Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule

Printable January 2015 Class Schedule will be available soon.
To print or download the schedule use the Google file menu in the upper left hand corner of the document, not the browser's file menu.

For daily class information call 801-240-9601 or 801-240-9603.

'''To sign up for a pre-registration class call 801-240-9618. '''

Do You Need Help With Family Tree?
If you would like specific help on any of the basic features of Family Tree, ask at the Welcome Desk or Help Desk for a staff member to help you.

To access "Practice" photo, document, or story click HERE
= Walk-in Classes =

FamilySearch - Family Tree
These classes teach the basic fundamentals of using the Family Tree feature at familysearch.org.

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 * Monday Series

Lecture and Hands-on Practice Presented by Linda Baker No registration necessary


 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. / Mondays - Library Training Room 1

Jan 5: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree” Jan 12: “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information” Jan 19: “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources'” Jan 26: "Creating and Attaching Outside Sources" Feb 2: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Feb 9: "Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos &amp; Stories"


 * Wednesday Series

Lecture and Hands-on Practice Presented by Linda Baker No registration necessary


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. / Wednesdays - Library Training Room 1

Jan 7: “Accessing and Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree” Jan 14: “Finding, Adding and Correcting Information” Jan 21: “Using 'My Source Box' and FamilySearch.org Sources'” Jan 28: "Creating and Attaching Outside Sources" Feb 4: "Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances" Feb 11: "Using the Merge Feature and Adding Photos &amp; Stories"


 * Thursday Series

Lecture and Hands-on Practice Presented by Joan Gust No registration necessary


 * 9:30 - 11:00 a.m../ Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

Jan 8: "Learn How to Use Family Tree and Love It" Jan 15: "How to Share Memories by Using Photos, Stories, Documents" Jan 22: "Attach Sources and Get Names Prepared to Take to the Temple" Jan 29: "Discover NEW Tools, Apps and Partners Using FamilySearch" Feb 5: "Find Your Cousins Using the New Descendancy View"

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Family Tree Sourcing
This class is an introduction to using sources with a hands-on practice of setting up and building a sourcing toolbox, and attaching all types of sources to ancestors in your Family Tree. Researchers of all levels of expertise will benefit from this class.

Lecture and Hands-on Practice Presented by Deane Gearig No registration is necessary.


 * 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. / Thursdays - Library Training Room 2

Jan 15: "Putting Sources into Family Tree - Step-by-Step" Jan 24: "Sourcing Records in Descendancy Research" Feb 12: "Putting Sources into Family Tree - Step-by-Step" Feb 26: "Sourcing Records in Descendancy Research" Mar 19: "Putting Sources into Family Tree - Step-by-Step" Apr 2: "Sourcing Records in Descendancy Research"

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Training for Family History Consultants
This series of classes is designed to help Ward Family History Consultants learn their duties and increase their skills. Basic computer skills are necessary. Each class is designed to build on knowledge received in the previous class, so it is important to begin training with the first class. Please bring a flash drive with you to class.


 * Thursday Series

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Mark Plehn No registration is necessary.


 * 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. / Thursdays - Library Training Room 1

Jan 8: "Understanding Your Calling and Starting with Stories" Jan 15: "Get to Know Your Family Tree" Jan 22: "Learn to Use Records" Jan 29: "Perform Temple Ordinances" Feb 5: "Finding People to Help"

Feb 12: "Understanding Your Calling and Starting with Stories" Feb 19: "Get to Know Your Family Tree" Feb 26: "Learn to Use Records" Mar 5: "Perform Temple Ordinances" Mar 12: "Finding People to Help"


 * Saturday Series

Lecture and Some Hands-on Practice Presented by Don Whitworth No registration is necessary.


 * 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. / Saturdays - Library Training Room 1

Jan 10: "Understanding Your Calling and Starting with Stories" Jan 17: "Get to Know Your Family Tree" Jan 24: "Learn to Use Records" Jan 31: "Perform Temple Ordinances" Feb 7: "Finding People to Help"

Feb 14: "Understanding Your Calling and Starting with Stories" Feb 21: "Get to Know Your Family Tree" Feb 28: "Learn to Use Records" Mar 7: "Perform Temple Ordinances" Mar 14: "Finding People to Help"

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Basic Computer Skills
These two classes teach basic computer skills with hands-on practice. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

Lecture/Lab Presented by Kenneth Spencer No registration is necessary.


 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. / Tuesdays - Library Training Room 2

Nov 11: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 1" Nov 18: "Basic Computer Skills, Part 2"

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Basic Internet Skills
This class introduces basic Internet technology and navigation skills. Please bring a flash drive to get the most from this class.

Lecture/Lab Presented by No registration is necessary.


