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What's new at the Lehi FamilySearch Center?

• Click here to view the new April 2024 class schedule.
• We offer a wide variety of classes in Spanish. Click here to view a list of the Spanish classes.
• Special presentation on April 2 at 7:00 PM - "Mastering the Art of Preserving Your Family Legacy: Ensuring Lasting Impact for Future Generations"
• We offer a new class on how to use Geneanet.
• Click here to watch video on how to split your computer screen before you join a zoom class.

Special one-time Presentation - Tuesday, April 2nd at 7:00 PM
- Mastering the Art of Preserving Your Family Legacy: Ensuring Lasting Impact for Future Generations -

In 2024, the quest to preserve your family's legacy has never been more crucial. But beyond simply documenting stories in journals or books, how can we ensure that our heritage truly comes alive for our youth? Join us as we explore the most effective methods for capturing and sharing your family's story in a way that ignites excitement and fosters meaningful learning. In our class, we'll delve into the art of storytelling and preservation, guiding you toward the pinnacle of legacy creation. From innovative digital platforms to immersive narrative techniques, discover how to breathe life into your family history and engage the next generation in learning from our loved ones. Don't settle for good when you can achieve greatness--join us and unlock the secrets to preserving your family's legacy in a way that will resonate for years to come!

Reserve a Classroom for your Ward or Stake Group

• A classroom with a podium, large screen, and 24 computers can be reserved at the center for a two hour slot. Do NOT bring more than thirty people. Our classrooms cannot accomodate more than thirty individuals.
  
• Please plan on bringing your own teacher.
  
• Click here to reserve a classroom for your group.

Attend Classes Online or in the Center Classes are taught live in the center and online, unless noted in the class description. Scroll down to find a list of classes and when they are being offered. Class Descriptions and Handouts To see a class description, access handouts, or join a zoom class, click on the text "CLASS INFO - ATTEND CLASS" located to the right of each class title. Class Offerings All classes are available online, and unless noted below in the class description. You may also attend the class in the center. Class Schedules: March 2024 April 2024 ***Classes are subject to change. Please confirm the class schedule before attending. Attend a Class Online Via ZOOM Zoom is an online communication tool. A zoom account is not required to use this service. Once you have identified a class you wish to attend, and it is time for that class: Click here to join the class via zoom. Click here to watch video on how to split your computer screen before you join zoom. You will automatically be taken to a receptionist who will help you join your class. You may also join a zoom class by clicking on the "CLASS INFO - ATTEND CLASS" link to the right of the class you wish to attend. Then Click on the "Click here to join this class" link.

FamilySearch Classes

FamilySearch Basics - Ralph Stephens & Marijo Young

FamilySearch Intro and Family Tree

• This class discusses the front-page capabilities of FamilySearch including account settings, help system, messaging, notifications, recommended tasks, the to-do-list, navigating in the Tree.
  

Class Handouts

• Class Outline

Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, April 3, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Wednesday, May 1, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

FamilySearch Person Page

• This class discusses the PERSON page and it's functionality including the importance of having correct and sourced information, correct family relationships, layout settings, finding information using our FamilySearch Partners, examining the change history, etc.
  

Class Handouts

• The Person Page

Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, April 10, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Wednesday, May 8, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

FamilySearch Records

• This class focuses on understanding what source data is and how to search for it. This class will teach how to use the search capabilities of FamilySearch under the "Search" / "Records" selection.
  

Class Handouts

• Searching For Records (parts 3 & 4)

Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, April 17, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Wednesday, May 15, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

FamilySearch Records (continued)

• This class focuses on using the other FamilySearch search capabilities "Images", "Genealogies", "Catalog", "Books", and the "Research Wiki.
  

Class Handouts

• Searching For Records (parts 3 & 4)

Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, March 27, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Wednesday, April 24, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Wednesday, May 22, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Preserving your Memories Using FamilySearch - Ralph Stephens

• Pictures and stories are a wonderful way of preserving our family history. This class will assist you in learning how to use photos, documents, stories and audio in the FamilySearch program.

