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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 27
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Timeline Grid: An Easy Way to Track, Organize, and Use Your Research Kathryn Grant
Sunday, April 27
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Adding Memories to FamilySearch Michelle Karren
Sunday, May 04
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Using the Timeline: Grid Practical Examples Kathryn Grant
Sunday, May 04
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Using Google “Street View” in Family History John Pace
Sunday, May 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thinking Skills for Family Historians Kathryn Grant
Sunday, May 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Taking Advantage of More Digital Newspapers Online James Tanner
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Recent Virtual Classes

Getting Out of the Rut of Your Genealogical Research

September 24, 2024 02:09 PM
by James Tanner (22 September 2024)

Genealogy is More Than Birth, Marriage, and Death

September 20, 2024 05:27 PM
by James Tanner (15 September 2024)

Thinking Skills for Family Historians

September 20, 2024 05:16 PM
by Kathryn Grant (15 September 2024)

Finding Your Ancestors' Occupation and Religion

September 10, 2024 01:04 PM
by James Tanner (8 September 2024)

Guide to How the FamilySearch Family Tree Really Works

August 27, 2024 12:06 PM
by James Tanner (25 August 2024)

Using the Timeline Grid 2: Practical Examples

August 27, 2024 09:45 AM
by Kathryn Grant (25 August 2024)

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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.