Church History Library
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Church History Library
The Church History Library 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.
For a list of upcoming closures, please review “Hours and Admissions” on the
Planning Your Visit
page.
New at the Church History Library
Newly Accessible Collections, December 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
Church History Library Research Tips: Discovering Your Family History in the Form E Reports
Learn how to use Form E reports to discover your ancestors in Church history.
Newly Accessible Collections, October 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
Scriptures Publication Research Guide
Information and resources about the various publications of Church scripture.
Asia Church History Research Guide
Resources and materials about the history of the Church in Asia
George E. Anderson Photograph Collections
Featured collections of George E. Anderson, a photographer active in Utah in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Library Resources
Research Church History
Helpful resources to aid your Church history research.
Find Your Family in Church History
Bring your family’s story to life with these historical and genealogical resources.
Research Guides
Dozens of research guides to help you get started.
Visit the Church History Library
Everything you need to know about visiting the library and using its free resources.
Schedule a Presentation
Join us for an interactive Church history presentation.
Library Blog
Get the latest news about the library’s historical collections.
Connect with the Library
Ask Us
Ask research questions, request access to a collection, and more.
Research Consultation Team
Meet our expert team of librarians and historians.
Reading Room Registration
Register before you arrive to save valuable time.
Request a Copy
Digital copies of your own blessing or of a direct line ancestor.
Gifts and Donations
We welcome donations of historical materials from around the world.
Schedule a Presentation
Join us for an interactive Church history presentation.
Learn About Church History
Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Read the inspiring true story of the Restoration in this four-volume narrative history.
Saints Podcast
Listen to interviews with historians and others involved in the creation of
Saints
.
Prophets of the Restoration
Read brief biographies of every President of the Church.
Resources for Tough Questions about Church History
Church History Museum
Discover the sacred legacy of Latter-day Saints.
Foundations of Faith Exhibit
See treasures from the historical collections of the Church.
Church Historic Sites
Learn about and visit the Church’s historic sites throughout the United States.
Revelations in Context
Explore the history behind each section of the Doctrine and Covenants.
More Learning Resources
Find more information about the rich history of the Church.
Quick Links
About the Library
Foundations of Faith Exhibit
Church History Library Blog
Library Video Gallery
Policies and Guidelines
Library Events and Exhibits
Gifts and Donations
Contact Us
The Church History Library 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.
For a list of upcoming closures, please review “Hours and Admissions” on the
Planning Your Visit
page.
New at the Church History Library
Newly Accessible Collections, December 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
Church History Library Research Tips: Discovering Your Family History in the Form E Reports
Learn how to use Form E reports to discover your ancestors in Church history.
Newly Accessible Collections, October 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
Scriptures Publication Research Guide
Information and resources about the various publications of Church scripture.
Asia Church History Research Guide
Resources and materials about the history of the Church in Asia
George E. Anderson Photograph Collections
Featured collections of George E. Anderson, a photographer active in Utah in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Library Resources
Research Church History
Helpful resources to aid your Church history research.
Find Your Family in Church History
Bring your family’s story to life with these historical and genealogical resources.
Research Guides
Dozens of research guides to help you get started.
Visit the Church History Library
Everything you need to know about visiting the library and using its free resources.
Schedule a Presentation
Join us for an interactive Church history presentation.
Library Blog
Get the latest news about the library’s historical collections.
Connect with the Library
Ask Us
Ask research questions, request access to a collection, and more.
Research Consultation Team
Meet our expert team of librarians and historians.
Reading Room Registration
Register before you arrive to save valuable time.
Request a Copy
Digital copies of your own blessing or of a direct line ancestor.
Gifts and Donations
We welcome donations of historical materials from around the world.
Schedule a Presentation
Join us for an interactive Church history presentation.
Learn About Church History
Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Read the inspiring true story of the Restoration in this four-volume narrative history.
Saints Podcast
Listen to interviews with historians and others involved in the creation of
Saints
.
Prophets of the Restoration
Read brief biographies of every President of the Church.
Resources for Tough Questions about Church History
Church History Museum
Discover the sacred legacy of Latter-day Saints.
Foundations of Faith Exhibit
See treasures from the historical collections of the Church.
Church Historic Sites
Learn about and visit the Church’s historic sites throughout the United States.
Revelations in Context
Explore the history behind each section of the Doctrine and Covenants.
More Learning Resources
Find more information about the rich history of the Church.
Quick Links
About the Library
Foundations of Faith Exhibit
Church History Library Blog
Library Video Gallery
Policies and Guidelines
Library Events and Exhibits
Gifts and Donations
Contact Us