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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, June 29
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FamilySearch Basics (for Latter-day Saints): Getting to Know FamilySearch.org Kathryn Grant
Sunday, June 29
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Which Wife Is It? – Essential for Unscrambling Mixed Up Families on FamilySearch Vivien Brown
Sunday, July 13
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FamilySearch Basics: Adding and Correcting Information in Family Tree Kathryn Grant
Sunday, July 13
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Tips for Family History Interviews Jerroleen Sorensen
Sunday, July 20
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FamilySearch Basics: Finding People to Add to Family Tree Kathryn Grant
Sunday, July 20
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Exploring the Scotland’s People Website Kathryn VanWagoner
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Recent Virtual Classes

Write Your (and Their) Stories

June 24, 2025 07:13 AM
by Jerroleen Sorensen (22 June 2025)

Were Your Ancestors Indentured Servants?

June 23, 2025 03:26 PM
by James Tanner (22 June 2025)

Organization Skills for Family Historians

June 10, 2025 12:55 AM
by Kathryn Grant (8 June 2025)

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

June 03, 2025 11:52 PM
by Kathryn Grant (1 June 2025)

Using Records That Are Not Genealogy Records

June 03, 2025 01:18 PM
by James Tanner (1 June 2025)

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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.