Sacramento California FamilySearch Center/Classes

  We are open and will continue to offer classes online using Zoom technology. Below is a list of classes, when they are being offered, and links to register.

We will not have any classes in August due to summer vacations. Our classes will start up again in September.

= 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
 * 3) Technology requirements for Mobile Devices/Tablets, Windows/Mac

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= General Information =  Please select your class of interest by clicking on Upcoming Classes. You can also search for classes by selecting Classes by Topic or reviewing the Calendar of future classes.  Classes will be hosted through 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.

 Your confirmation email from the registered class will include a zoom link to join your class. The day of the registered class click on the zoom link and be ready 5 minutes before your scheduled class. Also, please meet requested prerequisites.
 * 1) How do I join a meeting?
 * 2) Download the App
 * 3) Technology requirements for Mobile Devices/Tablets, Windows/Mac
 * 4) How to Use Zoom

If you have any questions or would like to suggest a class please contact [mailto:lep.markham@gmail.com Laurie Markham] Top of Page

= Monthly Consultant Training = Each month we will focus on addressing the issues you face as you fulfill your calling to “creating experiences during which individuals can learn something meaningful about their family story” (Church Handbook under Family History Calling). We want to tailor these training classes to the specific needs of the Stake and Ward consultants in our area, so we will have a short questionnaire at the end of the class where you will be able to tell us what you want to learn in these training classes. The same training class will be offered in the morning at 11:00am and again at 6:30pm. You need to register for each session on our website at www.sacfamilysearchlibrary.org. Top of Page

Family Trees on FamilySearch
Instructor: Laurie Markham Pilot Ambassador Program - In this course, we will learn an appropriate way to build, discover different pedigree views and correct any mistakes in your tree. This foundational course will teach how you and your patrons can collaboratively build a family tree. November 3, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration November 3, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

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= Upcoming Classes =

My Heritage
Instructor: Don Allen This is a Basic Beginning class on using My Heritage. If you have never used this resource before and would like to learn what is availble, this course is for you.

October 19th, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration October 19th, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Introduction to the FamilySearch Wiki
Instructor: Butch Kurzer This is a beginning class on using the FamilySearch.org WIKI. Learn what the wiki is and what it is not. We will explore beginning, basic navigation of the wiki and how it can help you find out more about your ancestors. Class Handout October 20th, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration October 20th, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Making Memories Come to Life
Instructor: Allan Bosch How to enhance your old photos, review of Photoshop Elements, Google Photos and Windows Basic Photo Editor. How to use these tools to make your photos pop and add interest on FamilySearch Memories. Class Handout October 26th, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration October 26th, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Research Principles and Practices
Instructor: Florene Knapps Part 1: Handout for Part 1 Learn the basics of genealogical research from the very beginning! How to start and how to avoid unnecessary mistakes. Lots of handouts and interactive class discussion to put you on the right path to becoming a family historian. Part 2: October 28, 2:00 P.M. Zoom Registration Learn how to find a woman’s maiden name, estimate a marriage date and place, find missing parents, death records, alternate sources for births and deaths, keep track of where you have looked for information (research log), where to keep a record of a living person.

FamilySearch Memories for Dummies
Instructor: Phil Horner This FamilySearch class will show you how to personalize and better know your ancestors by creating family remembrances in Memories. Family history is more than names, dates, and places. It is also who we are and who our ancestors were. By using photos, audio recordings, thoughts, and documents, our memories are recorded for future generations.

November 17, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration November 17, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

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= Upcoming Youth Oriented Classes =

Youth Mobile Training
Instructor: George Myers  Learn how to use your mobile devices to do family history in 5 minutes. October 28, 11:00 A.M. Zoom Registration October 28, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration

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= Upcoming Spanish Classes =

Historia Familiar para Principiantes
Instructor: George Myers Esta clase ofrece los principios básicos de la investigación de historia familiar October 21st, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration November 18th, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration

Historia Familiar en 5 Minutos
Instructor: George Myers Esta clase le enseña a hacer historia familiar cuando solo tiene un corto periodo de tiempo (5+/- minutos). Es una buena clase para jóvenes, líderes juveniles y cualquiera que esté ocupado. October 22nd, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration November 19th, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration Top of Page

= Links to Online Classes at Other Centers = 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 Lehi FamilySearch Center Top of Page