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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, January 26
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FamilySearch Intermediate 1: Duplicates: Why They’re There and How to Find Them Kathryn Grant
Sunday, January 26
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Your Ancestors Paid Taxes: Using Tax Records to Find Your Ancestors James Tanner
Sunday, February 02
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FamilySearch Intermediate 2: Duplicates: How to Resolve Them Kathryn Grant
Sunday, February 02
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
A Short History of Genealogy: A Personal Perspective James Tanner
Sunday, February 09
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FamilySearch Intermediate 3: Mysteries of the Change Log Revealed Kathryn Grant
Sunday, February 09
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Using Local and State Censuses for Genealogical Research James Tanner
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Recent Virtual Classes

Getting Relationships Right in the FamilySearch Family Tree

January 14, 2025 01:33 PM
by Kathryn Grant (12 January 2025)

U.S. Church Records Do Exist: Find Your Ancestors with Church Records

January 14, 2025 01:28 PM
by James Tanner (12 January 2025)

Christmas Devotional (for Latter-day Saints): The Gift of Reconciliation

December 15, 2024 06:20 PM
by Kathryn Grant (15 December 2024)

Open Your Ancestors’ World with Gazetteers

December 10, 2024 02:22 PM
by James Tanner (8 December 2024)

Creative Ways to Share Your Family History

December 10, 2024 08:44 AM
by Michelle Karren (8 December 2024)

Boost Your Family History Brain Power 2: Avoiding the Same Name Trap

November 26, 2024 07:37 PM
by Kathryn Grant (24 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.