Layton FamilySearch Center/Classes

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  Although our building is currently closed for in-person classes, we offer classes online using Zoom technology. Below is a list of classes, when they are being offered, and links to register.   Register, Class Description, Handouts   You can register for one of our classes by clicking on the  Details/Register  link to the right of any of the classes, then clicking on the registration link for the date and time you wish to attend. Here you will also find a class description and class handouts.   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

 

Online Class Offerings Class Schedules (From Lehi's website): June 2021 July 2021

 *We recommend joining classes 5-10 minutes before they start to resolve any connection issues. 



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ONLINE – Fun Family History Activities to Do in Your Home - Unknown Instrutor

ONLINE – 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
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 * Contact center at (801)784-2100 to schedule a time for your stake

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Primary Activity Day - Who Teaches this?

Primary Activity Day: Part 1 For children ages 8-11 years old that are new to Family History. The activities include: Introduction to Family History using the My Family Booklet, Recording Studio, and Discovery Boards. 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). Maximum number of children is 16. Please put the number of children in the comments box when you register. Part 2 For children ages 8-11 years old that have some experience in Family History. Part 2 activities include: Exploring the basics of FamilySearch and entering information into FamilySearch from the My Family Booklet. Family Fun & Games in Family History websites will be explored. Maximum number of children is 16. Please put the number of children in the comment box when you register. For Activity Day Part 2, each child will need a FamilySearch.com account username and password prior to your visit (see link on our web page for information on getting a child their own FamilySearch.com account).

Class Handouts

Upcoming Dates 
 * Wednesday, June 2, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Sunday, June 6, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, July 7, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Sunday, July 18, 7:00 PM - Click here to register

Basic Skills

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ONLINE - Basic Computer Skills for Family History - Who teaches this?



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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
 * Wednesday, June 9, 2:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, July 7, 2:00 PM - Click here to register

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ONLINE – FamilySearch Mobile Apps - Who will teach this?

ONLINE – 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
 * Wednesday, June 9, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, July 21, 7:00 PM - Click here to register

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ONLINE - Getting Started - Me and My Tree - Teacher?

ONLINE - Getting Started - Me and My Tree (Beginners and Intermediate)

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 Me and Tree

Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, June 9, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, July 14, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, July 28, 10:00 AM - Click here to register

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ONLINE - Getting Started with Help and Search - Instructor?

ONLINE - Getting Started with Help and Search Class Description: (Beginners and Intermediate) 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
 * Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 PM - Click here to register

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ONLINE - Getting Started - Getting to Know Your Ancestors with the Person Page – Instructor

ONLINE - Getting Started - Getting to Know Your Ancestors with the Person Page Class Description: (Beginners and Intermediate.) 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. (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
 * Thursday, June 17, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Thursday, July 8, 1:00 PM - Click here to register



Consultants

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ONLINE – Family History Training for Adult Temple and Family History Consultants – Part 1 - Instructor?



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This course focuses on the roles of Adult Ward Temple and Family History Consultants. Topics discussed are: Leadership patterns – where are consultants in the pattern?; Frequently asked questions; Where to go for training? – Helper Resources; Adding someone to my Planner in Helper Resources; What do I do now?; Resources available at the Layton FamilySearch Center; and Conclusion – set some goals. For more instruction on the use and benefits of the Planner, sign up for “Family History Training for Adult Ward Temple and Family History Consultants - Part 2”.

Class Handouts Adult Temple & Family History Consultant

Upcoming Dates


 * Monday, June 21, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Monday, July 12, 10:00 AM - Click here to register



Part 2

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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 Temple & Family History Consultant part 2

Upcoming Dates


 * Monday, June 28, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Monday, July 19, 10:00 AM - Click here to register

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ONLINE – Family History Training for Leaders and Organization Presidencies – Instructor?

Class Description: 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


 * Thursday, June 10, 7:00 PM - Click here to register

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Using Helper Resources to Discover Family History Experiences – Instructor?

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Class Handouts Helper Resources

Upcoming Dates



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Ward/Stake Group Class - Topic of your choice – Instructor?

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, Family History Activities to Do in Your Home, Getting Started: Me and My Tree, Getting Started with Help and Search, Getting to Know Your Ancestors with The Person Page, Family History in the Palm of My Hand, Making Connections Using Descendancy - Expand your Temple Opportunities, Record Hints and Sourcing in Family Search or Web Indexing.

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Upcoming Dates



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ONLINE – Family History Training for Youth Family History Consultants – Instructor?

Class Description: 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 n/a

Upcoming Dates





Memories

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ONLINE - Memories Class: Photos, Documents, Stories, Audio - Instructor?

How to upload photos, documents, stories, and audio to FamilySearch and link them to an ancestor. 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

Upcoming Dates


 * Wednesday, June 2, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, July 7, 10:00 AM - Click here to register

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ONLINE - Memories Class: Preserving Family Memories through Stories - Instructor?