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IrfanView &amp; Snipping Tool
IrfanView is a free graphics editing program designed for capturing and editing photos and documents. It is helpful in acquiring and preparing digital images for family history projects and genealogy programs. This class teaches the basic features and functions of both IrfanView and the Snipping Tool. Basic computer skills are necessary for this class to be a good experience.

Lecture/Lab Presented by Sally Briggs No registration is necessary.  


 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. / Thursdays - Library Training Room 2

Jan 15: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool" Jan 29: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool" Feb 12: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool" Feb 26: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool" Mar 19: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool" Apr 2: "Installing and Using IrfanView Software and the Snipping Tool"

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Beginning Genealogy Research
This series of classes teaches the basic elements of genealogical research. Participants should bring a personal pedigree chart to get the most from this class. Students will select an ancestor to research, create a research objective, develop necessary skills in using family history equipment, and learn how to use basic research tools.

Lecture and Lab Presented by Larry Whittaker No registration is necessary


 * 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. / Mondays - Library Training Room 1

Jan 5: "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Jan 12: "Selecting an Ancestor" Jan 26: "Finding Your Way" Feb 2: "Online Resources"

Feb 9: "Let's Start at the Very Beginning" Feb 23: "Selecting an Ancestor" Mar 2: "Finding Your Way" Mar 9: "Online Resources"

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United States Research
These classes define types of records used in United States research that give names, dates, places, and relationships of your ancestors. Learn where to find these records online, on microfilm, and in books. Instructions on how to extract and interpret the information found in these various records about your ancestors and how it can be used to extend your family lines will be given.

Lecture/Lab Course Presented by Jill Shoemaker No registration is necessary.


 * 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. / Saturdays - Library Training Room 2  

Jan 10: "Finding Your Ancestor's Story in United States Records" Jan 24: "What Does That Say? - Tips and Strategies for Reading Old Handwriting" Jan 31: "How to Build Your Own Valid Pedigree Using Vital Records" Feb 7: "Getting Counted - Rightly or Wrongly - In the United States Census" Feb 14: "Going to Church in America - Where Was Your Ancestor Christened?" Feb 28: “Diving into LDS Church Records to Find Your Ancestor's Story” Mar 7: “Your Ancestor's Piece of Earth - Learning About Your Family Through Land Records” Mar 14: “An Inheritance of Records Through Proving Wills and Dividing Property” Mar 28: “Family History Meets the Military: In Which War Did Your Ancestor Serve?” Apr 3: “From Old Country to New Country - Records of the Voyage” Apr 11: "A Switch of Allegiance - The Records of Becoming an American”

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Research Helps
This is a series of classes with varying topics intended to provide helpful information on family history research.

Lecture Presented by Ron Ray No registration is necessary.


 * 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. / Tuesdays - Library Training Room 2

*****(Tuesday and Wednesday classes will alternate every other month)*****


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. / Wednesdays - Training Room 2 

Jan 7: "Family Search Overview – The Premier program LDS researches need to know." Jan 14: "Descendancy Research – The easiest, fastest way to find family not yet in Family Tree. Jan 21: "MS Word for preserving records so they can be added to Family Tree." Jan 28: "RootsMagic Overview – Place to store, correct, protect years of Family Research data."

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Brick Walls: Facing Difficult Problems
This class will discuss how to organize a plan to research difficult problem areas, how to evaluate the known information, collaboration with other researchers, and how to find records and information from alternative research sources.

Lecture &amp; Hands-on Lab Presented by Tom and Betsy Neil No registration is necessary


 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. / Wednesdays - Training Room 2

Oct 29: "Your Plan of Attack" Nov 5: "Breaching the Wall with What You Know" Nov 12: "But the Courthouse Burned Down" Nov 19: "Return and Review"

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Macs and Genealogy
This class will discuss basic Mac Operating System, OSX, Mavericks, including functions, short cuts, and integrating your Mac for Family History. We will discuss software, APPS, websites, genealogy utility APPS, the wireless Bluetooth, Mac tract pad, and Mac Bluetooth mouse. If possible, bring your Mac laptop to follow along with the lecture.

Lecture &amp; Hands-on Lab Presented by Alan LaPearle No registration is necessary


 * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. / Wednesdays - Training Room 2

Nov 19: "Using Your Mac for Family History and Research"

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LDS Records
This class will show the various records, books and stories available at the Church History Library, including special collections of membership records, family histories, membership records on film strips, and microfiche.

Lecture and Demonstration Presented by Garry Banks No registration is necessary


 * 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. / Wednesdays - Training Room 1

Jan 14: "The Story Lives Here: Church History Library"

Jan 28: "The Story Lives Here: Church History Library"

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Fast Accurate Research
These classes are designed to help patrons locate online information and records using tips and strategies that help narrow searches for your Ancestor's information. A working knowledge of computer and internet skills is necessary for a good experience in these classes. These classes would be particularly helpful for serious researchers and youth in learning additional researching techniques.

