Layton FamilySearch Center/Classes

  We offer classes online using Zoom technology. Below is a list of classes, when they are being offered, and links to register. We now offer in person classes at our center, in addition to our Zoom classes. If there is other training, training at a different time, or special consulting that you need, please let us know.  

Register, Class Description, Handouts  You can register for one of our classes by clicking on the  More Information/Register  link to the right of any of the class names, then clicking on the registration link for the date, time and venue (In Person vs. Zoom) you wish to attend. Here you will also find class descriptions and class handouts. Class handouts are available to view for self led training.    Zoom   Zoom is an online communication tool, which allows us to provide classes for you wherever you are in the world. An account is not required to use this service. For help with Zoom, select one of the links below.
 * 1) How do I join a meeting?
 * 2) Download the App

 ''' *We recommend joining classes 5-10 minutes before they start. '''  In Person 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: January 2022 February 2022 </FONT>



<h3 style="color: green;"> Activities </FONT>

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Fun Family History Activities to Do in Your Home

The 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
 * Family Activities

Upcoming Dates
 * On Line (zoom)
 * Sunday, February 13, 7:00: PM - Click here to register
 * Sunday, January 23, 7:00 PM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Thursday, January 13, 10:00 AM
 * Tuesday, January 25, 4:00 PM
 * Friday, February 18, 10:00: AM



<h3 style="color: green;"> Basic Skills </FONT>

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Basic Computer Skills for Family History

This class introduces you to Basic Computer Skills for Family History using the Microsoft Windows operating system at the Layton Utah FamilySearch Center (LFSC). Much of the information can be applied to other systems. The handout also includes supplementary skills which may be useful and yet not covered in class.

Class Handouts
 * Basic Computer Skills

Upcoming Dates
 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Thursday, January 6, 4:00 PM
 * Friday, January 21, 1:00 PM
 * Wednesday, January 26, 4:00 PM
 * Friday, January 28, 10:00 AM
 * Friday, February 4, 1:00: PM

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FamilySearch Mobile Apps

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
 * FamilySearch Mobile Apps

Upcoming Dates
 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Friday, January 7, 10:00 AM
 * Thursday, January 27, 10:00 AM
 * Monday, January 31, 1:00 PM
 * Thursday, February 3, 10:00: AM
 * Friday, February 18, 1:00: PM

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Navigating the Home Page in Family Search (Me and My Tree)

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. An overview of the Person Page in Family Tree is taught in the class, “Getting to Know Your Ancestors with The Person Page.”

Class Handouts
 * Navigating the Home Page in Family Search

Upcoming Dates
 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Tuesday, January 4, 4:00 PM
 * Thursday, January 20, 10:00 AM
 * Monday, January 24, 10:00 AM
 * Tuesday, February 1, 4:00: PM
 * Thursday, February 10, 1:00: PM

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Getting Started with Help and Search

When you have questions about any family history topic, where can you go for help? How do you search for historical records in FamilySearch? Did you know that information in indexed historical records can now be edited to improve the information? This class introduces you to the Help and Search features in FamilySearch where you can Discover, Gather, and Connect with the lives of your ancestors and their records.

Class Handouts
 * Help and Search

Upcoming Dates
 * On Line (zoom)
 * Tuesday, January 25, 10:00 AM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Monday, January 3, 10:00 AM
 * Wednesday, January 12, 4:00 PM
 * Friday, February 11, 1:00: PM

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Getting Started - Getting to Know Your Ancestors with the Person Page

What can you learn about your ancestors and the days and times in which they lived? Get to know them through the Person Page in Family Tree. It is full of discoveries that will link your hearts to theirs! Hands-on activities will introduce all features of the Person Page including Details, Timeline, Sources, Collaborate, Memories, and Ordinances. 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.

Class Handouts
 * Person Page

Upcoming Dates
 * On Line (zoom)
 * Sunday, January 30, 7:00 PM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Monday, January 10, 10:00 AM
 * Thursday, January 20, 4:00 PM
 * Friday, January 28, 1:00 PM
 * Friday, February 4, 10:00: AM
 * Thursday, February 24, 10:00: AM

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How To Attach Record Hints and Add Sources in FamilySearch

Learn how to "Review and Attach" sources found in Record Hints in FamilySearch to a person page. Learn how to use the source box, how to create new sources, add memory sources and use "Record Seek" to attach sources from outside of FamilySearch to a person page in FamilySearch.