Class Handouts

• Class Outline

Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class
• Wednesday, May 8, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Discovering Descendancy Research - Neal Beecher

• Those with pioneer heritage may find it challenging to discover new names. This class will teach you effective ways to find the names of your distant cousins. You should have experience with using FamilySearch before taking this Class.

Class Handouts

• Discovering Descendancy Research
  
• Descendancy Class Exercise - Print Before Class

Upcoming Dates

• Monday, April 1, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Monday, April 15, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Monday, May 6, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Monday, May 20, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Individuals and Relationships: Add, Edit & Delete - McKay Hendrix

• This class will cover a variety of scenarios as information is added, edited, or deleted from within a person's Details page in FamilySearch.

Class Handouts

• Worksheet
  
• Individuals and Relationships

Upcoming Dates

• Friday, April 19, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
• Wednesday, May 29, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Living Memories - Using the Memories App - Louise Harrington

• Do you have favorite stories and photos you share at family gatherings? Will your loved ones benefit by learning more about their relatives? Do you feel an urgent need to preserve your memories, so they are never forgotten and are shared from generation to generation?
• Come join us as we learn how to preserve our living memories. The FamilySearch Memory app makes collecting, preserving, and sharing your favorite family memories easy and convenient wherever you are. You’ll be the one everyone thanks for saving the most meaningful memories!

Class Handouts

• Phone App Handout
  

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, April 23, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Using the FamilySearch Wiki – Julie Wilcox

• The Family Search WIKI is an amazing but underused resource. It is a free tool for finding information about subjects, records that may have been generated by your ancestors, and places in which records may be found. It is like an online encyclopedia for family history research. Learn how to use this great tool to improve your own research.

Class Handouts

• The FamilySearch Wiki
  

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, March 28, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 9, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Hands-On Workshop: Finding and Merging Duplicates on Family Tree – Julie Wilcox

• After a short presentation showing why we have duplicates on Family Tree, consultants will personally help you find duplicates on your tree and assist you in the merging process.
  

Class Handouts

• Finding Duplicates and Merging Records

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, March 28, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, April 4, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
• Tuesday, May 14, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Using the FamilySearch Catalog and Browsing un-indexed Records
– Julie Wilcox

• Learn how to best use and search the catalog of genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) made available by FamilySearch online and in libraries and centers. Also, how to browse records that have not yet been indexed and link those records to the family tree. Included are hints for using the catalog on Ancestry.com.
  

Class Handouts

• Using FamilySearch Catalog
  

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, April 16, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 23, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Do’s and Don’ts on FamilySearch Tree – Julie Wilcox

• Join this class for suggestions of things you should DO on FamilySearch Family Tree (that maybe you aren't yet doing!), and also some common mistakes you should NOT do on Family Tree. Good advice for beginners and for those who are experienced researchers.
  

Class Handouts

• Do's and Don'ts on your Tree
  

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, April 18, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 23, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class

FamilySearch Memories – Are you using All of the New Features? – Julie Wilcox

• Join this class to learn about all the new features found in FamilySearch.
  

Class Handouts

• FamilySearch Memories
  

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, April 18, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Tuesday, May 28, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Discover, Gather, and Connect Classes CLASSES

How do I Start Wrting my Personal and Family History - Mark VanOrden

• Would you like to start writing your personal history or the history of a parent or grandparent? Many people do not know how to begin. This class will give you some ideas on how to get started. There are many ways to write and share your history. We will also discuss some tools you can use in writing histories.
  

Class Handouts

• Writing Your Personal and Family Histories
  

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Make Family History Videos Using PowerPoint and your Old Family Photos - Mark VanOrden

• Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to generate wonderful family history videos. Use your old photos, documents, music, and more to create family history videos for the entire family to enjoy. It is easy to do. After this 90-minute presentation you will be able to create your own videos.
  

