sister Seader 

Last modified: 01/20/23