Church History Library
Please note: The Church History Library will be closed on Saturday, June 14, due to a local event. We look forward to serving you again on Monday, June 16.
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.
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Library Resources
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.