The Fall Semester of online classes for the Granite Family History Center is almost here! These free classes will be taught by outstanding family history instructors via Zoom, Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Mountain Time. We hope you will join us, and feel free to spread the word! 14-Sep Bob Taylor Introduction to The Family… Read More Fall Class Schedule for Granite Family History Center
One of the best sources for learning about family history and increasing skills can be found at; BYU Family History Library. On their website, you will find an index to numerous videos, tutorials, and webinars, taught by experts in the field of genealogy and family history, and enthusiasts who are passionate to teach others about… Read More Great Learning Opportunities
As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, most of us have had the opportunity of teaching others in different settings, and varied callings or assignments we have had. Like you, I have had numerous opportunities to teach, and found that when I teach others I learn more myself. I know I… Read More the Family History Guide – VIP
This past year has been a time of reflection, as we have had to adjust to the changes in how we meet together, how we worship, how we learn and how we serve in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In D&C 107:99, we read: “Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty,… Read More Line Upon Line
If you are a frequent visitor to the Granite Family History Center website, you are probably aware that the Family History Center is closed except for special appointments, but you may not know that we are starting our winter classes today (January 12, 2021). Through much of 2020, online classes were taught and you could… Read More Take an Online Family History Class – It’s Easy!
With all the resources available for us to meet virtually, sometimes we forget the basics. We have Zoom meetings, Google meet, Microsoft Team, share screens, FaceTime, etc. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I’m so caught up in the latest and greatest, that I forget the basics to help with family history. I have… Read More Helper Resources
For the last six months as we have been learning about Coronavirus, learning a new language that included COVID-19, CDC, social isolation, viral replication, I have wondered what the long-term affect of this pandemic would be. While it has led to some anxiety, there is much good that has come from it. One thing I… Read More What’s Awesome About This?
There are so many resources available to those seeking to do Family History. If you haven’t tried tuning in to a live webinar or one that is archived for later viewing, you are in for an exciting adventure. The Family History Library in Salt Lake City provides free webinars each month on a variety of… Read More Learning Through Family History Webinars
You probably have some favorite family history and genealogy research sites that you use regularly, I know I do. While I love these resources and feel competent in using them, I decided it was time to try something new. I set a goal to learn about, and use resources available on social media to help… Read More Social Media and Family Research
You may have had challenges during this 38 days of Social Distancing that have caused you to rethink the way you do things. Even attending Church, attending the temple, having family gatherings and doing Family History work have been different. Our talented Curriculum director, Bob Taylor, and Technology and Facility director, Bob Ives, have been… Read More Granite Family History Center – Spring Schedule