Class Handouts
 * Hints and Sourcing
 * Sources: Next Steps

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Sunday, January 9, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Tuesday, January 18, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Sunday, February 6, 7:00: PM - Click here to register
 * Tuesday, February 15, 10:00: AM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Wednesday, January 5, 4:00 PM
 * Friday, January 14, 10:00 AM


 * Thursday, February 17, 10:00: AM
 * Wednesday, February 2, 4:00: PM
 * Wednesday, February 23, 4:00: PM



<h3 style="color: green;"> Temple and Family History Consultants </FONT>

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Family History 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
 * Organization and Leader Training

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Tuesday, January 11, 7:00 PM
 * Thursday, January 27, 7:00 PM
 * Tuesday, February 8, 7:00: PM
 * Tuesday, February 22, 7:00: PM

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Family History Training for Adult Temple and Family History Consultants Parts 1

This course focuses on the roles of Adult Ward Temple and Family History Consultants. Topics discussed are: - Leadership patterns, - training, - how to help others.

Class Handouts
 * Adult Temple & Family History Consultant

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Wednesday, January 12, 7:00 PM
 * Tuesday, January 25, 7:00 PM
 * Wednesday, February 9, 7:00: PM
 * Tuesday, February 22, 7:00: PM

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Family History Training for Youth Temple and Family History Consultants Parts 1

This course focuses on the roles of Stake and Ward Youth Temple and Family History Consultants. Topics discussed are: Leadership patterns – where are consultants in the pattern?; The Youth Program and my role as a youth consultant; Where to go for training? – Helper Resources; Frequently asked questions; FamilySearch blog; Resources at the Layton FamilySearch Center; and What do I do now?

Class Handouts


 * Youth Temple & Family History Consultant

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Thursday, January 20, 7:00 PM
 * Thursday, February 17, 7:00: PM

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Family History Training for Adult and Youth Temple and Family History Consultants Parts 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
 * Adult/Youth Temple & Family History Consultant part 2

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Tuesday, January 18, 7:00 PM
 * Wednesday, January 26, 7:00 PM
 * Tuesday, February 15, 7:00: PM
 * Wednesday, February 23, 7:00: PM

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Using Helper Resources to Discover Family History Experiences

The Helper Resources class is designed to help individuals and families Discover, Gather and Connect families using the FamilySearch.org website. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are signed in to FamilySearch, options are provided in the Planner section to assist up to 300 people at a time to have successful family history experiences by creating personalized experiences. In class, each section of Helper Resources is introduced. Class members will learn how to use it through “hands-on” activities.


 * Helper Resources

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Yet to be Determined



<h3 style="color: green;"> Ward/Stake Group classes </FONT>

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Ward/Stake Group Class - Topic of your choice

This class gives local units (For Example Ward Young Women’s Group, Young Men’s Group, Relief Society Group, Elders Quorum or just adults) the opportunity to attend a class together that is taught by Layton FamilySearch Center missionary instructors. The unit will choose their topic from the following classes at the time of registrations:
 * Ordinances Ready-Finding Temple Ordinances
 * Family History Activities to Do in Your Home
 * Navigating the Home Page in Family Search
 * Getting Started with Help and Search
 * Getting to Know Your Ancestors with The Person Page
 * FamilySearch Mobile Apps
 * Discover Your Family using Descendancy View
 * Record Hints and Sourcing in FamilySearch
 * Web Indexing.

Class Handouts


 * Refer to the Class Handout listed for the Class of your choice in the Class information section.

Upcoming Dates

To register a smaller group (Up to 18) Click here Or a larger group Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) All start at 7:00 pm



<h3 style="color: green;"> Memories </FONT>

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Photos, Documents, Stories, Audio, etc.

Each person, no matter how ordinary, has extraordinary memories to share. Many of the most precious, heart-changing family photos and stories are tucked away in our homes and our minds. At FamilySearch, we preserve memories, so they can be shared for generations to come.

