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Family History Library Classes and Webinars

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Family History Library is closed until further notice. Although our doors are closed, we are still available to serve you with special resources. For the latest Family History Library status updates, please refer to the FamilySearch newsroom

While the Family History Library is closed, we will continue to provide webinars online.

Family History Library Classes and Webinars[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the Family History Library Classes and Webinars page. On this page you will find a list of all the class schedules as well as webinars that will be taught. A webinar is a class that is broadcast over the internet, anyone interested can attend. In order to attend a webinar find the class from the below list. The classes are organized according to geographical region.

In order to view past webinars, you can scroll down to the Past Webinars section or click here.

For a list of other places that hold webinars click here.

All class times are scheduled in Mountain Time.

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Webinars Broadcast Via Zoom[edit | edit source]

Webinars are currently being broadcast via Zoom. If you are not familiar with the program, this short video will teach you how to use Zoom to join a meeting. Click here to view the video.
We do have a cap on our Zoom account, so space is limited. If you go to register for a class and it is closed, please note that you may be able to view that class via the Family History Library Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/familyhistorylibrary.

Find the class you are interested in and click on the "Link to webinar" to enter the online webinar room. Please make sure your headphones or speakers are connected BEFORE you enter the webinar room. We recommend that you enter the webinar about 15-20 minutes before the start time. This will help ensure that your sound is working before the webinar begins.

List of Online Classes in the Learning Center[edit | edit source]

List of all Online Classes in the FamilySearch Learning Center

Upcoming Webinars[edit | edit source]

General & FamilySearch Webinars and Handouts

Date	Class Title	Link to Webinar	Topic	Handout Link
Mon, 3 May, 10:00 AM MDT	Using the FamilySearch Catalog	Link to Register	FamilySearch	Handout
Tues, 4 May, 10:00 AM MDT	Using the FamilySearch Wiki	Link to Register	FamilySearch	Handout
Tues, 11 May, 10:00 AM MDT	What's New at FamilySearch	Link to Register	FamilySearch
Tues, 18 May, 10:00 AM MDT	Overview of FamilySearch	Link to Register	FamilySearch	Handout
Tues, 25 May, 10:00 AM MDT	Navigate, Add, Edit, Standardize, and Print of FamilySearch Family Tree	Link to Register	FamilySearch	Handout
Tues, 1 June, 10:00 AM MDT	The Research Process, Research Help, and Searching Records on FamilySearch	Link to Register	FamilySearch	Handout
Mon, 7 June, 10:00 AM MDT	Using the FamilySearch Catalog	Link to Register	FamilySearch	Handout
Tue, 8 June, 10:00 AM MDT	Tips and Tricks for Finding Elusive Records in FamilySearch	Link to Register	FamilySearch	Handout
Tue, 15 June, 10:00 AM MDT	Attaching Sources to FamilySearch Family Tree	Link to Register	FamilySearch	Handout
Tue, 22 June, 10:00 AM MDT	Merging Dupicate Records in FamilySearch Family Tree	Link to Register	FamilySearch	Handout
Tue, 29 June, 10:00 AM MDT	Correcting Relationships in FamilySearch Family Tree	Link to Register	FamilySearch	Handout

European Research Webinars and Handouts

Date	Class Title	Link to Webinar	Topic	Handout Link
Sat, 1 May, 9:00 AM MDT	Getting Started with Finnish Research	Link to Register	Nordic (Beginner)
Sat, 1 May, 10:15 AM MDT	Denmark Regional Series: Bornholm	Link to Register	Nordic (Advanced)
Sat, 1 May, 12:30 PM MDT	Early Tax Records of Sweden, part 1 (1535-1577)	Link to Register	Nordic (Intermediate)
Sat, 1 May, 1:45 PM MDT	Early Tax Records of Sweden, part 2 (1599-1635)	Link to Register	Nordic (Beginner)
Sat, 1 May, 3:00 PM MDT	University of Tromsø: Norwegian Historical Data Center	Link to Register	Nordic (Intermediate)

British Isles Research Webinars and Handouts

Date	Class Title	Link to Webinar	Topic	Handout Link
Fri, 23 Apr, 4:30 PM MDT	Open Question and Answer	Link to Register	England (Beginner)	NO Handout

Asia Research Webinars and Handouts

Date	Class Title	Link to Webinar	Topic	Handout Link
Tue, 11 June, 7:00 PM MST	寻根問祖帮助系列-如何閲讀和理解中文家譜 (一)	Link to Register	Asia (Beginner)

United States and Canada Research Webinar and Handout

Date	Class Title	Link to Webinar	Topic	Handout Link
Thu, 6 May, 10:00 AM MDT	Skimming the Surface: A Look into Ontario Land Records	Link to Register	United States (Beginner)
Thu, 20 May, 10:00 AM MDT	The United States Colored Troops and Buffalo Soldiers: History, Records, and Strategies	Link to Register	United States (Beginner)
Thu, 27 May, 10:00 AM MDT	Ask Your United States and Canada Research Questions	Link to Register	United States (Beginner)
Thu, 3 June, 10:00 AM MDT	Forgotten Wives, Mothers, and Old Maids: Tracing Women in U.S. Research	Link to Register	United States (Intermediate)
Thu, 17 June, 10:00 AM MDT	The Knowles Collection, What Is It and How Do I Use It?	Link to Register	United States (Beginner)

Research Webinars and Handouts in Spanish

Date	Class Title	Link to Webinar	Topic	Handout Link
Thu, 13 May, 1:00 PM MDT	Comenzando tú árbol en FamilySearch	Link to Register	General (Beginner)
Thu, 10 June, 1:00 PM MDT	Family Tree App desde cero	Link to Register	General (Beginner)

Past Webinars[edit | edit source]

To view past webinars, check out the page Classes in the Learning Center.