Family History Library

We’re here to help!

Experienced guides and genealogists can help you with your research, and it’s available to you free of charge!

Research Consultants and volunteers can help you by suggesting sources for you to search, answering basic questions such as how to get started, where a town is located, and what records are available for a locality and how to use them.

Founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and assist members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their family history and genealogical research
Largest library of its kind in the world
Open to the general public at no charge
An estimated 1,500 daily visits
Currently 100 full-time and part-time professional staff
Approximately 700 trained volunteers