Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center Library

The Riverton FamilySearch Library is now open. Our current hours of operation are posted below. For the safety of our staff and our visitors, our library is requiring that masks be worn by staff members and all visitors while in the library. We encourage vaccinations for everyone. We are back to normal except we will not be hosting any Saturday Seminars, Discovery Days, Family Reunions or Youth Conferences at present. Group Visits size is limited to 15 participants with 2 sessions for each time slot. Select "Group Visits" below the "Links to Other Page" from the menu on the right. * NOTE: * Starting on January 9th, 2022 the library will open on Sundays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, specifically for visits by families. We will also extend our Monday hours from 9:00am to 8:00pm.

Please Note and Comply: At this time, our library is requiring that masks be worn by staff members and all visitors while in the library.



Welcome to the Riverton FamilySearch Library Home Page

Changes implemented for our reopening.


 * Group Visits both daytime and evening are available to schedule. We are currently limiting group size to 15 participants and two groups per time slot.
 * Social distancing will be observed. Patrons are required to wear masks while in the building.
 * Workstations and equipment will cleaned after each patron use.
 * The following will not be offered at this time: Saturday Seminars, Family Reunions, Youth Conferences, or Discovery Days.
 * In-Person classes will be offered along with our current online classes.
 * Our equipment resources can now be scheduled.
 * As always, our friendly, capable staff will be there to assist all of your needs.

Create a FamilySearch Account
If you are interested in creating a free FamilySearch account, use this link to find information on:


 * 1) "How do you create a FS account?"
 * 2) "Why do you need a free FS Account?"
 * 3) "What to do if you have trouble making a FS account."

If you feel comfortable doing it on your own, visit FamilySearch to "Create a Free Account" by clicking this link.

For additional help, the following two items are available through the courtesy of the BYU Family History Library.


 * 1) If you would like to view a tutorial showing how it is done, Click this link.
 * 2) For a "FamilySearch Registration and Settings" handout, Click here.

Riverton FamilySearch Library In Person Classes
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.

FamilySearch Family Tree

 * Presented by K. Gailey - Click to access class handouts.


 * These classes teach the basic fundamentals of using Family Tree features at FamilySearch.org.

09:00 am Classes


 * Wed - 03/02/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 1 - Orientation, Navigation
 * Wed - 03/09/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 2 - Finding, Attaching, and Using Sources
 * Wed - 03/16/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 3 - Sources Using Partner Websites
 * Wed - 03/23/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 4 - Merging Duplicate Records
 * Wed - 03/30/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 5 - Adding Memories
 * Wed - 04/06/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Wk 6 - Temple Ordinances

07:00 pm Classes


 * Tue - 03/01/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Wk 1 - Orientation, Navigation
 * Tue - 03/08/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Wk 2 - Finding, Attaching, and Using Sources
 * Tue - 03/15/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Wk 3 - Sources Using Partner Websites
 * Tue - 03/22/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Wk 4 - Merging Duplicate Records
 * Tue - 03/29/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Wk 5 - Adding Memories
 * Tue - 04/05/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Wk 6 - Temple Ordinances

Basic Computer Skills

 * Lecture and Lab - Presented by Kenneth Spencer - No Registration Necessary - Click for class handout


 * This class teaches basic computer skills with hands-on practice. Please bring a USB (Flash) drive to get the most from this class.

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

2022
 * Mon - 01/03/22 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 01/10/22 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 01/24/22 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 01/31/22 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive


 * Mon - 02/07/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 02/14/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 02/21/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 02/28/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive


 * Lecture and Lab - Presented by M. Wilson


 * Mon - 03/07/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 03/14/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 03/21/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 03/28/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Basic Computer Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive

Basic Graphic Skills

 * Lecture and Lab - Presented by Kenneth Spencer - No Registration Necessary - Click for class handout


 * This class teaches basic graphic skills using IrfanView with hands-on practice. Basic computer skills are necessary. Please bring a USB (Flash) Drive to get the most from this class.

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

2022


 * Mon - 01/03/22 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 01/10/22 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 01/24/22 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 01/31/22 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive


 * Mon - 02/07/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 02/14/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 02/21/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 02/28/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive


 * Lecture and Lab - Presented by M. Wilson


 * Mon - 03/07/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 03/14/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 03/21/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive
 * Mon - 03/28/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Basic Graphic Skills - Bring a USB (Flash) Drive

FamilySearch Wiki

 * Lecture and Lab - Presented by Lee Tripp - No Registration Necessary - No handouts provided


 * 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.

