Sacramento California FamilySearch Center/Classes

 

= General Information =  Info: Please select your class of interest by clicking on the following registration link for that class. You can also search for classes by selecting Classes by Topic or reviewing the Calendar of future classes. Unless otherwise noted, the same training class will be offered in the morning at 11:00am and again at 6:30pm. On a rare occasion, our class times and dates may change. You need to register for any session that you want attend. We will continue to offer classes online using Zoom technology. Zoom is an online communication tool that 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 following links:

 After registering for the class, you will receive a zoom confirmation email with a link to join the class. On the day of the registered class, please click on the zoom link and be ready 5 minutes before your scheduled class. Also, please meet any requested prerequisites. If you have any questions or would like to suggest a class, please contact the Library using our Contact Us link. Top of Page
 * 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

= Monthly Consultant Connect Series =  Info: Each month, we will provide consulting classes to help you create learning experiences for other individuals who are interested in their family story. We encourage you to participate in our Consultant Connect Series to deepen your skills.

Connect - Attend RootsTech, March 3-5




Connect - Introduction to Family Search for Consultants

Are you not sure how to start doing family history? This class will help you decide where you would like to start and how you would like to define "Family History." This is a very, very beginning class on getting started and feeling happy about doing what you can to learn more about your ancestors.

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Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, April 6, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, April 6, 6:30 AM - Click here to register



Connect - Family Trees on FamilySearch

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.

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Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, May 4, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 PM - Click here to register



Connect - Stories Make Our Ancestors Come Alive

Everyone has a story. Have you found yourself fascinated with ancestor stories, either told from a relative or one you read in a journal? Let’s explore together how to captivate your own story and those of your ancestors.

Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, June 1, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 PM - Click here to register



Connect - FamilySearch.org Research Strategies

Family history research is the process of searching records to find information about your relatives and using those records to link individuals to earlier and later generations. This class describes approaches for conducting family history research to help strengthen or extend your family history. Class Handout

Upcoming Dates
 * Wednesday, August 3, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, August 3, 6:30 PM - Click here to register



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= Upcoming Classes =  Info: We will also cover items to deepen your family history talents. We encourage you to take these courses to expand skills into different areas.

FamilySearch Catalogue Workshop
Instructor: Mary Sayles Not all records are indexed on FamilySearch.org. Learn how to find those unindexed records on FamilySearch.org using the amazing FamilySearch Catalog. Class Handout Tuesday, February 22, 1:00 PM Zoom Registration Tuesday, February 22, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

DNA Test Done. What's Next?
Instructor: Allan Bosch You've got your DNA results. You discover you ethnicity. Now what? In this class you will learn how to find relatives you didn't know you had! Learn how to connect with them to solve family mysteries and also how to move your DNA result to different website platforms.

Tuesday, March 8, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

German Genealogy Gems: Going Beyond German Church Records
Instructor: James Baker Strategies are presented to find German ancestors in various records: civic records, property records, town anniversary books, court records, tax records, Sippenbuchs, and Familienbuchs. Numerous examples are provided for the various data types.

Thursday, March 10, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, March 10, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Pass it Down! Helping Others Get Excited About Family History?
Instructor: Butch Kurzer As genealogists and family history buffs, we are excited to pass on our passion for this work to others. We must help generate interest in family history, especially to the next generation! In this class you will learn simple ways to help others 'Discover' information about their ancestors and feel the joy of family history.

Wednesday, March 16, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Wednesday, March 16, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Go Mobile!
Instructor: George Myers The FamilySearch apps are a great way to take your family history on the go. In many cases, they offer the same or similar functionality as the website. There are several areas unique to the mobile devices that you will enjoy.

Thursday, March 17, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, March 17, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Family History Fun for Children
Instructor: Lynnette Bates Are you looking for ways to engage your children or grandchildren in family history? Don't miss this opportunity to learn about family history games, activities, and projects to share with your family. Lots of great ideas to stimulate interest in your family history.

Tuesday, March 22, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Tuesday, March 22, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Family History Videos and FamilySearch
Instructor: Chuck Athey Creating and attaching Family History slideshows and videos in FamilySearch Memories.

Tuesday, March 29, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Tuesday, March 29, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

New! RecordSeek
Instructor: Florene Knapps Are you finding good sources on the internet? Come learn how to use RecordSeek to attach sources easily to your FamilySearch family tree.

Wednesday, March 30, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Wednesday, March 30, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Go Mobile!
Instructor: George Myers The FamilySearch apps are a great way to take your family history on the go. In many cases, they offer the same or similar functionality as the website. There are several areas unique to the mobile devices that you will enjoy.

Thursday, April 14, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, April 14, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration Top of Page

= Upcoming Youth Oriented Classes =

5 Minute Family History on your Mobile
Instructor: George Myers  Learn how to use your mobile devices to do family history in 5 minutes. This class is great for youth, youth leaders and anyone who has a busy schedule. Thursday, February 24, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, February 24, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration Thursday, March 24, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, March 24, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration Thursday, April 28, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, April 28, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration Top of Page

= Próximas Clases en Español / Upcoming Spanish Classes =  Info: Empezamos un programa de FamilySearch "To Go". El programa de "To Go" nos permite traerles las clases de historia familiar. Nuestras clases incluyen:  Por favor, conéctese con nuestra biblioteca si tienen un groupo hispano que apreciaría un evento de historia familiar. 916-487-2090 [mailto:sacramento_familysearch_library@familysearch.org sacramento_familysearch_library@familysearch.org] [English] We have started a FamilySearch “To Go” program. The To Go program allows us to bring Family History courses to you. Our classes include: Please contact our Library if you have a Spanish group who would appreciate a family history event. Top of Page
 * Historia Familiar para Principiantes
 * Historia Familiar en 5 Minutos
 * Archivar las Memorias de su Familia
 * Beginning Family History
 * Family History in 5 Minutes
 * Saving Your Family Memories

= 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