Mapleton Utah FamilySearch Center

The Mapleton Utah Family History Center is here to serve all who have a desire to learn and further their Family Search and/or Family History research.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location and Map:

Address: 1215 N. 1000 W. Mapleton, Utah. (Enter on the Southwest corner of the building.)


 * Google map link -- Mapleton Utah Family History Center

Phone: 801-489-2999

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

Open Hours:

Monday: 10 AM to 1 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday &amp; Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM &amp; 7 - 9 PM

Sunday: 5 - 8 PM

Holiday Schedule: Closed 22 December 2013 through 4 January 2014. Available for families or patrons during the holidays by appointment only.

Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events

Monthly Consultants' Meeting: 9 January 2014 at 7:00 p.m.


 * If you have a family history calling or are a high priest group leader, join us for training, inspiration, encouragement, and treats.

Free Annual Family History Fair: 1 March 2014.


 * The center's biggest and best annual opportunity to update your family history skills in this all-day affair with free lunch. Our keynote address this year is by Jeff Hawkins, director of FamilySearch Family Tree. Other notable instructors include Robert Kehrer, director of Search on FamilySearch; Tim Cross, director of Photos and Stories on FamilySearch; Bruce Buzbee, president of RootsMagic.

Class Schedules
Check our class schedule for a current list of classes on the link below. We have classes every Sunday and Thursday Night. We also have classes on the weekdays during the daytime. For class suggestions contact class coordinator Liz Snow - blsnow99@gmail.com


 * Classes are suspended during the month of December for the holidays. Classes will resume in January 2014

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.


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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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * We have 17 personal computers and 2 laser printer-copier-scanners with Duplex scanning capability.


 * We have 2 Epson Perfection V500 photo, slide and document plate scanners.


 * We have a Millenniata M-Writer archival disc writer and discs available for purchase for $3 each.


 * We have readers &amp; printers for both microfiche &amp; microfilm research.


 * We have an extensive collection of microfiche and specific microfilms ordered by our patrons.


 * Call our phone number listed above to determine if we have a microfilm you are seeking.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links

 * City of Mapleton


 * City of Springville


 * City of Spanish Fork


 * City of Provo


 * Utah County - Utah

Volunteer at the Center

 * We are always looking for volunteers to help staff our center. We welcome all enthusiatic family historians, regardless of experience or expertise. Even if you have no prior experience as a consultant, we can pair you with experienced consultants until you feel comfortable and trained in the consultant role.


 * We need consultants for any of our shifts, but have special needs during the day on Thursdays and on Tuesday afternoons. We would also like to open the center on Friday mornings in the future.