Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center/In Person Classes

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New - In Person Classes

Riverton FamilySearch Library In Person Classes

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The Riverton FamilySearch Library is offering a limited number of in person classes as well as online classes using the Zoom Web Teleconferencing platform. Classes offered are listed below with the days, dates and times they will be taught.

Classes Held in Person at Our Library[edit | edit source]

Basic Computer Skills Basic Grahic Skills FamilySearch Wiki Ancestry.com Finding Pioneers
US Census British Research Ward Consultants Danish Research More to come.

Basic Computer Skills[edit | edit source]

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Kenneth Spencer - No Registration Necessary
This class teaches basic computer skills with hands-on practice. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

09:00 am Classes Held in person in Training Room 1

  • Mon - 09/13/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 09/20/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 09/27/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 10/04/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 10/11/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 10/18/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 10/25/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 11/01/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 11/08/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 11/15/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 11/22/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 11/29/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 12/06/21 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive

January 2022

  • Mon - 01/03/22 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 01/10/22 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 01/24/22 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 01/24/22 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 01/31/22 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
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Basic Graphic Skills[edit | edit source]

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Kenneth Spencer - No Registration Necessary
This class teaches basic graphic skills using IrfanView with hands-on practice. Basic computer skills are necessary. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

11:00 am Classes Held in person in Training Room 1

  • Mon - 09/13/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 09/20/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 09/27/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 10/04/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 10/11/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 10/18/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 10/25/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 11/01/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 11/08/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 11/15/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 11/22/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 11/29/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 12/06/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive

January 2022

  • Mon - 01/03/22 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 01/10/22 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
  • Mon - 01/24/22 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a Flash Drive
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FamilySearch Wiki[edit | edit source]

Lecture and Lab - Presented by Lee Tripp - No Registration Necessary
A look into the Wiki and how it increases opportunities to find family information. The class includes explanations and practical exercises to help you understand and exploit the benefits of this little-used tool in your FamilySearch toolkit.

10:00 am Classes Held in person in Training Room 2

  • Tue - 09/07/21 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Tue - 09/14/21 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Tue - 09/21/21 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works

11:00 am Classes Held in person in Training Room 2 - (Start time change)

  • Tue - 10/05/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Tue - 10/12/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Tue - 10/19/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Tue - 11/02/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Tue - 11/09/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Tue - 11/16/21 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works

January 2022

  • Tue - 01/04/22 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Tue - 01/11/22 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Tue - 01/18/22 – 11:00 am – 12:30 am - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works


01:00 pm Classes Held in person in Training Room 2

  • Wed - 09/08/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Wed - 09/15/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Wed - 09/22/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Wed - 10/06/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Wed - 10/13/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Wed - 10/20/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Wed - 11/03/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Wed - 11/10/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Wed - 11/17/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works

January 2022

  • Wed - 01/05/22 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Wed - 01/12/22 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works
  • Wed - 01/19/22 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works
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Ancestry.com[edit | edit source]

Presented by Melanie Montgomery - No Registration Necessary
This is a four-week course that will teach you everything you need to know to feel comfortable using Ancestry. Learn how to create, build, and manage an Ancestry family tree, how to use FamilySearch and Ancestry together. Learn how to effectively search Ancestry’s 24 billion records, and how to add photos and sources to your tree.


  • Note: The classes are also available online at the same date and time. Register using our Riverton FamilySearch Library Online Classes link.


07:00 pm Classes Held in person in Training Room 1

  • Wed - 09/08/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 1 - Introduction to Ancestry
  • Wed - 09/22/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 2 - Ancestry & FamilySearch
  • Wed - 10/06/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 3 - Effectively searching 24 Billion records
  • Wed - 10/20/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 4 - Merging, media, and sources, Oh My!
  • Wed - 11/03/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 1 - Introduction to Ancestry
  • Wed - 11/17/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 2 - Ancestry & FamilySearch
  • Wed - 12/01/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 3 - Effectively searching 24 Billion records
  • Wed - 12/08/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 4 - Merging, media, and sources, Oh My!

January 2022

  • Wed - 01/12/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 1 - Introduction to Ancestry
  • Wed - 01/26/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 2 - Ancestry & FamilySearch
  • Wed - 02/09/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 3 - Effectively searching 24 Billion records
  • Wed - 02/23/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 4 - Merging, media, and sources, Oh My!
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Tracing Pioneer Ancestors of Latter-day Saints[edit | edit source]

Presented by Ray Moore - No Registration Necessary

Click to access class handouts.

This single session class teaches how to find early Church records and histories. The class shows how to access Church censuses, pioneer journals, diaries, immigration, handcart records and much more.


