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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, April 12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Organization Skills for Family Historians Kathryn Grant
Sunday, April 12
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where Do the Records Come From? The FamilySearch Record Acquisition Process James Tanner
Sunday, April 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
No Tech Skills Needed: Using AI to Boost Your Family Tree Jerroleen Sorensen
Sunday, April 19
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
You Can’t Take It With You So Where Do You Want It To Go? James Tanner
Sunday, May 03
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Healing Through Family History Michelle Karren
Sunday, May 03
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Delving Into English Jurisdictions, a Genealogical Challenge James Tanner
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Recent Virtual Classes

Learning Skills for Family Historians (for Latter-day Saints)

March 31, 2026 10:46 AM
by Kathryn Grant (29 March 2026)

When and When Not to Make Changes to the FamilySearch Family Tree

March 31, 2026 10:39 AM
by James Tanner (29 March 2026)

The Dos and Don'ts of Photo Editing

March 24, 2026 09:30 AM
by James Tanner (22 March 2026)

Thinking Skills for Family Historians

March 22, 2026 06:22 PM
by Kathryn Grant (22 Mar 2026)

Researching Your Indentured, Transported, or Enslaved Ancestors

March 16, 2026 06:18 AM
by James Tanner (15 March 2026)

How to Find and Verify Gateway Ancestors

March 15, 2026 06:41 PM
by Jerroleen Sorensen (15 March 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.