Class Handouts

• How to create videos using PowerPoint
  

Upcoming Dates *Zoom Only

• No Classes Scheduled

Finding their Stories in Early Church History Resources Using BYU Special Collections – Elaine Gunther

• Find your family stories using the BYU special collection.
  

Class Handouts

• BYU LIbrary Special Collections
  

Upcoming Dates

• No Classes Scheduled

Finding their Stories in Early Church History Resources Using the Church History Library – Elaine Gunther

• Finding your family stories using the resources at the Church FamilySearch Library.
  

Class Handouts

• Using the Church History Library
  

Upcoming Dates

• No Classes Scheduled

Finding their Stories in Early Church History Resources - Using Hidden Gem Sites Plus one Free Newspaper Site - Elaine Gunther

• Find your family stories using various resources including the University of Utah collections.
  

Class Handouts

• Hidden Gem Sites
  

Upcoming Dates

• No Classes Scheduled

Finding their Stories in Early Church History Resources - Using High Utility
Research Sites and Free Newspaper Sites - Elaine Gunther

• Find your family stories using various resources including high utility research sites and free newspaper web site.
  

Class Handouts

• Using High Utility Research Sites
  

Upcoming Dates

• No classes scheduled

Introduction to IrfanView – Powerful easy-to-use photo editing and repair software – Larry Gunther

• This class will show you how to use this powerful, free photo editing tool.
  

Class Handouts

• Introduction to Irfanview
  

Upcoming Dates

• Friday, April 5, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
• Friday, May 31, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Boost your Research with Google Books and Internet Archive – Larry Gunther

• Discover how to use these powerful resources for genealogical research with searchable access to 76 million books..
  

Class Handouts

• Coming Soon
  

Upcoming Dates

• Monday, April 15, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Wednesday, May 29, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Introduction to The Family History Guide - Ken Jacobsen

• This class is a basic introduction to The Family History Guide, a free website that represents a best-in-class learning environment for family history. Its scope is broad, but its focus is narrow enough to help you achieve your goals, step by step. Whether you are brand new to family history or a seasoned researcher—or somewhere in between—The Family History Guide can be your difference maker.
  

Class Handouts

• Family History Guide
  

Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, April 17, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
• Tuesday, May 21, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Using Google Drive in Genealogy - Rachel Raisor

• This class will show you how to use Google Drive for your family history activities. Google Drive is a great place to store and share your family history pictures and documents.
  

Class Handouts

• Using Google Drive in Genalogy
  

Upcoming Dates

• No Classes Scheduled

Tips for Identifying Your Unknown DNA Matches (Workshop) – Alyson Johnson

• This class will help you better understand how to use your DNA results in your family history research.
  

Class Handouts

• Coming soon
  

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Assigning Relationships to your Ancestry DNA Matches (Beginner Workshop) – Alyson Johnson

• This class will help you better understand how to use your DNA results in your family history research.
  

Class Handouts

• Coming soon
  

Upcoming Dates

Using Colored Dots to Sort and Group Your Ancestry DNA Matches (Beginner Workshop)– Alyson Johnson

• This class will help you better understand how to use your DNA results in your family history research.
  

Class Handouts

• Coming soon
  

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, April 9, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Mastering the Art of Preserving Your Family Legacy: Ensuring Lasting Impact for Future Generations – Jaxon Cummings

• In 2024, the quest to preserve your family's legacy has never been more crucial. But beyond simply documenting stories in journals or books, how can we ensure that our heritage truly comes alive for our youth? Join us as we explore the most effective methods for capturing and sharing your family's story in a way that ignites excitement and fosters meaningful learning. In our class, we'll delve into the art of storytelling and preservation, guiding you toward the pinnacle of legacy creation. From innovative digital platforms to immersive narrative techniques, discover how to breathe life into your family history and engage the next generation in learning from our loved ones. Don't settle for good when you can achieve greatness--join us and unlock the secrets to preserving your family's legacy in a way that will resonate for years to come!
  

