How large is too large? We don't know, we haven't found out yet. This is a group from the Star 2nd Ward and not everyone who attended was in the photo. We are happy to accommodate groups of all sizes. Youth groups, ward groups, Elders Quorum groups, Relief Society groups, Primary Activity Day groups, Homeschooling groups, family groups, etc. Group appointments are by reservation only.
Groups can be accommodated during regular hours, or on Wednesday evenings from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Call the center 208-878-7286 to schedule your appointment.
Or do as this ward did and reserve the basement classroom for a training session anytime during our regular operating hours. Sundays 2 pm to 6 pm; Mondays 12 pm to 4 pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday 10 am to 6 pm. Star Ward provided their own training, but we can assist you with it if needed.
Only one group at a time may reserve the discovery screens and recording studio. Wednesday evening slots fill up quickly so contact us as soon as possible to reserve your time. A typical youth evening involves splitting the group in half. One half works on the computers learning about using ordinances ready and the activities available on FamilySearch. The other half play on the discovery screens and in the recording studio- exploring all of the options of "All About Me" "Where did I come from?" and "Famous Relatives." Half way through the evening, the groups switch so each youth gets plenty of opportunities on the big screens and the computers. Group activities can be customized to whatever you are wishing to accomplish. Just contact the center and we'll do our best to accommodate your wishes!
RootsTech Celebration
RootsTech will be March 3 - 5, 2022.
It's virtual and it's free. To register, go to their website. Rootstech.org
In conjunction with this online event, we want to celebrate at the center.
Many of us have attended the event in person and found its so much more fun to share the experience with friends, we are going to do just that at our center during this event.
The center will be open on Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. And Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.
As the particular classes haven't been announced yet, we have picked some topics for each of the sessions. Once the classes are announced, we will pick the classes we think best match our desired topics. We will meet in the basement classroom and watch the sessions on the projector screen. Light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own lunch if you want to hang out with us for the whole day.
Thursday 10 am to 2 pm sessions will focus on everything related to using FamilySearch.org
Thursday 2 pm to 6 pm sessions will focus on research techniques.
Friday 10 am to 2 pm sessions will focus on using websites besides FamilySearch.org to further your personal research.
Friday 2 pm to 6 pm sessions will focus on using DNA in your family history endeavors.
Saturday 10 am to 2 pm sessions will focus on Temple and Family History and the importance of it to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Some of these classes will be presented as aids to consultants in their callings. Others might focus on the need to do or the blessings from doing family history work. In the past, even the classes geared to the consultants had tips and tricks for all researchers.
It is anticipated there will be a Leadership Session for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We will announce it as soon as we know the details. Follow us at our facebook page or on Instagram.
If you can't attend at the center, the videos are available for viewing at rootstech.org. Most are available for a full year from the original date. Some are available indefinitely.
So mark your calendars and plan to join us at the center for RootsTech!
Class highlights and info
There has been enough interest in the Basic Computers six week class, we are pleased to announce it will be offered again starting March 7th. The class time has been moved to 2 pm starting in February for the remainder of the classes from the first session and for this new session as well.
Heather Woodland is teaching this class.
Sharon Bowers is going to offer an ongoing once a month class "How to be a Tech Savvy Genealogist". It will be held each third Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. for beginners and intermediate researchers.
The three purposes of this class:
1- Answer your tech questions during a Q&A
2- Introduce new tech developments
3- Teach the tech skills that help a genealogist work smarter and work faster.
Ever wanted to know about using Google Drive, including Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sites. Shaura Miller will be presenting a class on these and more options using Google Drive.
February 22, at 10:30 a.m.
Research Like a Pro- Evening Class this Fall
Several have expressed interest in an evening class for the Research Like a Pro. This is a once a month class for four months. We will start on Tuesday August 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Let us know if you'd like added to the list.
Top Ten Tips for the Month
1- Website suggested by Adrianne Boyer.
If you have ancestors from the Netherlands, check this one out. They have several participating organizations.
Directly from their website: "CBG|Center for family historie in The Hague is the owner of WieWasWie.nl. CBG is the national center for knowledge, documentation and publicity for genealogy and heraldry.
Purpose of the website
WieWasWie wants to open genealogy and historical family research for any person. For this matter WieWasWie offers one website for finding reliable sources for historical research and support for your quest. The power of WieWasWie is the giant availability of historical documents."
2- Legacy Family Tree Webinar suggested by Sharon Bowers.
Directly from their website: "Gena comes back with an additional 50 websites you should know for your genealogy. She will explore websites with genealogy databases, technology how-to, images, finding aids, and more. No matter where your genealogy takes you, you’ll hear about a website that can be helpful. And don’t forget about the handout. The handout is a compilation of all the websites Gena’s previously talked about in her 50 Websites presentations."
3- From Family Locket
Family Locket is a blog run by Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer, the founders of Research Like a Pro. Every week they post blogs and release podcasts on their website. Check out their website for more options.
4- The Family History Guide has a YouTube Channel.
They also have 46 Quick Research Basic videos. Just a few minutes each, but great tips for specific geographic locations, searching archives, and other family history databases. Just in the last two weeks they have added six more videos to this collection.
5- Looking for more information on using Free Newspapers
Check out these two options from Family Tree Magazine.
6- Was your New Year's Resolution to do more family history?
And now you don't really know how to start. James Tanner offers some suggestions in his blog post.
7- What has FamilySearch accomplished in the last year?
A lot as one will see here. Thanks to Sharon Bowers for suggesting this one.
8- Lisa Louise Cook offers advise on your Research Readiness.
Find out more about it here.
9- Curious what things looked like at the time your ancestors lived?
Family Tree Magazine has an article written by Maureen Taylor
10- Still looking for another online option to find records?
How about a few million more.
This blog from Family History Daily will give you ideas of what you might find and how to search them.
Be sure to check out our wiki page for additional information about the center.
We hope to see you at the center soon!
