Blog
Read the latest news about the library’s historical collections, as well as find insights and research tips for using our collection.
May 19, 2026
Explore dozens of newly accessible Church History Library collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
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.
29 May 2026
The new Church History Library website adds new features and improvements to help visitors more easily access library resources.
16 April 2026
The Church History Department offers 2026 grants to help diverse scholars conduct on-site research and explore underrepresented Latter‑day Saint history.
Instructions on how to apply to receive a research grant from the Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
26 December 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible Church History Library collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
20 October 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible Church History Library collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
22 September 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible Church History Library collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
19 August 2025
The Church History Department is pleased to announce the addition of the General Church Leadership Dataset to the Biographical Database.
18 August 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
21 July 2025
Everything you need to know to have a successful visit to the Church History Library
21 July 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
23 June 2025
As one of the earliest Church members in Europe, President Anthon H. Lund documents his life and Church service in a collection of papers and journals, now available digitally to research.
23 June 2025
Manuscript histories and historical reports are a great resource for researching church history. Learn how to navigate and utilize these useful documents through this article.
16 June 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
19 May 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
22 April 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
17 April 2025
Teaching the Tradition of Missionary Work in General Conference
1 April 2025
The Church History Library is privileged to house President Spencer W. Kimball’s journals, which he kept for most of his life.
1 April 2025
Susa Young Gates’s papers document her life as a Latter-day Saint leader, writer, suffrage advocate, and genealogist, preserving 100k+ pages of her work.
1 April 2025
The Church History Department is now accepting grant applications to fund on-site research in the Church History Library.
17 March 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
19 February 2025
The Church History Biographical Database is an incredible resource to research ancestors and other historical figures who lived during the Church’s formative years. Learn how to find your ancestors in four simple steps.
18 February 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.
17 February 2025
President Heber J. Grant’s journals, now available online, provide detailed insight into his life and Church service. Learn about his dedication, hardships, and perseverance during pivotal periods of the Church’s history.
20 January 2025
Explore dozens of newly accessible collections to enable your research wherever you are in the world.