09:00 am Classes Held in person in Training Room 2 - (Start time changed from 11:00 am)

2022


 * Mon - 01/03/22 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
 * Mon - 01/10/22 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works (continued)
 * Mon - 01/17/22 – 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works (continued)


 * Mon - 02/07/22 - 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
 * Mon - 02/14/22 - 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works (continued)
 * Mon - 02/21/22 - 09:00 am – 10:30 am - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works (continued)


 * Mon - 03/07/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
 * Mon - 03/14/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works (continued)
 * Mon - 03/21/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works (continued)

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

2022
 * Tue - 01/04/22 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
 * Tue - 01/11/22 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works (continued)
 * Tue - 01/18/22 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works (continued)


 * Tue - 02/02/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
 * Tue - 02/09/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works (continued)
 * Tue - 02/16/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works (continued)


 * Tue - 03/01/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 1 - Why the Wiki Works
 * Tue - 03/08/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 2 - Why the Wiki Works (continued)
 * Tue - 03/15/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 3 - Why the Wiki Works (continued)

Ancestry.com

 * Presented by Melanie Montgomery - No Registration Necessary - Click for class handout


 * 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 - 12/08/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 4 - * * Canceled * * Merging, media, and sources, Oh My!

2022


 * Wed - 01/05/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 1 - Introduction to Ancestry
 * Wed - 01/12/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 2 - Ancestry & FamilySearch
 * Wed - 01/19/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 3 - Effectively searching 24 Billion records
 * Wed - 01/26/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 4 - Merging, media, and sources, Oh My!


 * Wed - 02/02/22 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 1 - Introduction to Ancestry
 * Wed - 02/09/22 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 2 - Ancestry & FamilySearch
 * Wed - 02/16/22 - 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!


 * Wed - 03/02/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 1 - Introduction to Ancestry
 * Wed - 03/09/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 2 - Ancestry & FamilySearch
 * Wed - 03/16/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 3 - Effectively searching 24 Billion records
 * Wed - 03/23/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 4 - Merging, media, and sources, Oh My!

Tracing Pioneer Ancestors of Latter-day Saints

 * Presented by Ray Moore - No Registration Necessary - Click for class handout


 * 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

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


 * Wed - 02/23/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - 1-Week - Find the history and genealogy websites of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints


 * Wed - 03/23/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Tracing Pioneer Ancestors of Latter-day Saints

United States Census Records

 * Presented by Ray Moore - No Registration Necessary - Click for class handout


 * 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 - 12/08/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - U.S. Census Records.

2022
 * Wed - 01/12/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - U.S. Census Records.


 * Wed - 02/09/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - U.S. Census Records


 * Wed - 03/02/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - United States Census Records

British Family History Research

 * Presented by Ray Moore - No Registration Necessary - Click links for class handouts - Week 1 -Week 2 - Week 3 - Week 4 - Week 5


 * 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

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.


 * Tue - 03/01/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 1 - Introduction to British Family History Research
 * Tue - 03/08/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 2 - British Census Records
 * Tue - 03/15/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 3 - British Civil Registration: Searching Birth, Marriage & Death Indexes
 * Tue - 03/22/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 4 - British Church Records
 * Tue - 03/29/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 5 - British Chest Records

Ward Consultants

 * Presented by Chris Dutson - No Registration Necessary - Click for class handout


 * 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

2022
 * Tue - 01/04/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance
 * Tue - 01/18/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance


 * Tue - 02/01/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance
 * Tue - 02/15/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance


 * Tue - 03/08/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance
 * Tue - 03/22/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance

Danish Research

 * Presented by Jed Black - No Registration Necessary. - Click for class handout


 * 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

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


 * Thu - 03/03/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Week 1 - Introduction to Danish Research and How to find and read Parish Registers
 * Thu - 03/10/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Week 2 - How to find and read Danish Census Records
 * Thu - 03/17/22 - 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

2022
 * Thu - 02/03/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 1 - Introduction to Danish Research and How to find and read Parish Registers
 * Thu - 02/10/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 2 - How to find and read Danish Census Records
 * Thu - 02/17/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 3 - How to find and read Danish Military Records

Classes Held Online via Zoom - Registration required
To attend the online classes, you will need to register. It is recommended that you review the class handouts before attending the class by viewing them on line or by printing them. Review the class schedule below and your choice(s) of classes to addend! If you are not familiar with Zoom, the two documents below should help you.


