Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center/Group Activities

Daytime Visits
A single group visit with up to 30 participants is available to schedule on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday anytime from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The visits last up to an hour and a half. They include a short presentation, 20 to 25 minutes, by a staff member in one of our meeting rooms, with the remainder of the time working at the computers in the Center. If a presentation was not requested, the entire time will be spent at the computers.


 * If you would like a brief (5 to 10 minute) introduction to our Center with a description of our facility, website, tools, applications, and equipment available in the Center, select it when scheduling your visit.

Options Available:

 * Finding a Relative to Take to the Temple. Recommended for those who are searching for names of ancestors or their descendants to take to the temple and complete their ordinances. Learn how to do original research with tips on using search functions to find and document new people on ancestor or descendant lines. Shows how to reserve names for temple ordinances and print ordinance cards. Help participants feel the Spirit in this important work. Discusses the Apostolic Temple Challenge.


 * FamilySearch Web Indexing. An overview of the why and how of indexing and demonstration of the indexing application for indexing in the Center or at home. Includes hands-on training.


 * Prep for Trek. A presentation on how to identify a pioneer ancestor, locate the pioneer company the ancestor was in, and then find information about them, including how to identify family members requiring temple ordinances. Creating a 9-generation fan chart is also demonstrated.


 * Connect/Belong Using Mobile Devices. Focused on helping members take advantage of all the new features of doing family history on mobile devices.


 * Family History is Fun! Designed as an overview of the exciting new apps available on the website that will entice and excite young people to learn more about their ancestors through fun, interactive games and programs on the computer.


 * Missionary Preparation. As part of Preach My Gospel every missionary needs to know how to use FamilySearch. This class is designed to help prepare the perspective missionary to use Family History as a missionary tool. The perspective missionary will learn how to log into FamilySearch, use the FamilySearch App on their phone, and print out their own pedigree.


 * Group Visit without a Presentation. You will be guided to a reserved area in our center to spend your time using our computers and printers.

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Instructions for Scheduling a Daytime Group Visit:

 * 1) Determine an accurate count of how many will be attending.
 * 2) Group size is limited to 30 participants.
 * 3) Only one session is available per day for the Daytime visits.
 * 4) Most Importantly: Make sure every member of your group has an active FamilySearch account for them to get the most benefit from their visit.
 * 5) To create a FamilySearch account as a church member or not Click this Link.
 * 6) Children 8 to 13 years old require parental authorization to create a new user account.

Schedule a Daytime Visit

 *  Visits are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday anytime from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.


 * Click here to schedule a date and time for your Daytime Group Visit.

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Evening Visits at 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm
Two time slots at both 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. A single session is limited to 30 participants. If you have more than 30 but 60 or fewer in your group, you will need to schedule two sessions. If a second session is not available, you will need to select a different time or date. ** Please be sure to cancel the one that was not needed! **

The visits last an hour and a half. They include a short presentation, 15 to 20 minutes, by a staff member in one of our meeting rooms, with the remainder of the time working at the computers in the Center. If a presentation was not requested, the entire time will be spent at the computers. Since the time slots overlap, the 6:00 pm visitors will need to leave by 7:30 pm.


 * If you would like a brief (5 to 10 minute) introduction to our Center with a description of our facility, website, tools, applications, and equipment available in the Center, select it when scheduling your visit.

Options Available:

 * Finding a Relative to Take to the Temple. Recommended for those who are searching for names of ancestors or their descendants to take to the temple and complete their ordinances. Learn how to do original research with tips on using search functions to find and document new people on ancestor or descendant lines. Shows how to reserve names for temple ordinances and print ordinance cards. Help participants feel the Spirit in this important work. Discusses the Apostolic Temple Challenge.


 * FamilySearch Web Indexing. An overview of the why and how of indexing and demonstration of the indexing application for indexing in the Center or at home. Includes hands-on training.


 * Prep for Trek. A presentation on how to identify a pioneer ancestor, locate the pioneer company the ancestor was in, and then find information about them, including how to identify family members requiring temple ordinances. Creating a 9-generation fan chart is also demonstrated.


 * Connect/Belong Using Mobile Devices. Focused on helping members take advantage of all the new features of doing family history on mobile devices.


 * Family History is Fun! Designed as an overview of the exciting new apps available on the website that will entice and excite young people to learn more about their ancestors through fun, interactive games and programs on the computer.


 * Missionary Preparation. As part of Preach My Gospel every missionary needs to know how to use FamilySearch. This class is designed to help prepare the perspective missionary to use Family History as a missionary tool. The perspective missionary will learn how to log into FamilySearch, use the FamilySearch App on their phone, and print out their own pedigree.


