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Virtual Classes

Virtual Classes provide an opportunity to learn about family history from the BYU Library family history missionaries and guest instructors. Live classes are generally on Sundays and recordings can be viewed at any time.
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Upcoming Virtual Classes

Date / Time Title Location Info
Sunday, June 14
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Basic Research Skills Kathryn Grant
Sunday, June 14
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
How to Ask AI About Your Genealogy James Tanner
Sunday, June 28
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances (for Latter-day Saints) Kathryn Grant
Sunday, June 28
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
How to Use FamilySearch Digital Books Collection James Tanner
Sunday, July 12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
My Family is from Wales! Now What? Leslie Randle
Sunday, July 12
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Improving Your FamilySearch Family Tree Data Quality Score James Tanner
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Recent Virtual Classes

Finding People to Add to Family Tree (for Latter-day Saints)

June 09, 2026 11:58 AM
by Kathryn Grant (7 June 2026)

Beginning Your Place Search with FamilySearch Places

June 07, 2026 07:09 PM
by James Tanner (7 June 2026)

RootsTech 2026 Update

June 02, 2026 11:47 AM
by James Tanner (31 May 2026)

Getting to Know FamilySearch.org (for Latter-day Saints)

May 19, 2026 09:42 AM
by Kathryn Grant (17 May 2026)

Finding Towns and Other Named Locations Which No Longer Exist

May 19, 2026 09:36 AM
by James Tanner (17 May 2026)

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Sunday Classes FAQs

  • Yes! Besides Sunday Classes, we also have many other virtual classes, webinars, instructional videos, and tutorials.

  • We do record most of the classes and/or provide copies of handouts and slides. Search our virtual classes archive.

  • Yes! The BYU Library is open for family history on Sundays (except holidays, General Conference, and BYU semester breaks) from 4:00-8:00 p.m. See more information about our Sunday hours.

  • Sunday classes will continue virtually. Eventually, we will also resume some scheduled in-person classes, but for the moment, they will be virtual only.

  • Yes, we love to host YSAs, youth, and adult groups for classes or other family history activities. To schedule a group, contact the family history missionaries. You can also schedule these on weekdays.

  • In most cases, this is because it is not time for the virtual class. The link is active at all times, but the classes are only shown at scheduled times. If you need technical help with Zoom, see Joining and Participating in Zoom Webinars.