 * Instructions for Zoom Participant Registration
 * How to Navigate in Zoom

FamilySearch Family Tree-Online

 * Presented by Kenneth Spencer - Click for course description - Click for course syllabus


 * These classes teach the basic fundamentals of using Family Tree features at FamilySearch.org.

09:00 am Classes

2022
 * Tue - 01/04/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Week 1 - Orientation, Navigation - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/11/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Week 2 - Finding, Attaching, and Using Sources - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/18/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Week 3 - Sources Using Partner Websites - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/25/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Week 4 - Merging Duplicate Records - Click to register
 * Tue - 02/01/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Week 5 - Adding Memories - Click to register
 * Tue - 02/08/22 - 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Week 6 - Temple Ordinances - Click to register

07:00 pm Classes

2022
 * Tue - 01/04/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 1 - Orientation, Navigation - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/11/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 2 - Finding, Attaching, and Using Sources - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/18/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 3 - Sources Using Partner Websites - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/25/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 4 - Merging Duplicate Records - Click to register
 * Tue - 02/01/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 5 - Adding Memories - Click to register
 * Tue - 02/08/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 6 - Temple Ordinances - Click to register

FamilySearch Arbol Familiar (en español)-Online

 * Presentado por Stan Radford - Ingles/Español - no se requieren folletos.


 * Estas clases enseñan las fundamentales básicas del Arbol Familiar de FamilySearch.org.

07:00 pm Clases

2022
 * Jueves - 01/13/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 1 - Navigacion - Click to register
 * Jueves - 01/20/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 2 - Buscando y Posibles Duplicados - Click to register
 * Jueves - 01/27/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 3 - Ordinanzas y Recuerdos - Click to register


 * Jueves - 02/10/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 1 - Navigacion - Click to register
 * Jueves - 02/17/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 2 - Buscando y Posibles Duplicados - Click to register
 * Jueves - 02/24/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 3 - Ordinanzas y Recuerdos - Click to register

FamilySearch - Miscellaneous Topics-Online

 * Presented by Maxine Rasmussen - Click links for Class Handouts - Week 1 - Week 2 - Week 3


 * You will learn: 1) Some exciting ways you can do Family History on the go, wherever you have cell coverage. 2) Only have a few minutes to devote to family history?  See how much you can get done in 5 minutes.  3) Make the most out of preserving those precious memories.

01:00 pm Classes

2022
 * Tue - 01/11/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 1 - Connect Belong Using Mobile Devices - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/18/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 2 - 5 Minute Family History Ideas - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/25/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 3 - Scanning, Organizing and Preserving Memories - Click to register


 * Tue - 02/08/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - * * Canceled * * Week 1 - Connect Belong Using Mobile Devices
 * Tue - 02/15/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - * * Canceled * * Week 2 - 5 Minute Family History Ideas
 * Tue - 02/22/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - * * Canceled * * Week 3 - Scanning, Organizing and Preserving Memories

Tracing Pioneer Ancestors of Latter-day Saints-Online

 * Presented by Ray Moore - Click for class handout


 * This one-week course 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 in person at our library at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend.

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01:00 pm Classes

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 - Click to register


 * Wed - 02/23/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - 1-Week - Find the history and genealogy websites of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Click to register

Finding Cousins Workshop-Online

 * Presented by Ron Ray - Click links for class handouts - Week 1 - Week 2 - Week 3 - Week 4


 * This four-week series teaches how to quickly find missing people in your family lines as well as helping others on their family lines. Great partner sites, nearly instant records, and descendancy research makes it easy to find thousands of your missing cousins in FamilySearch. With prior permission from an attendee, we will use their direct ancestor lines as examples in these classes.

03:00 pm Classes

2022


 * Thu - 02/03/22 - 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM - Week 1 - Five Minute Find Cousins (that are missing ordinances) - Click to register
 * Thu - 02/10/22 - 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM - Week 2 - Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch - Click to register
 * Thu - 02/17/22 - 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM - Week 3 - Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch with Ancestry Tips - Click to register
 * Thu - 02/24/22 - 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM - Week 4 - Review Plus UK-GRO website, Capture and attach Sources - Click to register

07:00 pm Classes


 * Wed - 12/08/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 3 - Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch with Ancestry Tips - Click to register.
 * Wed - 12/15/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - Week 4 - Review Plus UK-GRO website, Capture and attach Sources - Click to register.