 * Group Visit without a Presentation. You will be guided to a reserved area in our center to spend your time using our computers and printers.

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Instructions for Scheduling an Evening Group Visit:

 * 1) Determine an accurate count of how many will be attending.
 * 2) Group size is limited to 30 participants.
 * 3) Two sessions are available for each of the two Evening time slot sessions, 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm.
 * 4) If you have more than 30 but 60 or fewer in your group for an Evening session, you will need to schedule two sessions.
 * 5) If you have more than 30 attending and a second session is not available, you will need to select a different time or date.  ** Be sure to cancel the ones that were accepted! **
 * 6) Most Importantly: Make sure every member of your group has an active FamilySearch account for them to get the most benefit from their visit.
 * 7) To create a FamilySearch account as a church member or not Click this Link.
 * 8) Children 8 to 13 years old require parental authorization to create a new user account.

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Schedule an Early Evening Visit at 6:00 pm

 *  Visits are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.


 * Click here to schedule a date at 6:00 pm for your Early Evening Group Visit.

Schedule an Evening Visit at 7:15 pm

 *  Visits are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm.


 * Click here to schedule a date at 7:15 pm for your Evening Group Visit.

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YSA and Mid-Singles Ward and Branch Visits
A new offering available exclusively for YSA or Mid-Singles wards and branches is held on Monday evenings from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. A single group visit with up to 30 participants can be scheduled to start at 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, or 7:00 pm.

The visit can last until closing time, 9:00 pm. It includes a choice of up to two short presentations, 15 to 20 minutes, by a staff member in one of our meeting rooms, with the remainder of the time working at the computers in the Center. If a presentation was not requested, the entire time will be spent at the computers.


 * If you would like a brief (5 to 10 minute) introduction to our Center with a description of our facility, website, tools, applications, and equipment available in the Center, select it when scheduling your visit.

Options Available:

 * FamilySearch - Family Tree Overview. Presents the basic fundamentals of using the Family Tree features at FamilySearch.org.


 * Finding a Relative to Take to the Temple. Recommended for those who are searching for names of ancestors or their descendants to take to the temple and complete their ordinances. Learn how to do original research with tips on using search functions to find and document new people on ancestor or descendant lines. Shows how to reserve names for temple ordinances and print ordinance cards. Help participants feel the Spirit in this important work. Discusses the Apostolic Temple Challenge.


 * Connect/Belong Using Mobile Devices. Focused on helping members take advantage of all the new features of doing family history on mobile devices.


 * Missionary Preparation. As part of Preach My Gospel every missionary needs to know how to use FamilySearch. This class is designed to help prepare the perspective missionary to use Family History as a missionary tool. The perspective missionary will learn how to log into FamilySearch, use the FamilySearch App on their phone, and print out their own pedigree.


 * Group Visit without a Presentation. You will be guided to a reserved area in our center to spend your time using our computers and printers.

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Instructions for Scheduling a Group Visit:

 * 1) Determine an accurate count of how many will be attending.
 * 2) Group size is limited to 30 participants.
 * 3) A single session of 2 hours is available on Mondays for the YSA Mid-Singles visits starting at either 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm, or 7:00 pm.
 * 4) Most Importantly: Make sure every member of your group has an active FamilySearch account for them to get the most benefit from their visit.
 * 5) To create a FamilySearch account as a church member or not Click this Link.
 * 6) Children 8 to 13 years old require parental authorization to create a new user account.

Schedule YSA and Mid-Singles Ward and Branch Visit

 *  Visits are available on Monday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.


 * Click here to schedule a date and time for your YSA and Mid-Singles Ward and Branch Visit.

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Ward FamilySearch Discovery Day Visits
A new offering available exclusively for wards and branches is held on Saturdays. There will be two time periods offered: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. To allow us to arrange staff and presentations you will need to schedule at least two weeks in advance. A ward or branch can schedule a visit for up to 100 participants.

You will have a choice of activities.


 * If you would like a brief (5 to 10 minute) introduction to our Center with a description of our facility, website, tools, applications, and equipment available in the Center, select it when scheduling your visit.

Options Available:

 * FamilySearch Basics Presentation (30 minutes).


 * Finding a Relative to take to the Temple (30 minutes). Recommended for those who are searching for names of ancestors or their descendants to take to the temple and complete their ordinances. Learn how to do original research with tips on using search functions to find and document new people on ancestor or descendant lines. Shows how to reserve names for temple ordinances and print ordinance cards. Help participants feel the Spirit in this important work. Discusses the Apostolic Temple Challenge.


 * FamilySearch is Fun (30 minutes). Designed as an overview of the exciting new apps available on the website that will entice and excite young people to learn more about their ancestors through fun, interactive games and programs on the computer.


