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The is open to the public. Materials from the library’s collection are accessible in the library’s reading room on an appointment basis during the following hours: Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed To request a reading room appointment, please contact us via our online Ask Us service. Please see the Planning Your Visit page for a complete list of upcoming closures. New at the Newly Accessible Collections, May 2024 Explore dozens of recently digitized collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world. Latin America Research Guide Resources and materials about the history of the Church in Latin America. George E. Anderson Photograph Collections Featured Collections Library Services Research Church History Rich resources to support your research of the history of the Church. Find Your Family in Church History Millions of original records and authoritative databases to help bring your family’s story to life. Visit the Everything you need to know about visiting the to do research, experience the exhibit, or enjoy a presentation. Schedule a Group Presentation Schedule an interactive presentation that shares insights on gospel topics from a historical perspective. Read the Library’s Blog: The Historical Record” Learn how the library’s collections can enrich your research. Request a Copy of a Patriarchal Blessing Request a copy of your blessing or one from a direct-line ancestor. Connect with the Library Ask Us Our online Ask Us service is the best way to get help from the library staff. Research Consultation Team Meet the team that will answer your questions and help you design a research strategy. Reading Room Registration Save valuable time: complete the registration process to use the library’s reading room before you arrive. Gifts and Donations We welcome donations of historical materials from around the world. Request a Copy of a Patriarchal Blessing Request a copy of your blessing or one from a direct-line ancestor. Schedule a Group Presentation Schedule an interactive presentation that shares insights on gospel topics from a historical perspective. Learn about Church History Saints Read the inspiring true story of the Restoration in this new four-volume narrative history. Saints Podcast Weekly interviews with historians, General Authorities, and others involved with the new narrative history of the Church. Foundations of Faith Exhibit Treasures from the historical collections of the Church. Prophets of the Restoration Biographical sketches and historical resources for all the Presidents of the Church from Joseph Smith Jr. to the present. Church Historic Sites Learn about and visit the Church’s historic sites throughout the United States. Resources for Tough Questions about Church History Helpful resources and strategies for responding to difficult Church history questions. Revelations in Context The history behind each section of the Doctrine and Covenants. Church History Museum Discover the spiritual, artistic, and cultural legacies of the Latter-day Saints through interactive exhibits and lectures. More Learning Resources Find more information about the rich history of the Church. Quick Links About the Library Foundations of Faith Exhibit Blog Library Video Gallery Policies and Guidelines Library Events and Exhibits Gifts and Donations Contact...