2022
 * Wed - 01/05/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 1 - Five Minute Find Cousins (that are missing ordinances) - Click to register
 * Wed - 01/12/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 2 - Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch - Click to register
 * Wed - 01/19/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 3 - Three Great Tools – Virtual Pedigree, Ancestry, FamilySearch with Ancestry Tips - Click to register
 * Wed - 01/26/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 4 - Review Plus UK-GRO website, Capture and attach Sources - Click to register

Ward Consultants-Online

 * Presented by Chris Dutson - Click for class handout


 * 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.

11:00 am Classes

2022
 * Tue - 01/04/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/18/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register


 * Tue - 02/01/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register
 * Tue - 02/15/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register

07:00 pm Classes


 * Tue - 12/07/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register

2022
 * Tue - 01/11/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/25/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register


 * Tue - 02/08/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register
 * Tue - 02/22/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - New Ward Family History Leader & Consultant Assistance - Click to register

Ancestry.com-Online

 * Presented by Melanie Montgomery - Click for class handout


 * This is a four-week course that will teach you everything you need to know to feel comfortable using Ancestry. These classes do not have to be taken in order. 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 in person at our library at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend.

--- 11:00 am Classes The 11:00 am Ancestry.com Online classes have been canceled.

07:00 pm Classes


 * Wed - 12/08/21 - 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm – Week 4 - Merging, media, and sources, Oh My! - Click to register

2022
 * Wed - 01/05/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 1 - Introduction to Ancestry
 * Wed - 01/12/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 2 - Ancestry & FamilySearch
 * Wed - 01/19/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 3 - Effectively searching 24 Billion records
 * Wed - 01/26/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 4 - Merging, media, and sources, Oh My!

Ancestry.com - Trees, Sources, and Sharing with FamilySearch-Online

 * Presented by Ron Ray - Click links for class handouts - Week 1a - Week 1b - Week 2a - Week 2b


 * This two-week course shows how to set up and use your own tree in Ancestry.com including attaching sources, pictures, and stories. It also shows how to copy people’s information and sources to and from FamilySearch using Ancestry.com.

03:00 pm Classes


 * Thu - 12/09/21 – 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm - Week 2 - Using Ancestry sources and sharing with FamilySearch - Click to register

2022
 * Thu - 01/06/22 - 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM - Week 1 - Learning how to create and use Ancestry.com Trees - Click to register
 * Thu - 01/13/22 - 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM - Week 2 - Using Ancestry sources and sharing with FamilySearch - Click to register

07:00 pm Classes

2022
 * Wed - 02/09/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 1 - Learning how to create and use Ancestry.com Trees - Click to register
 * Wed - 02/16/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 2 - Using Ancestry sources and sharing with FamilySearch - Click to register

Newspaper Resources-Online

 * Presented by Ron Ray - Click links for class handouts - Handout 1a - Handout 1b


 * This course teaches "What's New about News! and where to find archived newspapers.

03:00 pm Classes

2022
 * Thu - 01/20/22 - 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM - Week - Read all about it… Where to find News articles about your ancestors - Click to register

07:00 pm Classes


 * Wed - 02/23/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - 1-Week - Read all about it… Where to find News articles about your ancestors - Click to register

Graphics Tools-Online

 * Presented by Ron Ray - Click links for class handouts - Handout 1a - Handout 1b


 * This course teaches about different graphics tools including a free graphics program to use for editing pictures (photos and images) for use with your Family History.

03:00 pm Classes

2022


 * Thu - 01/27/22 - 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM - Week - Free Graphics program that works like Photoshop. Doctor photos, many tools - Click to register

07:00 pm Classes

Documenting and Saving Research-Online

 * Presented by Ron Ray - Click for class handout


 * This course teaches how to use Microsoft Word to organize and document your research. All in one tool for storing sources, research log, family timelines and more.

03:00 pm Classes

07:00 pm Classes


 * Wed - 02/02/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - 1-Week - Microsoft Word - use it for storing sources, research log, family timelines. All in one. - Click to register

United States Census Records-Online

 * Presented by Ray Moore - Click for class handout


 * This one week 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 in person at our library at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend.

--- 01:00 pm Classes


 * Wed - 12/08/21 – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm - U.S. Census Records - Click to register

2022
 * Wed - 01/12/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week - U.S. Census Records - Click to register


 * Wed - 02/09/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - 1-Week - U.S. Census Records - Click to register

British Family History Research-Online

 * Presented by Ray Moore - Click links for class handouts - Week 1 - Week 2a - Week 2b - Week 3 - Week 4 - Week 5


 * 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 in person at our library at the same date and time. No Registration is required to attend.

