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Welcome to the Riverton FamilySearch Library Home Page

Changes implemented for our reopening.


 * Starting Tuesday, 09/21/21, Group Visits, limited to 15 participants each at 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm will be available to schedule.
 * Social distancing will be observed. Patrons are encouraged to wear masks while in the building.
 * Workstations and equipment will cleaned after each patron use.
 * The following will not be offered at this time: Saturday Seminars, Family Reunions, Youth Conferences, or Discovery Days.
 * In-Person classes will be offered along with our current online classes.
 * Our equipment resources can now be scheduled.
 * As always, our friendly, capable staff will be there to assist all of your needs.

Create a FamilySearch Account
If you are interested in creating a free FamilySearch account, use this link to find information on:


 * 1) "How do you create a FS account?"
 * 2) "Why do you need a free FS Account?"
 * 3) "What to do if you have trouble making a FS account."

If you feel comfortable doing it on your own, visit FamilySearch to "Create a Free Account" by clicking this link.

For additional help, the following two items are available through the courtesy of the BYU Family History Library.


 * 1) If you would like to view a tutorial showing how it is done, Click this link.
 * 2) For a "FamilySearch Registration and Settings" handout, Click here.

Suggested Family History Webinars
A webinar is a class that is broadcast on the internet for anyone interested. There are many family history websites that offer webinars. Click on the link below and view some of our favorite sites. Some webinar sites still have access to older broadcasts.


 * List of suggested Webinars

What's New at FamilySearch.org
Click the links below to discover everything from the FamilySearch Blog's library of family history from all over the world to new FamilySearch Tree tools and features to make researching ancestors more successful.


 * What's New at FamilySearch
 * FamilySearch Blog

Stake and Ward Temple and Family History Leadership
FamilySearch.org has resources for Stake and Ward consultants as well as all leadership callings, Elders Quorum to Primary presidency. Discover descriptions for callings; teaching ideas for Church curriculum; activities for weekly or yearly youth activities and Sunday family lessons.
 * Click this link Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction where you'll find the resources for understanding and magnifying your leadership and Family history assignments.
 * After Signing in to your FamilySearch.org account, click the help icon ("?" inside a circle) at the upper-right of your screen.
 * From the drop down list, click "Helper Resources."
 * Take time to review each link for valuable information, especially the following:
 * -Calling Information
 * -Training
 * -Quick Links
 * -Your Planner

Family History Activities and More
Want some Family History activities to do as a family or to use with Stake and Ward children and youth? Click the links below and enjoy some creative memories!


 * Suggested Family History Activities from our staff.


 * FamilySearch Discovery Activities which include:


 * Where am I from? - Where in the world did you come from?
 * All About Me - What is special about your name and birth year?
 * Compare-a-Face - Compare your face to your relatives' faces and see whom you most resemble?
 * Record My Story - Tell your stories and the stories of your family?
 * Picture My Heritage - Connect to your heritage. Add your face to historical photos.
 * In-Home Activities - Family activities that help you discover, gather, and connect with your family--past and present.
 * My Pioneer Ancestors - See if any of your ancestors crossed the plains with the early pioneers.
 * Missionaries - View your ancestors' missionary journals, mission call letters, and mission stories.
 * Women of Faith - Honor the women in your Family Tree by discovering their photos and stories.
 * WWII Service Records - See if any of your relatives served in World War II.
 * WW1 Draft Card - More than 65 million men and women served in WW1. Your relative may have been one of them.
 * Ancestor Challenge - Take a quiz to see how well you know those who came before you.
 * Historical Records - Discover events in your ancestors' life with in historical records.

Maintained by: Elder Tom Stubben 

Last modified: 09/18/21