Class Handouts

• Coming soon
  

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, April 2, 7:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Indexing Classes

Indexing - Making Records Searchable – Melanie Bird

• Make data searchable via indexing. You will learn the basics of indexing records.

Class Handouts

• Coming Soon

Upcoming Dates

• No Class Scheduled

Family History Research Classes

Discover Family History Through Military Records - Julie Wilcox

• Military records can provide a wealth of information that can help you get to know your ancestors better and may even provide data found nowhere else. This class will discuss a variety of military records and how to find them.

Class Handouts

• Finding Family History Through Military Records
  

Upcoming Dates

• Saturday, April 20, 10:30 AM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 30, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Finding Death, Burial and Cemetery Records - Julie Wilcox

• Can't find a death certificate? This class will help you learn about death certificates and a variety of alternate sources for death and burial records. Each death record tells a story and may provide important clues to help you find and learn about your ancestors.
  

Class Handouts

• Finding Death, Burial and Cemetery Records
  

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, April 23, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 30, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Five Minute Family History Success - Julie Wilcox

• President Nelson has invited us to sacrifice a little of our time doing family history work. Even if you only have a few minutes of time, there are many family history activities you can do. This lesson will show you over twenty ways you can do a little family history every day.
  

Class Handouts

• Five Minute Family History Successes
  

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, April 25, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Crossing the Pond – Finding Emigration and Immigration Records
- Julie Wilcox

• All of us have ancestors who arrived in the United States from another country. This class will offer help in finding your ancestors emigration, immigration, and naturalization records from early colonial times to more recent records.
  

Class Handouts

• Crossing the Pond
  

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, April 25, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Newspapers Are a Genealogical Treasure - Julie Wilcox

• Everyone knows obituaries are a family history treasure. This class will help you understand that newspapers can help you learn so much more about an ancestor. We will show examples of news you can find and explain how to find the right newspapers and information about newspaper websites.
  

Class Handouts

• Newspapers are a Genealogical Treasure
  

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, May 7, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Tips and Tricks for Improving Your Search Results - Julie Wilcox

• We can all use a little help sometimes! We will demonstrate some of my tips and tricks for improving your family history search for information about your ancestors.
  

Class Handouts

• Tips and Tricks for Improving Your Search
  

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, April 2, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 9, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class

All About Puzzilla.org - Julie Wilcox

• Puzzilla is a companion to the FamilyTree on FamilySearch. Learn the differences between the free version and the premium version (which is available to use free at family search centers). Puzzilla provides a unique view, enabling improved descendancy research. Plus, learn how Puzzilla can help you easily find possible duplicates, individuals with hints, etc. Learn the features of each of the “buttons” provided in the Premium version.
  

Class Handouts

• All About Puzzilla.org
  

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, April 4, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 16, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Descendancy Research using Puzzilla.org - Julie Wilcox

• Learn how to use Descendancy Research through Puzzilla.org and FamilySearch to expand your family tree

Class Handouts

• Descendancy Research - Expand Your Family Tree
  

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, April 9, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 16, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Finding your Family in City Directories - Julie Wilcox

• As an important resource for family history research, city directories can provide fascinating new discoveries for anyone exploring their family history in mid-19th to mid-20th century America.
  

Class Handouts

• Using City Directories to Find your Family
  

Upcoming Dates

• No Classes Scheduled

Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 1 - Julie Wilcox

• You don't have to speak the language to do Danish Research! In this class you will learn about how to begin searching for your Danish ancestors using key web sites to aid in Danish research. You can do it!

Class Handouts

• Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 1
  

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday, April 9, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
• Saturday, May 18, 10:30 AM - Click here to join this class

Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 2 - Julie Wilcox

• You don't have to speak the language to do Danish Research! In this class you will learn about how to begin searching for your Danish ancestors using key web sites to aid in Danish research. You can do it!

Class Handouts

• Finding Your Danish Ancestors - Part 2

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, April 11, 3:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• Tuesday, May 21, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class

Swedish Genealogy Research - Chris Seaberg

• Swedish research using ArkivDigital, FamilySearch images, Ancestry, and Swedish Death Index.

