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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.
*Click the button to join virtual classes only at scheduled times.

Upcoming Virtual Classes

Date / Time Title Location Info
Sunday, November 24
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Boost Your Family History Brain Power 2: Avoiding the Same Name Trap Kathryn Grant
Sunday, November 24
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
How Do I…Use the FamilySearch Community Feature? Jerroleen Sorensen
Sunday, December 08
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Creative Ways to Share Your Family History Michelle Karren
Sunday, December 08
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Open Your Ancestors’ World with Gazetteers James Tanner
Sunday, December 15
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Christmas Devotional Kathryn Grant
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Recent Virtual Classes

Boost Your Family History Brain Power 1: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

November 19, 2024 10:41 AM
by Kathryn Grant (17 November 2024)

How to Learn About My Civil War Ancestors: Part 2

November 19, 2024 10:28 AM
by Laura Lefler (17 November 2024)

How to Learn About My Civil War Ancestors: Part 1

November 13, 2024 12:45 PM
by Laura Lefler (10 November 2024)

FamilySearch Basics (for Latter-day Saints) 4: Basic Research Skills

November 05, 2024 12:26 PM
by Kathryn Grant (3 November 2024)

Researching Records in a Language You Do Not Know

November 05, 2024 12:18 PM
by James Tanner (3 November 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.