Provo Utah Edgemont FamilySearch Center

The Provo Edgemont North Family History Center serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 4300 North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604
 * The center is located in the white chapel on the west side of Canyon Road. Enter through the doors on the north side of the building.
 * View a map showing the location of the center by clicking here

Language: English

Phone: (801) 222-3108

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

Open Hours:


 * Sundays          2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
 * Tuesday         10 am - 4 pm and  7 pm - 9 pm
 * Wednesday    10 am - 4 pm and  7 pm - 9 pm
 * Thursday        10 am - 4 pm and  7 pm - 9 pm
 * 1st and 3rd Saturday 10 am-12 pm

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks in December, major holidays and General Conference.

NEW! We now have a small table and chairs along with crayons and coloring pages for children who may be tagging along with their parents.

October Classes
How the FamilySearch Wiki Can Help Find Your Ancestors

Tuesday, October 15th, by Elaine Riddle 12 – 1 p.m.

What is the Wiki? How Do I Search the Wiki? Come and see!

Capturing Photos and Stories with the FamilySearch Memories App

Tuesday, October 22nd, by Elaine Riddle 12 - 1 p.m.

The holidays are coming! Don’t miss the opportunity to gather and connect living relatives

to share with future generations.

To sign up for classes, text or email Elaine, 801-376-9612 or eriddle57@gmail.com

Collections

 * We have the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); over 400 books on a wide variety of genealogical topics.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This 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. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My Past, Paper Trail, Heritage Quest, Access Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, GenLine Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
 * Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)
 * Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite, WordPad and others.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 13 computers
 * 1 microfilm reader
 * 2 microfiche readers
 * microfilm scanner/digitizer
 * 2 printers
 * photo flatbed scanner
 * rapid document scanner
 * copier

Resources in the Local Area

 * BYU Family History Library
 * UVTAGG

Links

 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Volunteer at the Center
Please contact Patti Howard 801-802-8383 for volunteer opportunities at the Family History Center.