 * '''Finding 100,000 Cousins starting with Virtual Pedigree (30 minutes).


 * Missionary Preparation. As part of Preach My Gospel every missionary needs to know how to use FamilySearch. This class is designed to help prepare the perspective missionary to use Family History as a missionary tool. The perspective missionary will learn how to log into FamilySearch, use the FamilySearch App on their phone, and print out their own pedigree.


 * Presentations by your Ward Family History Committee.


 * None. You will be guided to a reserved area in our center to spend your time using our computers and printers.


 * Other. Please explain in the comment section below.

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Instructions for Scheduling a Ward Visit:

 * 1) Determine an accurate count of how many will be attending.
 * 2) Group size is limited to 100 participants.
 * 3) There are two sessions available each Saturday we are open:  One ward from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and another ward from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
 * 4) Most Importantly: Make sure every member of your group has an active FamilySearch account for them to get the most benefit from their visit.
 * 5) To create a FamilySearch account as a church member or not Click this Link.
 * 6) Children 8 to 13 years old require parental authorization to create a new user account.

Schedule a Ward FamilySearch Discovery Day Visit

 *  Time slots are available on Saturdays, one from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and the other from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.


 * Click here to schedule a date and time for your Ward FamilySearch Discovery Day Visit.

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<!--== Genealogy Merit Badge Workshop ==

The Center offers a monthly workshop to help Scouts earn the Genealogy Merit Badge. The workshops are held on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. unless the Center is scheduled to be closed.

Presented by Pat O'Toole - Registration is required, see below.

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Requirements
These need to be completed "BEFORE" coming to the Center:


 * Please make sure your Scout has a FamilySearch or Membership account. Have them sign into FamilySearch.org before coming to the Center to make sure it is working.
 * For non-member youth or those who do not have an account, please create a FamilySearch account before the wordshop.Click this Link to create one.
 * Enter the necessary information. Youth under 13 years of age must have parental authorization to create an account.
 * Contact a family member by telephone, email, or letter, and interview them about their life. Ask about events that have occurred and where they happened. Record the information you learn and bring this information to the workshop.
 * Complete a pedigree chart. Click here for a .pdf copy of a pedigree chart. The information can also be handwritten. List yourself and at least two additional generations. Bring this information to the workshop.
 * Complete two family group sheets, one listing your parents and all of the children in your family and another listing one of your parents and their siblings in a family group with your grandparents. Click here for a .pdf copy of a family group sheet. The information can also be handwritten. Bring this information to the workshop.
 * Please also bring the name of an ancestor or relative who was alive in 1940.
 * List eight to ten important events in your life (timeline) and bring the list to the workshop.
 * Using your timeline, write a short autobiography of your life, and bring it to the workshop.

'''If Scouts complete the items above before coming to the Center and bring their documents with them, they will be able to complete the following requirements at the Center. Authorized Center Staff will certify the completion of their merit badge requirements.'''


 * Define the terms "genealogy," "ancestor," and "descendant."
 * Name three types of genealogical records. Explain how they help you chart your family tree. Obtain one genealogical document that supports your family tree and evaluate this information.
 * Contact a genealogical repository.
 * Explain the effects of computers and the Internet on genealogy. Explain how photography and microfilm have influenced genealogy.
 * Discuss what you have learned about your family through your genealogical research.

Genealogy Merit Badge Resources - Click for additional resources.

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Registration is Required for Attendance

 * Attendance is being limited to 6 individuals per session. Each attendee must register to reserve a spot.  If circumstances prevent you from attending, please call our Center at (801) 240-9601 and let us know.  Provide your name and the date of the workshop.


 * Click here to register for the Workshop. (2nd Saturday of the month)

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Other Group Activity Options
We are not offering our Family Reunions at this time but are planning to when health conditions improve.

Generations Linked in Love
''“When our hearts turn to our ancestors, something changes inside us. We feel part of something greater than ourselves. Our inborn yearning for family connections are fulfilled when we are linked to our ancestors through sacred ordinances of the temple”'' - President Russell M. Nelson

Family reunions at the Riverton FamilySearch Center can be tailored to the family’s interests and time available. Come for 2, 4 or 6 hours, or anything in between. Receive instructions and practice on family history skills, have a place to collaborate on your research findings together. If scheduled in advance, you can use our Family Story Room and the scanning and conversion equipment to record and save your family memories.

Review the following guidelines before scheduling a group visit. Scroll down the page to the link to check availability (just before the calendar) and submit a request for your group visit.

Logistics

 * Group Size:

The Center can accommodate family groups up to 50 people. Children will need to be supervised by someone in your family group. Activities are available for children.


