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:

PLEASE NOTE: In honor and celebration of the life, leadership, and legacy of President Russell M. Nelson, the Church History Library will be closed from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM MT on October 7, 2025, for his funeral service. We invite all to join us in remembering our beloved prophet by viewing his service online at ChurchofJesusChrist.org or YouTube.

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, August 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
Pacific Church History Research Guide
Resources and materials about the history of the Church in the Pacific.
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 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
The history behind each section of the Doctrine and Covenants.
More Learning Resources
Find more information about the rich history of the Church.

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