Salt Lake Granger North Utah FamilySearch Center


 * The Salt Lake Granger North Family History Center will be available to serve our community members free of charge. Whether you are just beginning to do Family History, or have been doing Family History for years. We are happy to welcome and assist all who come! We have Temple and Family History Consultants that can speak languages other than English here in the Center during some of the times we are open

Center Contacts and Hours

 * Language: English, Spanish, Samoan, Cambodian are spoken at times


 * Address: 3291 South 3450 West, West Valley City, Utah
 * This Center is located across the street from the West Lake Junior High
 * It used to be a Seminary Building
 * There are some parking places in the back of the Center
 * There are ramps in the front and the back south corner of the building
 * Location Map


 * Phone: 1-801-969-3185


 * E-mail: UT_GrangerNorth@familyhistorymail.org


 * Open Hours:
 * Monday and Tuesday Mornings 9:00 AM - Noon
 * Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 * Thursday Evening 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
 * Sunday Afternoon 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 * Sunday Evening 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM


 * Holiday Schedule
 * Closed October 31st, 2020 Halloween
 * Closed November 26th through 29th, 2020 for Thanksgiving
 * Closed December 23rd, 2020 through January 1st, 2021 Christmas and New Years holidays

Upcoming Events

 * We encourage everyone to join us in doing "Indexing." Specifically anytime during the second week of the month. There will periodically be classes for those that do not know how to index.
 * Classes for Indexing in other languages than English can be available to anyone that wishes it. Just contact a consultant and they will get you in touch with those that teach these classes.

Class Schedule

 * Currently there are no classes scheduled. However, every week there are usually "Zoom" Classes on different topics of interest to Family History.  Stay tuned for further announcements.  "Zoom" classes are usually on
 * Wednesday Mornings at 10:00 AM through 11:00 AM  "Sourcing" come learn different methods of sourcing. It's not as hard as you think. This is a "Zoom" class. Located at our Center or by invitation at your home.
 * Thursday Evenings at 7:00 PM through 8:00 PM "Sourcing" come to learn the different methods of sourcing.  You may find it is not hard at all.  Located at our Center or by invitation at your own home.

Staff Training Meetings

 * Staff Training Meetings are currently given on "Zoom" Classes. Invitations are sent out via email.
 * Wednesday Mornings at 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
 * Thursday Evenings at 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

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

 * 21 Family Search Oriented computers
 * 3 Laptop Computers
 * 1 Printer - Scanner - Copier
 * 2 Projectors, 2 Screens, and Audio equipment
 * 2 Rooms for small meetings
 * 2 Tables to spread out on
 * 1 Children's room (Closed at the moment due to Covid Pandemic)
 * 2 Pianos for use when needed

Staff Research Specialties

 * Specific classes are being taught available in English, Spanish, Samoan, and Cambodian see the schedule for details.
 * Consultants are trained and will be there to help you any time you come.

Resources in the Local Area
Our Center is centrally located in the Great Salt Lake Valley. The West Valley City Library is within two blocks away.

The Utah Historical Society is just down town Salt Lake City.

Daughters of the Utah Pioneers building is just down town easily accessible.

Sons of the Utah Pioneers building is located on the other side of the valley.

The Trax Station for transportation for those that do not drive is within 3 blocks away.

Links
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Volunteer at the Center
We are always looking for volunteers to help. You will be trained to help, so do come join us!