FamilySearch Library Classes and Webinars
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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 |
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While the Family History Library is closed, we will continue to provide webinars online. |
Family History Library Classes and Webinars
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
- List of Online Classes for June 2021
- List of Online Classes for July 2021
- List of Online Classes for August 2021
Webinars Broadcast Via Zoom
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
Upcoming Webinars
| Date | Class Title | Link to Webinar | Topic | Handout Link |
| 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 Duplicate 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 |
| Mon, 5 Jul, 10:00 AM MDT | Using the FamilySearch Catalog | Link to Register | FamilySearch | Handout |
| Tue, 6 Jul, 10:00 AM MDT | Adding Memories to the FamilySearch Family Tree | Link to Register | FamilySearch | Handout |
| Tue, 13 Jul, 10:00 AM MDT | Using the FamilySearch Mobile Apps | Link to Register | FamilySearch | Handout |
| Tue, 20 Jul, 10:00 AM MDT | Using the FamilySearch Wiki | Link to Register | FamilySearch | Handout |
| Tue, 27 Jul, 10:00 AM MDT | What's New at FamilySearch | Link to Register | FamilySearch | |
| Mon, 2 Aug, 10:00 AM MDT | Using the FamilySearch Catalog | Link to Register | FamilySearch | Handout |
| Tue, 3 Aug, 10:00 AM MDT | Overview of FamilySearch | Link to Register | FamilySearch | Handout |
| Tue, 10 Aug, 10:00 AM MDT | Navigate, Add, Edit, Standardize, and Print in FamilySearch Family Tree | Link to Register | FamilySearch | Handout |
| Tue, 17 Aug, 10:00 AM MDT | The Research Process, Research Help, and Searching Records on FamilySearch | Link to Register | FamilySearch | Handout |
| Tue, 24 Aug, 10:00 AM MDT | Tips and Tricks for Finding Elusive Records | Link to Register | FamilySearch | Handout |
| Tue, 31 Aug, 10:00 AM MDT | Attaching Sources to FamilySearch Family Tree | Link to Register | FamilySearch | Handout |
European Research Webinars and Handouts
| Date | Class Title | Link to Webinar | Topic | Handout Link |
| Wed, 4 Aug, 10:00 AM MDT | Jump-start Your German Research with Ortsfamilienbücher/Ortssippenbücher | Link to Register | Germany (Beginner) | |
| Sat, 7 Aug, 9:00 AM MDT | Navigating Nordic Names | Link to Register | Nordic (Beginner) | |
| Sat, 7 Aug, 10:15 AM MDT | The Denmark Regional Series: Fyn | Link to Register | Nordic (Intermediate) | |
| Sat, 7 Aug, 12:30 PM MDT | The Denmark Regional Series: Vejle, Skanderborg, Århus | Link to Register | Nordic (Intermediate) | |
| Sat, 7 Aug, 1:45 PM MDT | Mantals Tax Records in Finland | Link to Register | Nordic (Intermediate) | |
| Sat, 7 Aug, 3:00 PM MDT | Exploring Court Records in Norway | Link to Register | Nordic (Intermediate) |
| Date | Class Title | Link to Webinar | Topic | Handout Link |
| Date | Class Title | Link to Webinar | Topic | Handout Link |
| Fri, 11 June, 7:00 PM MDT | 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) | |
| Sat, 17 July, 7:00 PM MDT | 在世界上最大的在綫家譜收藏搜尋家譜 (FamilySearch) | Link to Register | Asia | |
| Fri, 20 Aug, 7:00 PM MDT | 寻根問祖帮助系列-如何閲讀和理解中文家譜 (二) | [https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/2916075299221/WN_IuYkGmW_SLOrfTqYezbGzg | Asia |
| Date | Class Title | Link to Webinar | Topic | Handout Link |
| 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) | |
| Thu, 15 Jul, 10:00 AM MDT | Introduction to Latter-day Saint Church Records | Link to Register | United States (Beginner) | |
| Thu, 29 Jul, 10:00 AM MDT | The Research Process: Analyzing and Evaluating U.S. Records | Link to Register | United States (Beginner) | |
| Thu, 5 Aug, 10:00 AM MDT | United States Territorial and State Census Records | Link to Register | United States (Beginner) | |
| Thu, 5 Aug, 12:00 PM MDT | Portuguese Immigration Patterns to the United STates: 19th and 20th Centuries | Link to Register | United States (Intermediate) | |
| Thu, 19 Aug, 10:00 AM MDT | United States Descendancy Research | Link to Register | United States (Beginner) |
Research Webinars and Handouts in Spanish
| Date | Class Title | Link to Webinar | Topic | Handout Link |
| Thu, 10 June, 1:00 PM MDT | Family Tree App desde cero | Link to Register | General (Beginner) | |
| Thu, 8 July, 1:00 PM MDT | Desafíos en la Investigación Genealógica; Un caso de estudio | Link to Register | General (Intermediate) | |
| Thu, 12 Aug, 1:00 PM MDT | Los registros históricos, el catálogo, o las imgenes de FAmilySearch, ¿cuál elijo para encontrar a mis antepasados? | Link to Register | FamilySearch (Beginner) |
Past Webinars
To view past webinars, check out the page Classes in the Learning Center.