Layton FamilySearch Center/Classes
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Below is a list of all the classes we offer at the Center and the links to register.
If there is other training, training at a different time, or special consulting that you need, please let us know.
Register, Class Description, Handouts
Please review the upcoming class offerings by reviewing the class schedules (see Class Schedules links below).
The list of classes we offer are listed below. You can register for any of the classes, as well as download the class handouts, by clicking on the More Information/Register link to the right of any of the class names.
Classes
Review the class information and signup options, below, or go directly to our class Reservation Page
Class Offerings
If you don't see the training you need, please let us know. We have a very knowledgeable and creative staff who might create something special to meet your needs.
One on one consultations can be arranged by calling our reception desk.
Class Schedules:
Activities
Getting Started with Family History
This class is great for people that need some direction on how to get started. Using the HELP icon, we can learn all the different family history activities that FamilySearch has to offer. After choosing an area of focus, FamilySearch uses some simple steps to help you get started.
Class Handouts
Getting Started with Family History
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Discover Family History Activities
This class will highlight fun family history activities that can build family relationships today and connect hearts to family members who came before them. Having fun family history activities support the new balance between gospel instruction in the home. Come to have fun!
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Children's Activity Day
For children ages 8-11 years old that are new to Family History. The activities include: Introduction to Family History and Activities Page on FamilySearch. For the best experience we recommend that each child have a FamilySearch.com account prior to your visit (see the link on our web page for information on getting a child their own FamilySearch.com account). Plan on 30-45 minutes. Maximum number of children is 15. Please put the number of children in the comments box when you register.
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Ancestor Discovery Pages
How to Discover more information about your ancestors through these new pages
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Google Earth & Maps for Family History
Learn to use Google Earth & Google Maps to discover your ancestors. Come to class with a specific town in
your family history that you would like to discover. A town name is good, but an address (maybe from a
census document) is even better.
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Basic Skills
Basic Computer Skills for Family History
Learn basic computer skills that will help you in your family history journey.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Mobile Apps for FS
Learn how to use your smartphone or mobile device with Family Tree and Memories apps in FamilySearch. Work on an ancestor’s information. Basically, all FamilySearch – Family Tree functions can be done in these apps.
Please Note: Experience in FamilySearch and basic smart phone functions is suggested. Come to class with a current FamilySearch account and a smartphone with “Family Tree” and “Memories” apps by FamilySearch already downloaded. These apps can be found in the Solutions Gallery in FamilySearch."
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
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Home Page & Person Page in FS
Where do you start in FamilySearch to build the Family Tree and connect your hearts to your ancestors? Hands-on activities will introduce you to the Home Page of FamilySearch, Personal Settings, the Pedigree Chart views of Family Tree, the Source Box, and Memories where photos, documents, and stories can be found and preserved. On your Person Page you will learn about your ancestors and the days and times in which they lived? Your Person Page is full of discoveries that will link your hearts to theirs!
Please Note: The Ordinances option only shows for those who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and are signed in with a FamilySearch account.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Getting Started with Help and Search
Learn to use the Help icon, and begin to search for historical records in FamilySearch.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Attaching Record Hints & Sources in FS
Learn how to "Review and Attach" sources found in Record Hints in FamilySearch to a person page.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Training for Latter-day Saints
Training for Leaders and Organization Presidencies
This course focuses on the roles of Stake and Ward Priesthood Leaders, Relief Society Presidencies and Temple and Family History Leaders. Topics discussed are: Where do I receive training for my calling?; What are my responsibilities?; How can we develop and implement a meaningful Ward Plan?; How can we help our ward members have a joyful experience?; and, How do we utilize the extraordinary talents of our youth?
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Temple and Family History Consultant Part 1
This course focuses on the roles of Ward Temple and Family History Consultants. Topics discussed are:
- Leadership patterns,
- training,
- how to help others.
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Temple and Family History Consultant Part 2
This course focuses on the use and benefits of the Planner, which is found in Helper Resources. We will look specifically at how we, as consultants, can help… “create inspiring experiences that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their families – past, present, and future.” from the Family History Department Purpose Statement
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Youth Temple and Family History Consultant
Training and discussion for Youth T&FH Consultants. Topics include: family history organized in the ward - how to begin as a youth consultant - bringing family history into the youth program - where to go for consultant on-line training - learning from President Nelson.
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Managing Temple Ordinances
Learn how to manage your temple reservation list, properly print ordinance cards, use the filter to find the
name and ordinance you desire. Reserving temple ordinances with Ordinances Ready will also be taught.
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Finding People to Help
This class is helpful for: T&FH Consultants, T&FH Leaders, organization presidency members, and anyone that has family history responsibilities in the ward/stake. Learn ideas how to find people to help in your ward/stake. Sharing of ideas and asking questions is encouraged.
Class Handouts
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To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
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Class Handouts
To Register
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Ward/Stake Group classes
Ward/Stake Group Class – Please note the topic of your choice in the comment section when registering
Local unit private classes with instruction provided by Layton FamilySearch Center missionary instructors.