Class Handouts
 * Photos, Documents and Stories

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Sunday, January 16, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Sunday, February 20, 7:00: PM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Thursday, January 20, 1:00 PM
 * Friday, January 21, 10:00 AM
 * Monday, January 31, 10:00 AM
 * Thursday, February 24, 1:00: PM
 * Friday, February 25, 1:00: PM
 * Thursday, February 10, 10:00: AM

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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
 * Memories - Stories

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Thursday, January 6, 10:00 AM
 * Monday, February 7, 10:00: AM



<h3 style="color: green;"> Partner Sites </FONT>

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Using Ancestry.com with FamilySearch

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
 * Ancestry

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Sunday, February 20, 7:00: PM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Tuesday, January 11, 4:00 PM
 * Thursday, January 13, 4:00 PM
 * Monday, January 24, 1:00 PM
 * Thursday, February 24, 4:00: PM
 * Thursday, February 3, 4:00: PM

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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
 * Partner Sites

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Sunday, February 27, 7:00: PM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Thursday, February 24, 7:00: PM



<h3 style="color: green;"> Research </FONT>

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Finding and Merging Duplicate Records

Learn how to search for duplicate records, how merging works, and steps to follow during a merge.

Class Handouts
 * Duplicates and Merging

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Monday, January 10, 1:00 PM
 * Thursday, January 13, 1:00 PM
 * Thursday, January 27, 4:00 PM
 * Friday, February 11, 10:00: AM

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How to Edit and Fix Relationships in FamilySearch

Learn how to correct dates, other information and attaching husbands, wives and children to their respective family lines.

Class Handouts
 * Edit and Fix

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Tuesday, January 4, 10:00 AM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Friday, January 14, 1:00 PM
 * Monday, February 7, 1:00: PM

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Research Strategies for Advanced Searches on FamilySearch and Online resources.

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
 * Searching Online
 * Research Strategies

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Sunday, January 30, 7:00 PM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Tuesday, February 22, 4:00: PM

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Discover your family using Descendancy View

What is the difference between ancestral and Descendancy research and how can it make a difference in your life? In the class, you will be introduced to Descendancy research and what you can learn about extended families by using the Descendancy view. Hands-on activities help you "Discover", "Gather", and "Connect" ancestors and their stories to you and to each other.

Class Handouts
 * Descendancy View

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Sunday, January 16, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Sunday, February 6, 7:00: PM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Thursday, January 6, 1:00 PM
 * Tuesday, January 18, 4:00 PM
 * Monday, February 28, 10:00: AM
 * Thursday, February 10, 4:00: PM

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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
 * Census Research

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Yet to be Determined

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Using DNA to Expand Your Family Tree

This class will explain how to use your DNA results to expand what is found in your Family Tree. The emphasis will be on using results from Ancestry.com DNA, but will also mention using cousin matches on MyHeritage DNA and Family Tree DNA.

Class Handouts
 * Using DNA

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Wednesday, February 2, 7:00: PM
 * Monday, February 28, 1:00: PM

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Using the Wiki and Catalog to Find 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


 * Wiki and Catalog

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Monday, January 3, 1:00 PM
 * Tuesday, February 8, 4:00: PM



<h3 style="color: green;"> Web Indexing </FONT>

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Web Indexing

Indexing is the process of taking information from historical record images and putting it into a digital format. Indexing turns the records into searchable sources, allowing researchers to find and attach them to ancestors in their family tree in FamilySearch. This Basic Indexing class will introduce you to Web Indexing in FamilySearch. You will learn how to index, how to navigate the Indexing site and the importance of Indexing in Family Tree. A variety of records are available to index that are appropriate for anyone ages 11 to 111. A group of records can typically be indexed in just 15-30 minutes. You will learn how to access help for the various indexing projects. This class is appropriate for the beginner and as a review for someone who has not indexed recently.