Preserve Family Memories Through Stories (Beginner and Intermediate) 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


 * Wednesday, June 16, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, July 21, 10:00 AM - Click here to register



Mini Classes

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ONLINE – Ancestor Discovery Pages - Instructor?

You can now find some of the best experiences FamilySearch has to offer all gathered in one place—ancestor discovery pages. With FamilySearch’s updated ancestor discovery pages, you can do everything from viewing photos and timelines of your ancestors’ lives to exploring their heritage with fun interactive online activities.

Class Handouts

Upcoming Dates


 * Tuesday, June 1, 1:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Tuesday, June 15, 1:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Tuesday, July 6, 1:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Tuesday, July 20, 1:00 PM - Click here to register

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ONLINE - Following and Labeling Ancestors - Instructor?

New features of Following 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

Upcoming Dates

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 * Thursday, June 3, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Tuesday, June 29, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Tuesday, July 27, 7:00 PM - Click here to register

ONLINE - Record Details Page - Instructor?

Gain a new perspective when viewing the new FamilySearch Record Details page, to include: others in the record, editing indexed information, finding similar records, and spotting duplicates. Learn how to navigate for multiple options, to create a rewarding and inspiring experience at the click of a mouse.

Class Handouts

Upcoming Dates

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 * Thursday, June 3, 1:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Thursday, July 1, 10:00 AM - Click here to register

ONLINE - Record Details Page - Instructor?

FamilySearch Community has a new look, added functionality, and easier navigation! The Community is an online resource to help you connect worldwide with others who are interested in family history. You can get answers to frequently asked questions or ask your own questions, view genealogy events, or join a group with others who have similar interests. Come and see what FamilySearch Community is all about!."

Class Handouts

Upcoming Dates


 * Thursday, June 10, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Thursday, July 1, 1:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Thursday, July 29, 10:00 AM - Click here to register

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Ancestry – Overview and Creating your Tree – Alvin Jones

This is an introductory class to Ancestry.com. It is an established research tool which interfaces with FamilySearch. Please make sure you have an Ancestry username and password before attending this class.

Class Handouts Creating a Tree Download a Tree Mac Keyboard Shortcuts PC Keyboard Shortcuts Ancestry Homepage Navigating your Tree Websites Upcoming Dates

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 * Monday, June 21, 1:00 PM - Click here to register

Ancestry – Research using your Tree – Alvin Jones

This class will cover research tools using your personal tree in Ancestry. Please have a tree established in Ancestry before attending this class.

Class Handouts Hints and Search United Kingdom Census U.S. Census Upcoming Dates

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 * Monday, Jun 28, 1:00 PM - Click here to register

Ancestry – Exchanging Data with FamilySearch – Alvin Jones

This class will cover how you can share data between Ancestry.com and Family Search. Please have trees established in both Ancestry and FamilySearch before attending this class.

Class Handouts Eternal Reminder Merging Duplicates Transferring Ancestry data to FamilySearch Upcoming Dates

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 * Monday, July 12, 1:00 PM - Click here to register

Ancestry – Exchanging Media Files and DNA – Alvin Jones

This is a class on how to share media files with Ancestry.com and FamilySearch and how to use and understand your DNA Results.

Class Handouts Printing in Ancestry Sharing DNA Results Uploading Media Upcoming Dates

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 * Monday, June 7, 1:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Monday, July 19, 1:00 PM - Click here to register

Ancestry – Organize Your Research – Using FamilySearch & Ancestry.com – Alvin Jones

This class will organize the way to do research by using FamilySearch and Ancestry.com. This class will cover a step by step process that will help you organize your research.

Class Handouts Organize Your Research Research Checklist Upcoming Dates


 * Monday, June 14, 1:00 PM - Click here to register
 * Monday, July 26, 1:00 PM - Click here to register

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MyHeritage Part 1 - Marijo Young

MyHeritage.com is a family-oriented, family history, global online network available in 42 languages. This class is an introductory overview of the MyHeritage program and what it offers and how it can be a beneficial program in your family history research arsenal.

Class Handouts Coming Soon

Upcoming Dates

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 * Tuesday, June 15, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Tuesday, July 13, 10:00 AM - Click here to register

MyHeritage Part 2 - Marijo Young

We try to dive deeper into the searching, researching and matching features and explore some of the new groundbreaking photo features.

Class Handouts Coming soon

Upcoming Dates


 * Tuesday, June 22, 10:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Tuesday, July 20, 10:00 AM - Click here to register

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Links to Online Classes at Other Centers </b> Family History Library Web-site Family History Library Webinars Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FHL) BYU Webinars Los Angeles FamilySearch Library St. George FamilySearch Center Ogden FamilySearch Center Layton FamilySearch Center Riverton FamilySearch Library

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