The Family History Library holds the largest collection of genealogical information in the world. Run and sponsored by Family Search, the genealogical arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the genealogical research center and collection library began in 1894. The library houses records from more than 110 countries, 1.3 million rolls of microfilm, 600,000 books, periodicals and maps and billions of digital images. It is open to the public at no charge and staff and volunteers are ready to help families trace their roots. Free genealogy seminars, one-on-one consultations and events are also taking place at the Family History Library.

Hours: 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday