BEST Family History Library (WHY & How to Go)

The BEST family history library is FREE! What can you find at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah and how to plan your trip. (Did you say scan photos for free?)
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[@robinwilliams73]

What a great video! I was abe to spend a few hours there in Juy unexpectedly and I was not sure exacty what to do when I was there. Luckily I had heard to take a thumb drive to save anything I found and I had added a custom tag in ancestry to some of my people "Docs avail at FSL" so I was abe to pull that list quicky and get those documents. I wish I had this video before I went it has such great tips. The people there were so nice and very helpful and welcoming.

[@AncestryAimee]

Glad it was helpful! Crista Cowan adds a similar tag for records at FamilySearch. Great idea!

[@graceunverzagt9807]

Got to go this past May and despite “preparing” I was still incredibly overwhelmed. Got to spend a week and still barely scratched the surface. Can’t wait to go again some day!

[@AncestryAimee]

Hope you get the opportunity!

[@julilinn2896]

Aimee I am SO happy to see you posting more great content in the midst of what you were falsely accused of.

[@AncestryAimee]

Thank you!

[@lizbethlee3833]

I just received new calling as assistant in our Ward Family History Center. I am a tad, overwhelmed, but have basic research knowledge. This video about the family search library is so exciting. As I’m retired, I need to make a point to visit this library in the very near future. Your video has encouraged me about doing so. Thank you.

[@AncestryAimee]

You’re so welcome! Good luck with your calling!

[@eharvey5058]

I was there in August. It was so fun and I needed to be better prepared!

[@AncestryAimee]

Glad you enjoyed the visit. 😀

[@janicebond5492]

Thanks - timely for me. I am going there in February 24 with a research group. I haven't been there since 2018 and it looks different. Great hints. Thanks for sticking with your video's.

[@AncestryAimee]

Thanks for the support!! Have a great trip in February!!

[@ryarosh]

This is EXTREMELY helpful. Saving so I can find this again one day.

[@AncestryAimee]

Great to hear!

[@robarsenault1025]

ASMR II know you were whispering because you were in a library but It was so soothing to the ear

[@AncestryAimee]

Glad you liked it! 🤣 I was afraid people wouldn’t be able to hear it!

[@ruthrobb4406]

Thank-you for this video and the information that is available. It sounds ĺike visiting Santa's workshop. ❤ 😊

[@AncestryAimee]

Haha! Like that!

[@LuckyBruin1]

Thank you so much for this video! Going to the library there is on my list, but its good to know what to plan!

[@AncestryAimee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JoyousGenealogist]

Great video full of great suggestions to prepare us for a trip to the library there

[@AncestryAimee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@skanoot]

Aimee thank you so much for sharing all this great information. I wasn’t aware of that Memory Lane section!! What a great feature they added. My dad has some 16mm films I have no idea what is on them. Not sure if they would have that type of equipment but nice to know the others are available. I always learn something new watching your videos. Thank you so much.

[@AncestryAimee]

Reach out to them and they will happily tell you if they can do 16mm. Glad you liked the video. Thanks!

[@patranye]

Definitely has had a spot on my bucket list for a while now! I imagine it’s going to be a frequent visit too 😊 Thanks for sharing all this great information on what’s available!

[@AncestryAimee]

You’re welcome!!

[@kathleenkelley1299]

Aimee- great video about Family Search library. I hope to visit in the near future and now will be better prepared

[@AncestryAimee]

So glad it's been helpful! Hope you can go.

[@malikagadsden6430]

I have been there twice. I love it

[@AncestryAimee]

It is awesome!

[@janisscobee4852]

This is so helpful! Can't wait to visit!

[@AncestryAimee]

Have fun when you do!

[@sylviajones4907]

Great video. Thank you so much. I have been there when my husband had a meeting in SLC (18 yrs ago) & that is what got me started with my search. I didn't accomplish much but it got me excited about finding out more. Thank you, Family Search Library.

[@AncestryAimee]

Love that!

[@elaine2012]

Thank you Aimee! Looks like many additions since I have been there. Very nice presentation!

[@AncestryAimee]

Thank you. 😊

[@jandavis1362]

Amazing presentation! Well paced, straight forward information and very informative. Great job ! Thank you

[@AncestryAimee]

Thank you!

[@angelauzdilla2362]

Great video Amy, thank you so much.

[@AncestryAimee]

You are so welcome!

[@dranet47]

One of these days I'll make it there!

[@AncestryAimee]

Hope you can!

[@robertvandette6964]

Love your channel! I'm learning so much! I have a question, though. I've come across a friend whose mother grew up in a foster home. Is there a way to find foster home records leading back to her parents?

[@AncestryAimee]

So glad you like the channel. That’s kind of complicated because it depends on the state and the laws there. It also kind of depends on whether her mother is still alive. She may have better luck in getting those records. I guess it also depends on whether it was sealed. I would recommend contacting the county where they lived and seeing what they say

[@robertvandette6964]

Ok, thanks for the information. It's New York state if that helps at all.

[@robertvandette6964]

Oh, and her mother is still alive.

[@AncestryAimee]

New York can be a pain but I don’t know about foster care there. Have her mom reach out.

[@faganquin6483]

great info thanks. do you know if local branches of this main library can get copies of docs from SLC through an inter-library system? same for books - can a local branch get a book from SLC loaned to them for local viewing? thx

[@AncestryAimee]

Great question! No, I don’t believe they do have an interlibrary system for books. Sometimes a local chapter might have a book. If you look at the locations drop down just above the call number area it will show where that book can be found. Most of the microfilm is available at the local libraries if it has been digitized. If it is a reel it is the same as the books. The local library might have it. Check with the drop down menu.

[@JoanO51]

How is this library funded?

[@AncestryAimee]

It is funded by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

[@BobTheSchipperke]

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[@michaelrochester48]

I have been there. I used to go. The staff is OK, a lot of the people who come there. The research are obnoxious.

[@AncestryAimee]

Sad you had a bad experience