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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, May 31
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Adding and Correcting Information in Family Tree Kathryn Grant
Sunday, May 31
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
RootsTech 2026 Update James Tanner
Sunday, June 07
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Finding People to Add to Family Tree Kathryn Grant
Sunday, June 07
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Beginning Your Place Search with FamilySearch Places James Tanner
Sunday, June 14
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Basic Research Skills Kathryn Grant
Sunday, June 14
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
How to Ask AI About Your Genealogy James Tanner
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Recent Virtual Classes

Getting to Know FamilySearch.org (for Latter-day Saints)

May 19, 2026 09:42 AM
by Kathryn Grant (17 May 2026)

Finding Towns and Other Named Locations Which No Longer Exist

May 19, 2026 09:36 AM
by James Tanner (17 May 2026)

Delving Into English Jurisdictions, a Genealogical Challenge

May 05, 2026 11:43 AM
by James Tanner (3 May 2026)

Healing Through Family History (for Latter-day Saints)

May 03, 2026 07:28 PM
by Michelle Karren (3 May 2026)

No Tech Skills Needed: Using AI to Boost Your Family Tree

April 21, 2026 04:37 PM
by Jerroleen Sorensen (19 April 2026)

You Can’t Take It With You So Where Do You Want It to Go?

April 19, 2026 06:36 PM
by James Tanner (19 April 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.