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Class Reminders for the Payson FamilySearch Center
We offer a variety of classes each month taught by amazing presenters. There just might be one listed below that you’ve been waiting for. Check it out; there’s no sign-up necessary. If you cannot attend in person, join us on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95589561172?pwd=ZHVjdC9HZ1d2QUx1TDJtZnpaY0ZkQT09.
It’s finally here . . . RootsTech is next week! If you haven’t already done so, sign up for this genealogical conference, which is the largest in the world. You can register for free online classes or pay to attend in person: https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/rootstech-2024-registration
Here are the scheduled classes for the end of February.
Thursday, February 29, RootsTech Zoomed Classes: A variety of classes will be streamed, the first class starting at 9:30 am and the last class will be at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, March 2, 9:30 am - RootsTech Zoomed Class: “A Pro’s Take on Preserving Your Story with FamilySearch.” We will be showing the workshop of former BYU’s star basketball player Jimmer Fredette. His senior season earned him the Naismith Player of the Year Award and he was Consensus 2011 National Player of the Year. At this workshop, you will hear Jimmer and his wife’s (Whitney) life stories, spanning from basketball career to family fun. Also, they will show you how to add your own cherished memories to the Memories feature on FamilySearch.
March classes:
Tuesday, 10:30 am - March 5 - Preserving Audio Recordings in FamilySearch – Jim Banner
Wednesday, 1 pm - March 6 – Searching and Finding Tips – Glenn Wicker
Thursday, 7 pm - March 7 – Don’t Forget the City Directories - Shaunese Luthy
Thursday, 7 pm - March 14 – Using the New Family Search Website – Troy Mohrman
Tuesday, 10:30 am - March 19 - Using the MEMORIES module in FamilySearch – Glenn Wicker
Wednesday, 1 pm - March 20 - Get Involved & Indexing – Steve Lowry
Thursday, 7 pm - March 21 - How to Find Land Records - Shaunese Luthy
- Classes are hosted through Zoom.
- Please be sure to create an account before your class begins at zoom.us.
- Click here if you need help setting up Zoom.
- We recommend joining classes 5-10 minutes early to resolve any connection issues.
FamilySearch Connect Series
Connect - Family Trees on FamilySearch
There are handouts with each of these previous courses that helps a person learn an appropriate way to build, discover different pedigree views and correct any mistakes in your tree. This foundational course will teach how you and your patrons can collaboratively build a family tree.
Class Handouts
Class Handout
Connect - How to Introduce FamilySearch
Are you helping others start their family history? These handouts help you teach a person where to start, or restart, in FamilySearch.
Class Handouts
Class Handout 1
Class Handout 2
Connect - Family Trees on FamilySearch
This handout helps how to build, discover different pedigree views and correct any mistakes in your tree while showing how to build a family tree.
Class Handouts
Class Handout
Connect - Stories Make Our Ancestors Come Alive
Everyone has a story. Can you help others capture their family stories? These stories can be written by themselves or told from a relative. They can also be found in a journal or newspaper. These handouts explore how to help others record their family members memories.
Class Handouts
Class Handout
Connect - Basic Searching in FamilySearch.org
This class covers how to use the search menu in FamilySearch to add record sources to your FamilyTree.
Please contact our Library if you have a Spanish group who would appreciate a family history event.
Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Center Directors Bob and Kris Bloomer |
Payson, UT 84651 Map Directions (801)465-1349 |
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