Nampa Idaho FamilySearch Center

Nampa FamilySearch Center
Location Map:
 * Location Map

Address:


 * 101 N Canyon Street Nampa Idaho 83651-2050 United States


 * Language: English

Phone:


 * 1-208-467-5827
 * E-Mail: [mailto:Nampafamilyhistorycenter@gmail.com Nampafamilyhistorycenter@gmail.com]

Open Hours:
 * Monday: Closed
 * Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
 * Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
 * Thursday: 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
 * Friday: Closed
 * OPEN SATURDAY 1 PM TO 5 PM
 * OPEN SUNDAY 1 PM TO 5 PM
 * We are looking for more volunteers. if you are interested please call us at 1-208-467-5827 to get information on how you can help serve.

Classes and or Workshops
Classes or workshops may be requested for your group. These may be scheduled at the FamilySearch Center by calling us at 208 467-5827 to schedule a time for your group.

See class schedule below to sign up for a class.

Walk-ins are always welcome

 Basic Family History Research 

This is a series of classes for those inexperienced in Family History Research and those who want a brush-up on knowledge and skills. Each of the twelve classes will cover topics ranging from instruction in use of the FamilySearch website and its navigation as well as an explanation of the research process and its tools, and resources for continued learning and personal problem solving. You have the option of attending all of the classes or only those that meet your current interests and needs.

Participants in this class must have an open, free, FamilySearch account. If you need assistance to open an account, please visit the Nampa FamilySearch Center during open hours, where volunteers will be available to help you.

Walk-ins are always welcome

 Intermediate Family History Research 

These are NOT beginner classes. This series of classes is designed for individuals who already have a functional understanding of the FamilySearch program and its navigation. In addition, they should feel comfortable with the basic research process and tools. The class will explore the process of actual research beyond the "hints." Through the coming year we will be looking at topics such as Vital Records Research, Finding and Linking Documentation, Historical Newspaper Research, and much more!

One of these classes will be offered each month on the first and third Tuesday nights. Check the schedule for class times. If we find there is sufficient demand, more class options could be offered. Please let us know your needs.

Walk-ins are always welcome

 Classes for the month of September 2023 at the Nampa Family Search Center are as follow: 

Oct 3                                    Oct 5

10 am Historical Records       10am Newspapers "H"

7pm Merging Records #8

Oct 10                                 Oct12

10am Merging Records #8     10am   Google Books "1"

7pm Historical Records #7

Oct 17                                 Oct 19

10am Find A Grave                10am Census Records :J"

7pm Valuable Tools               7pm Bring Your Questions

Oct 24                                 Oct 28

10am Valuable Tools             10am Probate Records "K"

7pm Find A Grave

Oct 31

10am Images & Audio

 Classes will be in small Classroom 

Attending Classes does not require advance notice. You can learn more by attending a classes than you can on your own.

** Before Attending Classes Make sure you do the following 1. GROUPS: Please have each Person Create a FamilySearch Account Before Coming to Class


 * a. Bring up the Internet on their home computer.
 * b. Click on the address bar (the words will turn blue) and type “familysearch.org” and tap the Enter key.
 * c. Click on “Sign In” which is found toward the top right side of the screen.
 * d. A sign in screen will appear. Click on “Create New Account.”
 * e. Click on “FamilySearch Account” and then click “Continue” and then follow the instructions on that screen.

2. Family Research: If you are coming to find, or learn how to find ancestors, please bring a filled-out Four Generation Pedigree Chart. If you do not have that information, please bring the names, birth or death dates, and birth or death places of ancestors who have passed on (one to four names will be helpful).

3. Indexing: If your group is coming to do Indexing, you will only need to create their FamilySearch Account before coming.

'''Please call 208-467- 5827 or stop in to request a workshop for your quorum, family or ward group. With advanced notice we can prepare to meet your instructional needs.'''

Class size is limited to 18 persons in the large class room and 12 persons in the small class room.

Premium Research Websites
The following Premium Subscription Websites are available for use, free of charge, at the Center:


 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * Newspapers.com
 * Alexander Street Press-The American Civil War
 * Ancestry.com
 * Findmypast
 * Footnote.com
 * The Genealogist
 * Godfrey Memorial Library
 * Heritage Quest Online
 * Historic Map Works Library Edition
 * Paper Trail
 * World Vital Records

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Nampa FamilySearch Center

Announcements
We now can print your FAN chart in Color and in the size of 13" X 19" on card stock at a cost of 25 cents

some of additional equipment we can do is transfer you VHS tapes to thumb drive

Foto Scan 50 pictures in about 30 seconds to disk

We have the Wolverine 8mm movie film projector to transfer you Home Movies to disk

ability to transfer your recorded personal story to disk.