Eagle Idaho FamilySearch Center

The Eagle Idaho Family History Center is staffed by Eagle Stake, Meridian North Stake and Star Stake. We invite everyone to come and visit our center. We look forward to helping you search your family history.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 2090 N Eagle Road, Eagle, Idaho 83616, United States
 * 2) Park on the southwest side of building. Use the southwest door labled "Family History Center"
 * 3) (Link to map using Googleor other map sites)

Phone: 208-319-1159

E-mail: [mailto:ID_Eagle@ldsmail.net ID_Eagle@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:

Daytime: Mon, Tue, Wed 9am-4pm; Thu 9am-12:30pm

Evening: Tue, Wed, Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm.

Holiday Schedule: Closed all major holidays.

Calendar and Events
Classes for October

Tue. Oct 1, 10 AM Adding Photos to Family Tree

Wed. Oct 2, 10 AM Introduction to Family Search

Wed. Oct 2, 1 PM Introduction to Family Search

Thur. Oct 3, 10 AM Learn How to Index

Thur. Oct 3, 7 PM Six Week Training Class-Searching For My Ancestors

Mon. Oct 7, 10 AM Navigating in Family Tree

Mon. Oct 7, 1 PM Six Week Training Class-The Granite Vault &amp; The Miracle of Technology

Tue. Oct 8, 10 AM Where Do I Begin

Tue. Oct 8, 7 PM Add Photos and Stories to Family Tree

Wed. Oct 9, 10 AM Navigating in Family Tree

Wed. Oct 9, 1 PM Navigating in Family Tree

Thur. Oct 10, 10 AM Using Ancestry.com

Thur. Oct 10, 7 PM Six Week Training Class-The Granite Vault &amp; The Miracle of Technology

Mon. Oct 14, 10 AM Navigating Family Tree

Mon. Oct 14, 1 PM Six Week Training Class-Add Photos and Stories to Family Tree, Completing Our Book

Tue. Oct 15, 10 AM Find a Family Name

Tue. Oct 15, 7 PM Find and Use Census Records

Wed. Oct 16, 10 AM Roots Magic

Wed. Oct 16, 1 PM Introduction to Family Search

Thur. Oct 17, 10 AM Introduction to Family Search

Thur. Oct 17, 7 PM Six Week Training Class-Add Photos and Stories to Family Tree,Completing Our Book

Thur. Oct. 17, 7 PM Staff Meeting, Guest Teacher Jon Wadsworth-Computer Tips For Family History

Mon. Oct 21, 10 AM Navigating in Family Tree

Mon. Oct 21, 1 PM Add Photos and Stories to Family Tree

Tue. Oct 22, 10 AM Adding Photos to Family Tree

Tue. Oct 22, 7 PM Navigating in Family Tree

Wed. Oct 23, 10 AM Navigating in Family Tree

Thur. Oct 24, 10 AM IPad and Family History

Thur. Oct 24, 7 PM MAC and Family History

Mon. Oct 28, 10 AM Navigating in Family Tree

Mon. Oct 28, 1 PM Add Photos and Stories to Family Tree

Tue. Oct 29, 10 AM Where Do I Begin

Wed. Oct 30, 10 AM Roots Magic

Wed. Oct 30, 1 PM Navigating in Family Tree

Thur. Oct 31, 10 AM Navigating in Family Tree

Center Closures
The Center will be closed October 31, 6 PM-9:30 PM Happy Halloween!

Groups--We have groups scheduled to use the computers every Wed at 7 PM for the month of Oct.

Personal Training
Any class will be taught one-on-one. Call 208-319-1159 to set up an appointment.

Staff Training Meetings
The Staff Training meetings are held every 3rd Thursday at the Eagle Family Center. Staff meeting 6:30 PM thru 8:00 PM.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: The center has the ability to receive films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog. You place your order online and then come to center to view. You will receive an email when your order arrives.
 * Magazines: American Ancestors, FamilyTree, and Internet Genealogy. The center has over 300 microfilm and microfiche, many reference books and Daughters of Utah Pioneer books.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal The 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: Ancestry, Fold3.com, WorldVital Records, Heritage Quest, FindMyPast, Familyhistorylink, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historical Maps, The American Civil War, Genline, TheGenealogist and 19th Century British Library Digital Newspaper Collection.
 * Software - Personal Ancestral File, PAF Companion, FamilyInsight, Roots Magic, Legacy, Ancestral Quest, Personal Historian, AniMap and Progeny.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 7 Lenova computers with 23" screens
 * 3 multi function printers
 * 1 scanner
 * 5 Microfilm readers
 * 1 Microfiche reader
 * 1 Microfilm and microfiche copier

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area

Boise Public Library, newspapers and obituary collections -- www.boisepubliclibrary.org
Links

Links to 6-Week Consultant Training Handouts and PPT's:
Tech Tools https://dl.dropbox.com/u/48794634/New%20Handout%20for%20Tech%20Tools%20Class.doc

Research I PPT - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82390524/Research%20I.ppt

Research I - Research Pattern http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82390524/Research%20Pattern.doc

Research I Handout - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82390524/Research%20I%20Handout.doc

Research II PPT - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82390524/ResearchII.ppt

Research II Handout (Links to Websites) - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82390524/Research%20II%20HandoutLinks.doc

Role Of Family History Consultant -Working With Leaders: Link to Guide: http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/Local_Support/Consultant/Expos/2012/Family%20History%20Consultant%20Conference%20Presentations%E2%80%942012.pdf

Using FamilySearch Effectively
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/48794634/FamilySearch%20Hands%20On.pptx

Descendancy Research, Nola Serra, Instructor, January 19, 2012
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/48794634/Descendancy%20Research.ppt

Search Engine Basics, Nola Serra, Instructor, May 17, 2010

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82390524/Search%20Engine%20Basics.ppt