Lecture and Demonstration Presented by Van Celaya No registration is necessary.


 * Tuesday Series 
 * 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Library Training Room 1

Jan 6: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Jan 13: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Jan 20: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

Jan 27: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Feb 3: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Feb 10: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

Feb 17: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Feb 24: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Mar 3: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"


 * Thursday Series 
 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Library Training Room 2

Jan 8: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Jan 15: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Jan 22: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

Jan 29: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Feb 5: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches"

Feb 19: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Feb 26: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Mar 5: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"


 * Saturday Series 
 * 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Library Training Room 2

Jan 10: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Jan 17: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Jan 24: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

Jan 31: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Feb 7: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches"

Feb 21: "Tips and Techniques on Finding Your Ancestors in FamilySearch" Feb 28: "Finding Your Ancestors Using Advanced Google Searches" Mar 7: "Affiliate Internet Websites and Other Advanced Sites"

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Ancestral Quest
This is an 8 week course designed for current and new users of Ancestral Quest. The class teaches the features and functions of the program and will give students some hands-on practice. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Lecture and Lab Presented by Bud Wood No registration is necessary.


 * 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. / Tuesdays - Library Training Room 1

Jan 6: "Introduction to Ancestral Quest" Jan 13: "Linking Records in My AQ Database with Family Tree" Jan 20: "Sources" Jan 27: "Photos and Screen Tabs" Feb 3: "Customization, Printing, and Backups" Feb 10: "Search Techniques" Feb 17: "Match/Merge, etc." Feb 24: "Collaboration"


 * 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. / Wednesdays - Library Training Room 1

Jan 7: "Introduction to Ancestral Quest" Jan 14: "Linking Records in My AQ Database with Family Tree" Jan 21: "Sources" Jan 28: "Photos and Screen Tabs" Feb 4: "Customization, Printing, and Backups" Feb 11: "Search Techniques" Feb 18: "Match/Merge, etc." Feb 25: "Collaboration"

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= Pre-registration Classes =

Pre-registration is required for these classes. Call 801-240-9618 to register.

Indexing Workshops - Basic and Italian
'''Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this course or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.'''

The Basic Indexing class teaches basic indexing skills, how to read old English handwriting and other basic language resources and helps available, as well as the arbitration process. This class will be helpful for all levels of indexers.

The Italian Indexing class teaches how to index Italian records, which is a high priority FamilySearch Indexing project. Italian language skills are not needed for this class. However, Basic Indexing skills or some indexing experience would be helpful. Handouts will be provided.

Lecture and Hands-on Practice Presented by Rose Scott and Sandi Bigelow


 * 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. / Tuesdays - Training Room 1

Jan 6: "Basic Indexing" Jan 13: "Indexing Italian Death Records"

Feb 3: "Basic Indexing" Feb 10: "Indexing Italian Records"

Mar 3: "Basic Indexing" Mar 10: "Indexing Italian Records"

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RootsMagic
'''Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this course or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.'''

This course teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program RootsMagic, which is approved FamilySearch affiliate software, and will provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with RootsMagic will be helpful.

Tuesday Series

Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 22 participants.) Presented by Ron Ray


 * 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. / Tuesdays - Training Room 2

Jan 6: "Basic Keys and Sharing with Family Tree" Jan 13: "Images, Videos, PDF files" Jan 20: "Sources, PDF files" Jan 27: "Creating Useful Reports"


 * Wednesday Series

Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 22 participants.) Presented by Ron Ray


 * 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. / Wednesdays - Library Training Room 2

*****(Tuesday and Wednesday classes will 'alternate every other month)*****'''


 * Friday Series

Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 24 participants.) Presented by Margaret Peterson.


 * 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / Fridays - Library Training Room 1

Jan 16: "Getting Started with RootsMagic" Jan 23: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go" Jan 30: "Interfacing with FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Feb 6: "Interfacing with FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Feb 13: "Filtering, Sources and Working with Files"

Feb 27: "Getting Started with RootsMagic" Mar 6: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go" Mar 13: "Interfacing with FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 1" Mar 20: "Interfacing with FamilySearch Family Tree, Part 2" Mar 27: "Filtering, Sources and Working with Files"

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Legacy 8
'''Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this course or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.'''

This is a four week course that teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program Legacy 8, which is approved FamilySearch affiliate software, and provides hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with Legacy 8 will be helpful.

Lecture / Lab Course (Limited to 22 participants.) Presented by John Baker


 * 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. / Mondays - Library Training Room 2   

Nov 10: "Getting Started with Legacy 8" Nov 17: "12-Step Checklist, Also Tips and Tricks" Nov 24: "Sources and Chronologies" Dec 1: "Interfacing with Family Tree"   (back to top)