FamilySearch Library Classes and Webinars
Welcome to the FamilySearch Center 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, 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]
ANNOUNCEMENT:
If you have any questions, or would like to receive email notifications of our webinars, please send an email to fhlclasses@familysearch.org. Thank you for your interest in our classes.
Webinars Broadcast Via Streamyard[edit | edit source]
Our webinars are hosted on Streamyard. The links provided will allow you to register to join the webinar within streamyard. However, the webinars will also be simultaneously streamed to Rootstech as well as our Facebook, Youtube, and X pages. Registration is not required on those platforms. The only reason registration is required on Streamyard is because it allows us to send reminder emails out. Below are links to where we will host our webinars on RootsTech, Facebook, Youtube, and X. Please note that the RootsTech link changes monthly.
RootsTech: Click Here
Facebook: Click Here
Youtube: Click Here
X: Click Here
List of Online Classes in the Learning Center[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Webinars[edit | edit source]
February Webinars
| Date | Topic | Class Title | Language | Link to Webinar | Presenter |
| Thursday, February 6, 10:00 AM MDT | United States | Measuring the Masses: Part 3: U.S. Federal Census Records 1790-1840 | English | Link to Streamyard | Janalee McBride |
| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | FamilySearch | FamilySearch Family Tree: Adding New Individuals | English | Link to Streamyard | Matt Brenneman |
| Thursday, February 27, 2025 | United States | FamilySearch Family Tree: Merging Duplicate Individuals | English | Link to Streamyard | Charlotte Van Valkenburgh |
Recent Webinars[edit | edit source]
January Webinars
| Date | Topic | Class Title | Language | Link to Webinar | Presenter |
| Thursday, January 2, 10:00 AM MDT | United States | Measuring Masses 1: U.S. Federal Census Records 1910-1950 | English | Link to Youtube | Alyssa Gamble Martinez |
| Tuesday, January 9, 10:00 AM MDT | FamilySearch | FamilySearch Family Tree: Overview and Navigation | English | Link to Youtube | Charlotte Van Valkenburgh |
| Thursday, January 16, 10:00 AM MDT | United States | Measuring Masses 2: U.S. Federal Census Records 1850-1900 | English | Link to Youtube | Julia A. Anderson, MA, AG®, AGL™ |
| Tuesday, January 23, 10:00 AM MDT | FamilySearch | FamilySearch Family Tree: Person Page | English | Link to Youtube | Matt Brenneman |
November Webinars
| Date | Topic | Class Title | Language | Link to Webinar | Presenter |
| Monday, November 4, 3:00 PM MDT | FamilySearch | Introdução ao FamilySearch | Português | Youtube | Israel Poulson |
| Tuesday, November 5, 3:00 PM MDT | FamilySearch | Conheça a árvore e página “Pessoa” | Português | Youtube | Israel Poulson |
| Wednesday, November 6, 3:00 PM MDT | FamilySearch | Adicionar pessoas novas e unificar repetições | Português | Youtube | Israel Poulson |
| Thursday, November 7, 10:00 AM MDT | United States and Canada | U.S. Military Pension Files (1776-1916): A Gold Mine for Family History Research | English | Youtube | Julia Anderson, MA, AG®, AGL™ |
| Thursday, November 7, 3:00 PM MDT | FamilySearch | Corrigir relacionamentos | Português | Youtube | Israel Poulson |
| Friday, November 8, 3:00 PM MDT | FamilySearch | Adicionar memórias | Português | Youtube | Israel Poulson |
| Monday, November 11, 3:00 PM MDT | FamilySearch | Ajuda e recursos disponíveis | Português | Youtube | Israel Poulson |
| Tuesday, November 12, 10:00 AM MDTT | British Isles | Getting Started with British Army Records | English | StreamYard | Raymon L. Naisbitt, M.Ed., AG® |
| Tuesday, November 12, 3:00 PM MDT | FamilySearch | “Participe” e atividades do FamilySearch | Português | Youtube | Israel Poulson |
| Wednesday, November 13, 3:00 PM MDT | FamilySearch | Registros sugeridos e fontes | Português | Youtube | Israel Poulson |
| Thursday, November 14, 10:00 AM MDT | FamilySearch | Using the FamilySearch Wiki | English | StreamYard | Jennifer Moulder |
| Thursday, November 14, 1:00 PM MDT | FamilySearch | Usar o Wiki de Pesquisa | Português | Youtube | Israel Poulson |
| Thursday, November 14, 3:00 PM MDT | FamilySearch | Usar o catálogo do FamilySearch | Português | Youtube | Israel Poulson |
| Friday, November 15, 3:00 PM MDT | FamilySearch | Analisar e avaliar registros | Português | Youtube | Israel Poulson |
| Tuesday, November 19, 10:00 AM MDT | DNA | DNA Basics: An Introduction to DNA and Genealogy | English | StreamYard | Beth Taylor, CG |
| Thursday, November 21, 10:00 AM MDT | United States and Canada | Faith, Service, and Sacrifice: The Stories and Impact of the Mormon Battalion | English | StreamYard | Janalee McBride |
| Tuesday, November 26, 10:00 AM MDT | Nordic | Find Your Ancestors in Swedish Army and Navy Records 1682 - 1901 | English | StreamYard | Geoffrey Fröberg Morris, AG® |
To view older webinars, check out the page Classes in the Learning Center.
FamilySearch Series Handouts
Our FamilySearch series is a set of 12 classes that repeat throughout the year. For FamilySearch related class handouts, see the links below.
| Class Title | Handout Link | Español |
| 1. Overview of FamilySearch | Link | Enlace |
| 2. Searching on FamilySearch | Link | Enlace |
| 3. Using the FamilySearch Catalog | Link | Enlace |
| 4. Using the FamilySearch Community | Link | Enlace |
| 5. Using the FamilySearch Wiki | Link | Enlace |
| 6. FamilySearch Family Tree: Overview and Navigation | Link | Enlace |
| 7. FamilySearch Family Tree: Person Page | Link | Enlace |
| 8. FamilySearch Family Tree: Adding New Individuals | Link | Enlace |
| 9. FamilySearch FamilySearch Tree: Merging Duplicates | Link | Enlace |
| 10. FamilySearch Family Tree: Correcting Relationships | Link | Enlace |
| 11. FamilySearch Family Tree: Record Hints and Sources | Link | Enlace |
| 12. FamilySearch Family Tree: Adding Memories | Link | Enlace |