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. Please see the Planning Your Visit page for a complete list of upcoming closures.

New at the Church History Library

Newly Accessible Collections, September 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 Resources

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.
Get Started with Research Guides
Research assistance, subject guides, and useful resources compiled by your friendly librarians. Know what we know—find it in our research guides!
Visit the Church History Library
Everything you need to know about visiting the Church History Library 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.

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.
Request a Copy of a Patriarchal Blessing
Request a copy of your blessing or a blessing from a direct-line ancestor.
Gifts and Donations
We welcome donations of historical materials from around the world.
Schedule a Group Presentation
Schedule an interactive presentation that shares insights on gospel topics from a historical perspective.

Learn about Church 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 sacred legacy of Latter-day Saints.
More Learning Resources
Find more information about the rich history of the Church.

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