Church History Library
The Global Historical Archive for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Key Resources
Use the library’s on-site and online resources to access records that document the faith and testimonies of Saints who followed Christ to help establish His Church worldwide.
The Church History Library is headquartered in Utah (United States), with satellite Church History Centers around the world.
Access and discover the millions of items in the library’s collections. View items digitally or request access to on-site collections.
Learn about the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who worked to build Christ’s kingdom on the earth.
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Find research assistance, subject guides, and useful resources compiled by our librarians and researchers.
Read the latest news about the library’s collections and find insights and research tips for using our collections.
The Church History Library has thousands of collections to assist you with your family history research.
Featured Content
Exhibit
Treasures from the Historical Collections of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
16 April 2024
The Church History Department offers 2024 grants to help diverse scholars conduct on-site research and explore underrepresented Latter‑day Saint history.
20 February 2026
The Church History Library will host a booth and deliver two presentations at RootsTech 2026.
16 April 2026
Everything you need to do and know before using the Church History Library’s reading room for viewing and researching Church collections.
16 April 2026
Explore the life and ministry of Elder Marion D. Hanks through a newly digitized collection of his writings, sermons, and photographs, now available in the Church History Catalog.
View Our Research Projects
The Church History Department collects, preserves, and shares historical records and artifacts with anyone who has an interest in the history of the Church. The following resources provide access to this vast historical collection.