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American Fork Utah FamilySearch Center
Address: 110 East Main Street American Fork, Utah 84003 Telephone: (801) 763-2014 Hours: Monday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Services Provided at the American Fork FamilySearch Center At the Center, we have state-of-the-art computers with access to many premium genealogical and historical websites. We offer one-on-one assistance in accessing your FamilySearch family tree. If you have a question, ask us and we will help you research a name, add a source, merge a record, add a memory and find a family name to take to the temple.



{{Box | color=green | float=center | width=67% | title=Discovery Experiences | content= Use the large interactive display screens to discover more about yourself as you visualize your family tree in unique ways.
 * ALL ABOUT ME</B> - What's so special about my birth year? Discover what was happening in the world the day you were born.
 * WHERE I COME FROM</B> - How in the world did I get here? View the geographical origins of your ancestors.
 * PICTURE MY HERITAGE</B> - How would I look in my ancestor's clothing? Superimpose a picture of you onto the cultural clothes of your ancestors.
 * RECORD MY STORY</B> - What are my favorite memories? Capture your memories in this state-of-the-art story studio.  Group and individual booths are available.
 * MY FAMOUS RELATIVES</B> - Learn of the famous people you are related. See if you are related to other Discovery Center visitors.

To enhance your discovery experience, we recommend doing the following:
 * Bring your FamilySearch username and password when you come to the center.
 * If you do not have an account, click on this link. Create a FamilySearch Account</SPAN>


 * Reservations for the Discovery Center are NOT required for individuals or groups smaller than 6 people.

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{{Box | color=green | float=center | width=67% | title=Children's Group Activity | content= This activity is for Ages 8-11, with a maximum of 15 visitors per group.
 * This activity is free.
 * The class will introduce the children to family history, help them begin to complete their own history.
 * Each child will record a memory in our recording room, which they can receive through email for each child.
 * The class will last approximately 1 hour.
 * Requirements: We ask that there is one adult for every three children and that the adults stay with the group the entire time.

Schedule a Children's Group Activity
}} {{Box | color=green | float=center | width=67% | title=The Large Classroom: Group Reservations | content= We have one classroom available for group instruction. This room does not have computers. We encourage you to have group members bring laptops, iPads, or phones to work on family history.
 * When you schedule a classroom, indicate if you require an instructor; we are happy to offer a basic overview class of FamilySearch research or indexing. Please let us know if you need an instructor. Note that even though indexing is only available from a web browser, the youth have pointed out that it is still very handy to do on an iPod or phone.

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}} {{Box | color=green | float=center | width=67% | title=The Small Classroom: Group Reservations | content= We have two classrooms available for group instruction. This room has 24 computers.
 * When you schedule a classroom, please indicate if you have your own instructor. If you require an instructor, we would be happy to offer a class that is a basic overview of FamilySearch. Please indicate on the schedule that you would like to have that class presented.
 * The Small Classroom can accommodate 24 students. If you anticipate more than 36 guests in your group, please schedule both classrooms.
 * To cancel a scheduled class, go back to your confirmation e-mail and follow the link to cancel.

Schedule the Small Classroom</SPAN>
}} {{Box | color=green | float=center | width=67% | title=Scanning/Conversion Services | content= The Center has the following equipment available for preserving documents, family histories, and family photos. Please bring your own USB thumb drive. You may schedule equipment for a one-hour session. Because the scanners are in such high demand, we encourage you to be on time. If you are 15 minutes late, you may have to reschedule.
 * Flatbed Scanner Large and Small Versions:</B> Use to scan books, documents, and items with thick bindings. It scans individual and multiple pictures from a single page.
 * Batch Picture Scanner PS80:</B> Uses a feed tray that scan items much faster than on the flatbed.
 * Slide Scanner:</B> Automatically scans 35mm slides from a standard slide.
 * Lexmark Color Copier/Printer/Scanner:</B> Use to copies, scans, or prints documents. It converts multiple page documents into a single .pdf file, which is ideal for preserving and sharing typewritten family histories. It is also possible to scan and place on FamilySearch from this copier.
 * VHS or DVD to MP4 recorder:</B> This recorder converts a non-copyrighted VHS to DVD or MP4. For every two hours of recording, you will need one DVD.  Please bring plenty of DVDs.  Bring a USB thumb drive to record and save your MP4 files.


 *  High-Quality Recorder:</B> Record a few minutes of histories, stories, testimonies for yourself or ancestors up to 15 minutes. Move the audio to FamilySearch.
 * Audio Cassette Tape Converter:</B> This device converts a non-copyrighted audio cassette tape to a USB thumb drive.

Schedule Scanning/Conversion Equipment
}} {{Box | color=green | float=center | width=67% | title=Patrons' Class Schedule | content= The American Fork Utah Family History Center offers classroom instruction on many family history/genealogical topics. The instructors are dedicated and knowledgeable professionals, each has many years of experience in family history work. We are excited about the quality of instruction that you will receive.
 * Click on the link to see the available classes and dates/times when they meet. You can print the monthly list too.

Classes and Schedules
When you enter the Center, stop by the Welcome Desk to see where the class will be meeting. We look forward to seeing you!
 * You can register for the classes now using the link above, but walk-ins are always welcome.
 * If you need to cancel a class reservation, follow the link to book a class, log back in, and then in your account, it will show the scheduled class(es).
 * If you already have a FamilySearch account, make sure to bring your account username and password when you visit the Center.
 * If you do not have an account, set one up before coming by following the instructions on the link below.

Create a FamilySearch Account</SPAN>
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{{Box | color=green | float=center | width=67% | title=What's New in FamilySearch | content= Do you need to learn the latest tools in your own FamilySearch family tree OR see what's happening in family history throughout the world? Click on the link and discover!

What's New at FamilySearch</SPAN>
}} {{Box | color=green | float=center | width=67% | title=Resources on the Web | content= Would you like to get involved with the Utah Genealogy Association (UGA)? Click on the link to learn more!

Utah Genealogy Association</SPAN>
The Salt Lake Family History Library (FHL) has on-line classes and webinars that you can watch. This is a great resource for finding training. Click the link to see all the classes available.

Family History Library On-Line Classes & Webinars</SPAN>
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