Class Handouts
 * Indexing

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Sunday, January 9, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Tuesday, February 1, 10:00: AM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Friday, January 7, 1:00 PM
 * Friday, February 25, 10:00: AM

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Web Indexing II and 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
 * Web Indexing II and Reviewer Training

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Tuesday, January 11, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Sunday, February 13, 7:00: PM - Click here to register
 * Sunday, February 27, 7:00: PM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Wednesday, January 19, 4:00 PM
 * Thursday, February 3, 1:00: PM

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Foreign Language Web Indexing

Learn to index in a foreign language. No foreign language skills required, but it is helpful.

Class Handouts


 * Not available at this time

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time


 * Yet to be Determined



<h3 style="color: green;"> 30 minute classes </FONT>

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Ancestry Discovery Pages

How to Discover more information about your ancestors through these new pages

Class Handouts
 * Ancestry Discovery Pages

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Tuesday, February 22, 10:00: AM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Wednesday, February 9, 4:00: PM

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Getting Started with Family History

FamilySearch offers a variety of ways to learn more about your family story. This quick class will demonstrate how to begin with options for different activities depending on your interests and goals. It's not hard to get started!

Class Handouts Getting Started with Family History

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Thursday, January 13, 11:00 AM
 * Wednesday, February 9, 4:30: PM
 * Monday, February 14, 1:00: PM
 * Wednesday, February 16, 4:30: PM

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FamilySearch's new Search Records

FamilySearch is working hard to improve the search experience—making it more intuitive and straightforward—for beginners as well as experts. All the tools you may have used in your research before are still there. But the search boxes, filters, and design have all been simplified.

Class Handouts
 * Search Records page

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Thursday, February 17, 4:00: PM

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Using Maps for Family History

Find out how to use Google Maps to augment your Family History efforts.

Class Handouts
 * Use Maps for Family History

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Thursday, February 17, 4:30: PM

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Creating a Life Sketch with Military Draft Records

Add additional information to the person page using Military Draft Records

Class Handouts
 * Life Sketch with Military Draft Records

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Thursday, February 17, 1:00: PM

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Who is my third cousin, and why is he removed?

Ever wondered how cousins are numbered, and how/why they get removed, or is it you that got removed?

Class Handouts
 * Cousins

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Yet to be Determined

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How to enhance, colorize and animate 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
 * Colorizing, Enhancing, Repairing and Animating Photos

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Sunday, January 16, 4:30 PM - Click here to register


 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Monday, January 3, 11:00 AM
 * Monday, February 14, 10:00: AM

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Guided Research

Need help finding Birth, Marriage, and Death records? Find out how FamilySearch Wiki’s Guided Research can assist you.

Class Handouts
 * Guided Research

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Monday, January 3, 1:00:00 PM
 * Wednesday, February 16, 4:00: PM

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Create a family group in FamilySearch

The new family groups feature makes it easy to send FamilySearch messages to a selected group of your living relatives on FamilySearch. With this new feature you can use it to enhance your family history research and collaborate with your relatives.

Class Handouts
 * Family Groups

Upcoming Dates
 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Monday, January 24, 11:00 AM
 * Monday, February 14, 10:30: AM

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Temple Reservations

Temple Reservations

Class Handouts
 * Return to the Temple

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Yet to be Determined

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FamilySearch Help Center

Come learn about the wealth of information available in the FamilySearch Help Center.Get answers to your questions and support for your learning through how-to instructions and step-by-step guides, videos and webinars, and Research Wiki - all in one place!

Class Handouts
 * Help Center

Upcoming Dates
 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Yet to be Determined

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FamilySearch Mobile Apps (30 Minute Version)

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
 * FamilySearch Mobile Apps

Upcoming Dates
 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Yet to be Determined

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Following and Labeling Ancestors

Do you want to remember who is: end of line, direct line, frequently changing, close to 110 years old, or any reason? This quick class will show you how to keep track of relatives, follow changes being made to their page, and label them so you can keep them organized and remember why you are following them.

Class Handouts
 * Following and Labeling Ancestors

Upcoming Dates


 * On Line (zoom)
 * Yet to be Determined
 * In Person (at the center) To Register Click here and Navigate to the desired Date & Time
 * Yet to be Determined

Links to Layton FamilySearch Center Staff Training



<h2 style="color: green;"> Links to Online Classes at Other Centers </FONT> 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