Sacramento California FamilySearch Center/Classes

  We will re-open on July 6th but will continue to offer classes online using Zoom technology. Below is a list of classes, when they are being offered, and links to register.

= 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.   Top of Page
 * 1) How do I join a meeting?
 * 2) Download the App
 * 3) Technology requirements for Mobile Devices/Tablets, Windows/Mac

= 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

Indexing basics plus new tools
Instructor: Carol Tullis Indexing basics plus new tools that make indexing a breeze. This class is for those interested in trying Indexing for the first time and for those with lots of experience. Learn how to use the many tools available to make your indexing faster, more accurate, and more enjoyable.

July 7, 11:00 A.M. Zoom Registration July 7, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration

Youth Consultant Training - 5 Minute Family History on your Mobile
Instructor: George Myers How to use your mobile devices to do family history in 5 minutes.

July 22nd, 11:00 A.M. Zoom Registration July 22nd, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration

FamilySearch Wiki
Instructor: Laurie Markham If you are not using the FamilySearch wiki you are really missing our on the BEST genalogists tool. The wiki is THE encylopedia of all things family history. Learn how to navigate this site and get expert advice on the specific areas you are researching. Find out which records are available, boundary changes, language translations of commonly used words in record sources, where to go to get more information on your city and county records and don't forget the maps!

August 4th, 11:00 A.M. Zoom Registration August 4th, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration

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= Upcoming Classes =

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.

July 6th, 11:00 A.M. Zoom Registration July 6th, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration

Beginning Mexican Research, Part 1
Instructor: Marty Puentes How to use US records to find the home town of your Mexican ancestors. Using FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com, and other websites to discover where in Mexico your ancestors are from.

July 13th, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration

Attaching Sources to ancestors in Family Tree on FamilySearch
Instructor: Tim Fewkes How to attach Record Hints and other sources to your ancestors on your Family Tree.

July 21st, 11:00 A.M. Zoom Registration July 21st, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration

Weaving Your Family Tapestry
Instructor: Jacqi Stevens President of San Joaquin Co. Genealogy Society Using record sources to create stories about your ancestors that go beyond the dry details of BMD records and help your ancestors come alive! These stories of your ancestors attract interest and help engage other family memebers to try family history.

July 27th, 11:00 A.M. Zoom Registration July 27th, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration

Tips and Tricks for Finding Elusive Records
Instructor: Allan Bosch This class will be a practical examination of FamilySearch resources beyond point and click. How to dig into the digitized records that have not yet been indexed on FamilySearch.

August 24th, 11:00 A.M. Zoom Registration August 24th, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration

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= Upcoming Youth Oriented Classes =

5 Minute Family History on your Mobile
Instructor: George Myers How to use your mobile devices to do family history in 5 minutes.

July 22nd, 11:00 A.M. Zoom Registration July 22nd, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration August 26th, 6:30 P.M. Zoom Registration

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= Upcoming Spanish Classes = None scheduled at this time. 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