FamilySearch center

Boise Idaho FamilySearch Center

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Information

BoiseFamilySearch@gmail.com
1203 S Cole Rd
Boise, ID 83709
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(208) 338-3811

Hours

The Boise FamilySearch Center will be closed August 30th and September 1st for the Labor Day Holiday Weekend – We will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2nd at 9:00AM. Have a great Labor Day weekend.

Services

  • Spoken Languages: English
  • COMPUTERS
  • PHOTO_NEGATIVE_SCANNER
  • PHOTO_SCANNER
  • PRINTER

More about this location

The Center is located behind the Boise Temple. Enter through the Temple gates, turn right, and you will see the Center straight ahead.

Upcoming classes

Using AI at Ancestry.com to help grow your FamilySearch Tree
July 30, 2025 | 18:00
Together we will explore how to find matching historical records at Ancestry.com and attach these sources to our FamilySearch Family Tree. Ancestry has a wonderful AI record search capability which we will discover together. This class will also introduce an easy mechanism for creating a FamilySearch source from an Ancestry.com historical record using a free tool called RecordSeek.
RootsMagic - An Offline Tree? Why? How?
August 05, 2025 | 11:00

A computer-based tree program has many advantages. Bring your questions! Includes updates with Version 10! If you are a new user or need a refresher, or want to learn about hidden/new features, this class is for you.

Understanding Source Tagging in the FamilySearch Family Tree
August 06, 2025 | 18:00
In this class we will explain what a source tag is and how to attach these tags to our people in the FamilySearch Family Tree. Examples will be provided along with a clear description of the steps. we will introduce the Data Quality Score feature to help guide our efforts. The Source Box will be explained along with the steps needed to tag a residence, custom event, and a marriage relationship.

What is a FamilySearch center like?

FamilySearch centers are found in many types of buildings, like churches or libraries. They are open to the public and offer access to exclusive records and complimentary access to technology. Staff are trained to help you research and make family discoveries.
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A woman receiving help from a volunteer at a FamilySearch center.