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BYU Family History Library offers free classes on 2nd, 4th Sundays

The Brigham Young University Family History Library at the Harold B. Lee Library offers free family history classes on the second and fourth Sunday every month.

These classes, taught by a professional family history consultant, begin at 3 p.m. and the last class starts at 6 p.m. on these Sundays. Family history resources and consultants are available from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on these days.

Up to 50 different classes are offered in categories such as family history basis, organizing, computers, research, U.S. research, international research, temple name submission and training for consultants. Family history consultants will be available to assist patrons with personal family research. Admission and parking are free.

For more information and a complete schedule of classes, call (801) 422-6200 or visit www.lib.byu.edu/flslab.

Writer: Angela Fischer

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