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Granite FamilySearch Center

2720 E. Newcastle Drive Sandy, Utah

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— Goal Setting —

Ringing in the New Year

December 31, 2023

I’m not sure what my grandparents and other family members were celebrating in this picture, but I’ve often thought it was New Year’s. Perhaps it was New Year’s 1946, right after World War II ended, which would have been cause for a great celebration. There would have been hope for a brighter future and, perhaps,… Read More Ringing in the New Year

— Family History Activities —

BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR OUR CASTLES IN THE AIR

January 9, 2021

“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundation under them.”  Henry David Thoreau For years we have been admonished by our church leaders to participate in the blessings associated with engaging in temple and family history work. In the… Read More BUILDING FOUNDATIONS FOR OUR CASTLES IN THE AIR

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Looking Forward to 2020

January 11, 2020

It is hard to believe it is January 2020. The month January was named after the Roman God Janus. He was the god of doors and gates and had two faces. He could look both backward and forward at the same time. Looking back at 2019 warms my heart as I realize the many hours… Read More Looking Forward to 2020

Granite FamilySearch Center Hours

Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Youth Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 3:00 – 5:00 pm

If you would like to schedule a time for your group or family to visit the center or to use the scanners, please call Jacque Fryer at 801-231-1635 or email her at jacquefryer@gmail.com.

2025 Closures:

President’s Day: Sunday, February 16
RootsTech: Thursday, March 6
April General Conference: Sunday, April 6
Easter: Sunday, April 20
Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 11
Memorial Day: Monday, May 25
Father’s Day: Sunday, June 15
Independence Day: Sunday, July 6
Pioneer Day: Thurday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27
Labor Day: Sunday, August 31
October General Conference: Sunday, October 5
Thanksgiving: Tuesday, November 24 –  December 1
Christmas:  Sunday, December 21 – Jan 3, 2026. We will re-open for regular hours on Jan 4, 2026

 

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