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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, October 27
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FamilySearch Basics (for Latter-day Saints) 3: Finding People to Add to Family Tree Kathryn Grant
Sunday, October 27
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tracking Your Ancestors After a Divorce James Tanner
Sunday, November 03
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FamilySearch Basics (for Latter-day Saints) 4: Basic Research Skills Kathryn Grant
Sunday, November 03
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Researching Records in a Language You Do Not Know James Tanner
Sunday, November 10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FamilySearch Basics (for Latter-day Saints) 5: Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances Kathryn Grant
Sunday, November 10
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
How to Learn About My Civil War Ancestors Part 1 Laura Lefler
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Recent Virtual Classes

HOW DO I…Find "Missing" Children in My Tree?

October 24, 2024 10:10 AM
by Jerroleen Sorensen (20 October 2024)

Untangling a Mess on the FamilySearch Family Tree

October 15, 2024 12:22 PM
by James Tanner (13 October 2024)

Discovering Your Ancestors in England

October 01, 2024 02:30 PM
by James Tanner (29 September 2024)

Organization Skills for Family Historians

October 01, 2024 02:18 PM
by Kathryn Grant (29 September 2024)

Search our archive of previously recorded virtual classes.

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.