Rexburg Idaho FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:

The Rexburg FamilySearch Center is located at 29 West 1st North, Rexburg, Idaho, to the west of the Rexburg Tabernacle and south of the Rexburg branch of the Madison County Library.

Phone:

(208) 656-3273

Hours of Operation:


 * Sunday: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
 * Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
 * Tuesday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
 * Thursday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
 * Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
 * Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

2012 Closures:


 * Closed on major holidays
 * Closed on General Conference weekends
 * Closed on Madison School District snow days

Classes and Training:
Please call to sign up for classes. Teachers appreciate knowing the size of the class they are teaching. Some class sizes are limited.

(208) 656- 3273

Weekday Classes:
Monday Classes – Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26

* 10-11 a.m. Organize Your Thumb/Flash Drive  Holly Kauer. Each class adds organization to your thumb/flash drive so you can keep track of your family records. Save yourself from calamity by adding this level of organization to your storage plans.

**** 11-12 a.m. RootsMagic  Holly Kauer. As each class builds upon your knowledge, you will master this Church approved software program that has become a favorite of many to manage their family records. Syncs with the Family Tree data.

** 1-2 p.m. FamilySearch.org  Mary Schaat. Learn the backbone research tools that the church has placed at your fingertips to find records of your ancestors. All searches should begin at FamilySearch to find names for temple ordinances. Four classes in order.

** 2-3 p.m. Family Tree  Marilyn Sommer. Four classes that take you from an introduction to mastery of the new Church format for finding your family tree, adding and sourcing new records, and submitting names to the temple.

Tuesday Classes – Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27

**** 10-11 a.m. Legacy  Alton Wilde. Master this premium software program that helps you manage your family records. Church approved program that syncs with Family Tree data. Four classes in order.

*** 11-12 a.m. Military and Fold-3 Research  Willis Kortright. Learn how to search on these sites to add detail and interest to your records. Especially helpful for finding records of those who served in the military. Each class builds on the previous class.

**** 1-2 p.m. Ancestral Quest  Cheryl Graham. Learn to use this user-friendly software program to manage your family records. Church approved program that syncs with Family Tree data. Four classes in order.

***** 2-3 p.m. Make Scrapbooking Easy On-Line  Jamie Tonks &amp; Arielle Cherry. Learn how to create fun creative scrap books online. Bring your thumb drive with at least 20 pictures on it. 4 classes that build upon each other.

**** 6-7 p.m. Legacy  Linda Kortright. Master this premium software program that helps you manage your family records. Church approved program that syncs with Family Tree data. Four classes in order.

7-8:30 p.m. Young Men/Young Women Ward Youth Mutual Night Activity “YOUth, The Plan, and Family History” This youth activity is designed to connect the youth to the Spirit of Elijah and their role in family history and temple work. Schedule to reserve facilities. Youth leaders need to attend 1 hr. training session before event.

***** 7-8:30 p.m. The “Mobile” Rod of Iron! To start in January. Learn how to use your I-Pad, I-Pod, Smart Phone, and other mobile devices in the way the prophet desires. Gain exposure to LDS youth videos and other uplifting media. Mobile devices with WiFi interface required. Wednesday Classes—Nov 7, 14, 28

*** 10-11 a.m. Sourcing for DUMMIES and MORE  Aldene Poole. After these four sequenced classes, you will be a competent family historian by documenting your records with sources. Your records will be accurate and sharable with powerful source writing.

*** 11-12 a.m. Russian Research &amp; German Ancestors  Wendi Ballard. Search on your German ancestors in Russian sources. In these four classes, you’ll learn about the internet sites that strengthen your research abilities. Four classes in order.

***** 1-2 p.m. Research Tips  Diane Pierce. Become your ancestors “Indiana Jones” but YOU will find the treasure by learning to follow the clues correctly. (Learn the ins and outs to genealogy and researching.)

**** 2-3 p.m. Movie Maker  Cal Wylie. Turn your video clips and pictures into an exciting movie with sound, pops, and whistles! Connect your family generations by putting your audio and video records into this exciting format. Classes in order. 7-8 p.m. The Spirit of Elijah in Your Ward? Consultant and Priesthood Leader Training Doug Ladle. This weekly, reoccurring class will review duties, share ideas about successful ward family history programs, demonstrate the new Family Tree program, and help the participants become familiar with the services of the Rexburg Family Search Center. Same class each week.

*** 7-8 p.m. Ancestry.com  Jodi Orem. Learn the depths and widths of this world-famous research site. The four classes will make you a premier researcher. Temple name submission will take a quantum leap. Four classes in order.

Thursday Classes – Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29

*** 10-11 a.m. Using Facebook to Research and Share your Family History Carole Kelly. Branch out on the internet with these robust sites that give you breadth in your research. Strengthen your ability to find names for temple ordinances through these four classes. Classes in order.

*** 11-12 a.m. Working in the Cloud for Record Storage  Carole Kelly Each class builds upon the previous class to help you set up an account and develop a safe and powerful place for your family records.

* 1-2 p.m. Beginning Computer Skills  Douglas Tietjen. Giving up on genealogy because you fear computers? Then you won’t want to miss this class! Knowledge is Power- empower yourself with computer skills! Four classes build upon each other.

*** 2-3 p.m. Find-A-Grave, Billion Graves  Wendy Wilcox. To submit names for the temple, you’ll want to verify death dates. These four classes give you the know-how to find death dates and many other records in your family history research.

** 6-7 p.m. FamilySearch.org  Alton Wilde. Learn the backbone research tools that the church has placed at your fingertips to find records of your ancestors. All searches should begin at FamilySearch to find names for temple ordinances. Four classes in order.

** 7-8:30 p.m. Family Tree  Bill Moss. Four classes that take you from an introduction to mastery of the new Church format for finding your family tree, adding and sourcing new records, and submitting names to the temple.

**** 7-8:30 p.m. Descendant Research  To Start in January. Discover the other relatives of your great, great grandfather. These blood-line ancestors need proxy ordinances too and now you’ll be able to find them. Four classes which build upon each other.

Friday Classes – Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30

***** 10-11 a.m. The “Mobile” Rod of Iron  Janine Gilbert. Learn how to use your I-Pad, I-Pod, Smart Phone, and other mobile devices in the way the prophet desires. Gain exposure to LDS youth videos and other uplifting media. Mobile devices with WiFi interface required.

* 11-12 a.m. Indexing  Brenda Shipley. Be active with the Church’s fast-track program for lifting records into the internet in a searchable format. Hints and tips in the first class and coaching for the final three classes.

* 1-2 p.m. Genealogy for DUMMIES and MORE Carla Ricks. Start at the roots of your records and learn how to grow them into a successful family history file. Four classes that build upon each other.

*** 2-3 p.m. Ancestry.com  Phil Wightman. Learn the depths and widths of this world-famous research site. The four classes will help you search census records and other vital records. Premium site for research. Four classes in order.


 * Staff Training Meetings: Friday Mornings  9:00 a.m. and Wednesdays 6 p.m. 

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog. 
 * NewFamilySearch
 * Indexing

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.
 * American Ancestors (formerly the New England Ancestors)

Hardware and Equipment

 * We have 24 computers in our new Computer Room.
 * A training room for our classes.
 * The Media Room has two microfilm and microfiche readers, a microfilm printer, copiers, and scanners.
 * We have a wonderful Staff that is being continually trained to help you with you Genealogy needs!

Staff Research Specialties
 

Resources in the Local Area