Please choose from the following categories and note it in “comments” at the time of registration:
- Find Temple Ordinances
- Basic Skills in FS
- Ancestor Discovery
- Indexing
- Memories
- Beginning Research
In-Person (at the center). All classes start at 7:00 pm. To register a smaller group (Up to 18) Click here Or a larger group (up to 28) Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Clase de grupo de barrio: tenga en cuenta el tema de su elección en la sección de comentarios al registrarse
Esta clase brinda a las unidades locales (por ejemplo, el grupo de mujeres jóvenes de barrio, el grupo de hombres jóvenes, el grupo de la sociedad de socorro, el quórum de élderes o simplemente adultos) la oportunidad de asistir juntos a una clase impartida por instructores misioneros del Centro Layton FamilySearch. Elija el tema de las siguientes clases y anótelo en "comentarios" en el momento de la inscripción:
- Buscar ordenanzas del templo
- Habilidades básicas en Familysearch
- Descubrimiento de antepasados
- Indexación
- Recuerdos
- Investigación inicial
Próximas fechas
- En persona (en el centro). Todas las clases comienzan a las 7:00 pm (solo los jueves).
Para registrar un grupo, haga clic aquí y navegue en la fecha y hora deseadas. (Las fechas disponibles se muestran en letra azul en el calendario)
Memories
Photos, Documents, Stories, Audio, etc.
Learn to upload all kinds of memories to your FamilySearch account & attach them to your ancestors.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Preserving Family Memories through Stories
Learn how to create and edit a story in "Memories", attach an image, and link the story to an ancestor in Family Tree.
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Colorize, Animate & Enhance Photos
Enhancing Photos - Come learn how to make your great grandfather come to life by Animating his still photo with MyHeritage tools. Also learn how to colorize old black and white photos. MyHeritage also makes enhancing or clarifying your photos an easy process. These are some fun and useful tools for your Family History!
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Partner Sites
Using Ancestry.com with FS
Please Note: PLEASE BRING YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD FOR BOTH YOUR FAMILYSEARCH ACCOUNT AND YOUR LDS-ANCESTRY MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT
In this class you will learn how to “move information” between Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. The feature to “move information” is only available for those who are registered in FamilySearch and Ancestry as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is a benefit of the partnership agreement between FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com. You will need your username and password for both websites.
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Discover Your Ancestors Using Other Partner Sites
FamilySearch is the largest database of genealogical information in the world, and it is growing daily, but there is still more information available than can be processed by one group. And, family history is for everyone who is in a family, regardless of religion, race or nationality. Because of the enormity of the task, FamilySearch has formed partnerships with several other groups and companies to share information and move the pace of the work forward. These Partner Sites have agreements with FamilySearch to share their data in exchange for sharing the data and resources of FamilySearch. Most are companies who operate for a profit, but allow LDS church member free access to at least some of their data.
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Research
Finding and Merging Duplicate Records
Learn how to search for duplicate records, how merging works, and steps to follow during a merge.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Editing & Fixing Relationships in FS
Learn how to correct dates, other information and attaching husbands, wives and children to their respective family lines.
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Advanced Searching & Research Strategies
This class covers how to access and search online (digital) historical records in FamilySearch. This class will provide the next steps in research including how to browse Historical Record collections and filters, Wild card searches, Google searches, and other helpful websites!
Class Handouts
To Register Click hereand navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Descendancy Research in FS
Learn to research all the descendants of one of your distant ancestors.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Using Census Records to Identify Family Members
Learn how to trace a family over time through census records, and use them to tell a family’s story.
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Using DNA to Expand Your Family Tree
The emphasis will be on using results from Ancestry.com DNA, but will also mention other DNA websites.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
FS Wiki & Catalog for Research Helps
In FamilySearch, learn what records exist in the places and time periods for your ancestors and find links to world-wide record connections.
Class Handouts
- In Person (at the center). To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Exploring Historical Images in FS
In this class we will explore the Image tab on FamilySearch. About 70% of the records that FamilySearch has available are not indexed. This class will demonstrate how to locate and attach those records to your Ancestor's Person Page. These imaged records contain valuable information to help discover more about your Ancestors.
Class Handouts
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
- Yet to be Determined
Get Involved with Indexing
Indexing Basics
Learn traditional indexing & the new EASY reviewer indexing.
Additional Resources from The Family History Guide
To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Advanced Indexing & Reviewer Training
This class will help those who have some experience In Web Indexing with tips and tricks that will enhance your indexing experience. These hints will help you be more efficient and accurate. You will learn how to reorder fields, use different data entry forms, copy duplicate information from one entry into the next and learn how to share your batch when you need help and open a shared batch to help others. The class will include information for those who are or wish to become an Index Reviewer. This class will also be helpful for the Ward or Stake temple and family history consultant.
Class Handouts
- In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and navigate to the desired date & time. (Available dates are shown in blue font on the calendar)
Links to Layton FamilySearch Center Staff Training
Links to Online Classes at Other Centers
Family History Library Web-site
Family History Library Webinars
Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FHL)
BYU Webinars
Los Angeles FamilySearch Library
San Diego FamilySearch Library
St. George FamilySearch Center
Ogden FamilySearch Center
Lehi FamilySearch Center
Riverton FamilySearch Library