  • Note: The classes are also available online at the same date and time. Register using our Riverton FamilySearch Library Online Classes link.


01:00 pm Classes Held in person in Training Room 1

  • Wed - 09/22/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Find the history and genealogy websites of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
  • Wed - 10/27/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Find the history and genealogy websites of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
  • Wed - 11/17/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Find the history and genealogy websites of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

January 2022

  • Wed - 01/26/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week - Find the history and genealogy websites of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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United States Census Records[edit | edit source]

Presented by Ray Moore - No Registration Necessary

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This single session class covers the United States Census Records from 1790 to 1940. The class will discuss what information is available in the census records and provide hints and suggestions for researching them.


  • Note: The classes are also available online at the same date and time. Register using our Riverton FamilySearch Library Online Classes link.


01:00 pm Classes Held in person in Training Room 1

  • Wed - 09/08/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - U.S. Census Records.
  • Wed - 10/13/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - U.S. Census Records.
  • Wed - 11/10/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - U.S. Census Records.
  • Wed - 12/08/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - U.S. Census Records.

January 2022

  • Wed - 01/12/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - U.S. Census Records.
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British Family History Research[edit | edit source]

Presented by Ray Moore - No Registration Necessary

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This five week course teaches the basics of beginning British research. Learn where to find birth, death and marriage records. Learn where to find these records online. These classes will open doors for you to find your ancestors on the British Isles.


  • Note: The classes are also available online at the same date and time. Register using our Riverton FamilySearch Library Online Classes link.


01:00 pm Classes Held in person in Training Room 1

  • Tue - 09/07/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 2 - British Census Records.
  • Tue - 09/14/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 3 - British Civil Registration: Searching Birth, Marriage & Death Indexes.
  • Tue - 09/21/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 4 - British Church Records.
  • Tue - 09/28/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 5 - British Chest Records.
  • Tue - 11/02/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 1 - Introduction to British Family History Research.
  • Tue - 11/09/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 2 - British Census Records.
  • Tue - 11/16/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 3 - British Civil Registration: Searching Birth, Marriage & Death Indexes.
  • Tue - 11/23/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 4 - British Church Records.
  • Tue - 11/30/21 - 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Week 5 - British Chest Records.

January 2022

  • Tue - 01/04/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 1 - Introduction to British Family History Research.
  • Tue - 01/11/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 2 - British Census Records.
  • Tue - 01/18/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 3 - British Civil Registration: Searching Birth, Marriage & Death Indexes.
  • Tue - 01/25/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 4 - British Church Records.
  • Tue - 02/01/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 5 - British Chest Records.
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Ward Consultants[edit | edit source]

Presented by Chris Dutson - Click to access class handouts.
Newly-called ward temple and family history leaders and consultants ask, “What do I do before and after I am sustained?” “With whom do I work?” “How do I create personal family history experiences?" Feel more confident and excited about your calling as you receive assistance in using FamilySearch’s Consultant Resources.


  • Note: The classes are also available online at the same date and time as well as at 7:00 pm. Register using our Riverton FamilySearch Library Online Classes link.


011:00 am Classes Held in person in Training Room 1

  • Tue - 09/21/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - * * Canceled * *
  • Tue - 10/05/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance
  • Tue - 10/19/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance
  • Tue - 11/09/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance
  • Tue - 11/23/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance

January 2022

  • Tue - 01/04/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Week - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance
  • Tue - 01/18/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Week - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance
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Danish Research[edit | edit source]

Presented by Jed Black - Click to access class handouts.
Learn some helpful hints about doing Danish research and learn about how to use Danish Parish Record, Census Records and Military Records to find Birth, Marriage and Death information about your ancestors.


  • Note: The classes are also available online at the same date and time. Register using our Riverton FamilySearch Library Online Classes link.


011:00 am Classes Held in person in Training Room 1

  • Thu - 10/07/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Week 1 - Introduction to Danish Research and How to find and read Parish Registers
  • Thu - 10/14/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Week 2 - How to find and read Danish Census Records
  • Thu - 10/21/21 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Week 3 - How to find and read Danish Military Records

January 2022

  • Thu - 01/06/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Week 1 - Introduction to Danish Research and How to find and read Parish Registers
  • Thu - 01/13/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Week 2 - How to find and read Danish Census Records
  • Thu - 01/20/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Week 3 - How to find and read Danish Military Records


07:00 pm Classes Held in person in Training Room 1

  • Thu - 11/04/21 - 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Week 1 - Introduction to Danish Research and How to find and read Parish Registers
  • Thu - 11/11/21 - 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Week 2 - How to find and read Danish Census Records
  • Thu - 11/18/21 - 07:00 pm - 08:30 pm - Week 3 - How to find and read Danish Military Records
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