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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, 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
Sunday, July 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Using Sanborn Maps Nicky Smith
Sunday, July 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Exploring FamilySearch Labs, a Look at the Future James Tanner
Sunday, August 02
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Kathryn Grant
Sunday, August 02
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Update of the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries James Tanner
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Recent Virtual Classes

Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances (for Latter-day Saints)

June 30, 2026 11:52 AM
by Kathryn Grant (28 June 2026)

How to Use the FamilySearch Digital Books Collection

June 28, 2026 07:24 PM
by James Tanner (28 June 2026)

Basic Research Skills

June 16, 2026 11:06 AM
by Kathryn Grant (14 June 2026)

How to Ask AI About Your Genealogy

June 15, 2026 06:09 AM
by James Tanner (14 June 2026)

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)

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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.