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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, December 07
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fixing Sticky Problems in Family Tree Kathryn Grant
Sunday, December 07
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
AI Image Generation vs Protecting Trust in Historical Images James Tanner
Sunday, December 14
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Christmas Devotional (for Latter-day Saints) Kathryn Grant
Sunday, January 11
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Teaching Skills for Helpers (for Latter-day Saints) Kathryn Grant
Sunday, January 11
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Findmypast.com Update James Tanner
Sunday, January 25
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Preparing and Providing a Discovery Experience (for Latter-day Saints) Kathryn Grant
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Recent Virtual Classes

What Can AI Do for Your Genealogical Research?

November 25, 2025 03:42 PM
by James Tanner (23 November 2025)

Recognizing Problems in Family Tree and Determining Causes

November 23, 2025 06:44 PM
by Kathryn Grant (23 November 2025)

Exploring the Scotland’s People Website

November 20, 2025 12:42 PM
by Kathy Van Wagoner (16 November 2025)

Pedigree Collapse – How Many Ancestors Do You Really Have

November 17, 2025 03:36 PM
by James Tanner (16 November 2025)

Surviving the Online World of Genealogy

November 11, 2025 01:57 PM
by James Tanner (9 November 2025)

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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.