--- 01:00 pm Classes

2022
 * Tue - 01/04/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 1 - Introduction to British Family History Research - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/11/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 2 - British Census Records - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/18/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 3 - British Civil Registration: Searching Birth, Marriage & Death Indexes - Click to register
 * Tue - 01/25/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 4 - British Church Records - Click to register
 * Tue - 02/01/22 - 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM - Week 5 - British Chest Records - Click to register

Danish Research-Online

 * Presented by Jed Black - Click for class handout


 * 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.

11:00 am Classes

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 - Click to register
 * Thu - 01/13/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Week 2 - How to find and read Danish Census Records - Click to register
 * Thu - 01/20/22 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Week 3 - How to find and read Danish Military Records - Click to register

07:00 pm Classes

2022
 * Thu - 02/03/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 1 - Introduction to Danish Research and How to find and read Parish Registers - Click to register
 * Thu - 02/10/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 2 - How to find and read Danish Census Records - [ Click to register]
 * Thu - 02/17/22 - 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Week 3 - How to find and read Danish Military Records - Click to register

RootsMagic-Online

 * Presented by Ron Ray - Click to access class handouts.]


 * This four-week course teaches the basic features and capabilities of the RootsMagic family tree software. RootsMagic is approved FamilySearch affiliate software partner.

03:00 pm Classes


 * None scheduled

07:00 pm Classes


 * None scheduled

Links to Online Classes at other Locations

 * Family History Library Webinars
 * Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FHL)
 * BYU Webinars
 * Idaho Falls FamilySearch Library
 * Layton FamilySearch Center
 * Lehi FamilySearch Center
 * Los Angeles FamilySearch Library
 * Ogden FamilySearch Center
 * Sacramento FamilySearch Library
 * St. George FamilySearch Center

Suggested Family History Webinars
A webinar is a class that is broadcast on the internet for anyone interested. There are many family history websites that offer webinars. Click on the link below and view some of our favorite sites. Some webinar sites still have access to older broadcasts.


 * List of suggested Webinars

What's New at FamilySearch.org
Click the links below to discover everything from the FamilySearch Blog's library of family history from all over the world to new FamilySearch Tree tools and features to make researching ancestors more successful.


 * What's New at FamilySearch
 * FamilySearch Blog

Stake and Ward Temple and Family History Leadership
FamilySearch.org has resources for Stake and Ward consultants as well as all leadership callings, Elders Quorum to Primary presidency. Discover descriptions for callings; teaching ideas for Church curriculum; activities for weekly or yearly youth activities and Sunday family lessons.
 * Click this link Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction where you'll find the resources for understanding and magnifying your leadership and Family history assignments.
 * After Signing in to your FamilySearch.org account, click the help icon ("?" inside a circle) at the upper-right of your screen.
 * From the drop down list, click "Helper Resources."
 * Take time to review each link for valuable information, especially the following:
 * -Calling Information
 * -Training
 * -Quick Links
 * -Your Planner

Family History Activities and More
Want some Family History activities to do as a family or to use with Stake and Ward children and youth? Click the links below and enjoy some creative memories!


 * Suggested Family History Activities from our staff.


 * FamilySearch Discovery Activities which include:


 * Where am I from? - Where in the world did you come from?
 * All About Me - What is special about your name and birth year?
 * Compare-a-Face - Compare your face to your relatives' faces and see whom you most resemble?
 * Record My Story - Tell your stories and the stories of your family?
 * Picture My Heritage - Connect to your heritage. Add your face to historical photos.
 * In-Home Activities - Family activities that help you discover, gather, and connect with your family--past and present.
 * My Pioneer Ancestors - See if any of your ancestors crossed the plains with the early pioneers.
 * Missionaries - View your ancestors' missionary journals, mission call letters, and mission stories.
 * Women of Faith - Honor the women in your Family Tree by discovering their photos and stories.
 * WWII Service Records - See if any of your relatives served in World War II.
 * WW1 Draft Card - More than 65 million men and women served in WW1. Your relative may have been one of them.
 * Ancestor Challenge - Take a quiz to see how well you know those who came before you.
 * Historical Records - Discover events in your ancestors' life with in historical records.

Maintained by: Elder Tom Stubben 

Last modified: 09/27/21