 * Cost:

Copies of any documents found during your visit can be printed at the Center without a charge. Only single copies of family history printing will be allowed. Personal or extensive printing should be taken to a commercial copy center.


 * Available Times:

Family reunions at the Riverton FamilySearch Center can be tailored to the family’s interests and time available.

Family reunions can be scheduled Monday through Saturday, except on holidays. Available time blocks are as follows:

Monday thru Saturday: 10:00-12:00, 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00


 * Reservations:

Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to secure a date. After you submit your reservation, the Family Reunion Coordinator will call to schedule the time of day and presentations you request.

Before making your reservation, check available dates and times in the monthly calendars below. Please allow a fourteen (14) day advanced notice when making a reservation request, especially if presentations are desired. Your reservation is not confirmed until you receive an e-mail from our Family Reunion Coordinator.

After checking the availability below by scrolling down the page to the calendar, use the link Online Reservation Request to request a group visit. All visits should be made using through the link. Telephone reservations are not accepted.

Important Preparations for a Successful and Rewarding Visit
Detailed instructions for participants will be sent to the family reunion’s contact person following registration. The following suggestions will make your visit more successful:

Member Account Log-in: Each member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the group should have a Member Account before coming to the Center. Please have them check user name and password before coming to make sure it is working. For members who don’t have a current account, have them register for one prior to your visit. Those not eligible for a member account can register for a FamilySearch account.

Account Registration: For those who do not have a current account, have them register for one prior to your visit. They can do this by going to https://account.churchofjesuschrist.org and clicking on the “Register for an Account” button below the blue “Sign in” in the center of the screen. Enter the necessary information, which includes their church membership number and birth date. Their membership number is on their temple recommend or can be provided by their Ward Clerk. Youth 8-12 years old will also need permission from a parent and the parent’s MRN. To activate a new account, an email address is needed.

Personal Family History Information: Except for Indexing visits, please have everyone attempt to create a personal pedigree chart with as much family information as possible. This will be of great help when searching at the Center.

Specific Goal or Objective to Accomplish: Each group should have an idea or goal, before they arrive, of what they would like to accomplish during the visit to the Center.

Family Reunion Organizing Tips: Ideas for organizing and planning family reunions are available on the Riverton FamilySearch Center website, “familysearch.org/fhc/riverton”. On the left menu, click on Family Discovery Day. At the bottom of the page, click on Discovery Day January 2017 Handouts and Worksheets. Open a folder of your choice for reunion ideas.

Group Visit Options:
Family reunion groups can choose to participate in the following presentations which last about 20-25 minutes each.


 * Finding Names to Take to the Temple: Learn how to do original research with tips on using search functions to find and document new people on ancestor or descendant lines. Shows how to reserve names for temple ordinances and print ordinance cards. Help others feel the Spirit in this important work. Discusses the Apostolic Temple Challenge.


 * Beginning Research Techniques: Teaches how to use the search function; manipulate data; use the Collections tab and other basic research strategies.  For those wanting to find and document new people on their ancestor or descendant lines.  Intermediate level.

Discovery Activities
During the reunion, families can participate in:


 * Family Story Room – Record a video of your personal history, testimony, thoughts about your life and goals. For an individual or a small family group, up to 10 people.  USB drives for use in the Family Story Room must be a minimum of 8 GB and be in their original, unopened package.


 * Find a Pioneer Ancestor – Use five special websites to discover your pioneer ancestors and their stories.


 * Heirloom Photo Box – Bring family heirlooms and use your phone to photograph them in the Center’s special photo box.


 * Picture My Heritage – Put your face into old fashioned photos and share via email.


 * Print and laminate – Print and laminate a 5, 7, or 9 generation fan chart of your ancestors.


 * Relative Finder – See how you are related to certain pioneers, church leaders of the past or famous people.


 * RootsMapper – Plot your family tree on an interactive map.


 * Printing – Participants can print a personal 5, 7, or 9 generation fan chart of their ancestors.


 * Scan photos directly to Family Tree – Bring family photos to scan and upload to Family Tree Memories.

Contact us: Riverton_FamilySearch_Library@ChurchofJesusChrist.org
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Youth Conferences
We are looking into our Youth Conference offering to determine to if we will offer it this summer.
 * Click here to review the opportunity.

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Discovery Days
'''We are not offering our Discovery Days we held in the past. We now have a Ward FamilySearch Discovery Day that can be scheduled. '''


 * Click here to review the options.

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Resources Available from past Discovery Day Activities
The resources provided have not been updated and may not represent current conditions.


 * Click the links in each cell to view the Discovery Day Activities resources.

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Maintained by: Elder Tom Stubben 

Last modified: 05/14/23