Class Handouts

• Swedish Research

Upcoming Dates

• No classes scheduled

Ancestry.com Classes

Overview and Creating your Tree – Alvin Jones

• This is an introductory class to Ancestry.com. It is an established research tool which interfaces with FamilySearch. Please make sure you have an Ancestry username and password before attending this class.
  

Class Handouts

• Creating a Tree
  
• https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LehiFamilySearchCenter/ETptSFWwfOxGjcQeNQWWQoQBeYbGbMu3UzHtzITG1vqkXQ?e=zJzLWW Download a Tree ]
  
• Mac Keyboard Shortcuts
  
• PC Keyboard Shortcuts
  
• Navigating your Treee
  
• Websites
  

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, March 28, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 2, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Ancestry – Research using your Tree – Alvin Jones

• This class will cover research tools using your personal tree in Ancestry. Please have a tree established in Ancestry before attending this class.
  

Class Handouts

• Hints and Search
  
• United Kingdom Census
  
• U.S. Census
  

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, April 4, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 9, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Ancestry – Exchanging Data with FamilySearch – Alvin Jones

• This class will cover how you can share data between Ancestry.com and Family Search. Please have trees established in both Ancestry and FamilySearch before attending this class.
  

Class Handouts

• Eternal Reminder
  
• Merging Duplicates
  
• Transferring Ancestry data to FamilySearch
  

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, April 11, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 16, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Ancestry – Exchanging Media Files– Alvin Jones

• This is a class on how to share media files with Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.
  

Class Handouts

• Printing in Ancestry
  

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, April 18, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 23, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class

Ancestry – Organize Your Research – Using FamilySearch & Ancestry.com
– Alvin Jones

• This class will organize the way to do research by using FamilySearch and Ancestry.com. This class will cover a step by step process that will help you organize your research.
  

Class Handouts

• Organize Your Research
  
• Research Checklist
  

Upcoming Dates

• Thursday, April 25, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class
• Thursday, May 30, 1:00 PM - Click here to join this class

MyHeritage Classes

MyHeritage - An Overview Including Powerful Photo Features - Marijo Young

• MyHeritage is a family-oriented, family history site available in 42 languages. This class is an overview of the program, how it functions, what it offers, and how it can be beneficial to your research. We’ll touch on the groundbreaking photo tools that set MyHeritage apart from other programs. You will get a brief look at the DNA function.
  
  
• It is helpful to have your account already set up and at least a basic tree started, a Gedcom tree imported, or a FamilySearch tree sync. (See the handout for instructions to set up your account).
  

Class Handouts

• Creating a Tree in MyHeritage
  

Upcoming Dates

• Monday, April 8, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class
• •Monday, May 13, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

MyHeritage - Research Features and Additional Photo Tools - Marijo Young

• We will explore how to use the MyHeritage researching tools including, Smart and Record matches, the tree matching feature, as well as digging further into the new groundbreaking photo features.
  

Class Handouts

• Coming soon
  

Upcoming Dates

• Monday, April 8, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Geneanet Classes

Using Geneanet to find your ancestors in Europe, British Isles, and American Research - Elaine Gunther

• Learn how to navigate this site with 8 billion names from 1.7 million trees worldwide.
• 6 million digitized records.
• 4 million searchable books and newspapers.
• Even the most experienced researcher will find something new.
  

Class Handouts

• 
  How to use Geneanet

Upcoming Dates

• Friday, April 12, 10:00 AM - Click here to join this class
• Friday, May 24, 1:30 PM - Click here to join this class

Links to Online Classes at Other Centers

• FamilySearch Library Web-site
• FamilySearch Library Webinars
• Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FS Library)
• BYU Webinars
• St. George FamilySearch Center
• Ogden FamilySearch Center
• Layton FamilySearch Center
• Utah FamilySearch Center#Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center_Online_Classes Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center

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