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 7:00pm. On a rare occasion, our class times and dates may change before or after posted. 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. Please see the Consultant Pin & Certificate Requirements - click here

RootsTech 2023
Thursday, Mar 2, 2023 7:00 AM - Saturday, Mar 4, 2023
 * To register, internet search "RootsTech 2023" and follow prompts.

Connect - Stories Make Our Ancestors Come Alive
Everyone has a story. Can you help others capture their family stories? These stories can be written by themselves or told from a relative. They can also be found in a journal or newspaper. Let’s explore how to help others record their family members memories. Class Handouts Class Handout

Moved to 2nd Wednesday because of RootsTech 2023 Upcoming Dates


 * Wednesday, March 8, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, March 8, 7:00 PM - Click here to register

Connect - How to Introduce FamilySearch

Are you helping others start their family history? This class will help you teach them where to start, or restart, in FamilySearch. Additionally, the class will help them feel more confident about what they learn and how to contribute to their ancestors' memories.

Class Handouts Class Handout

Upcoming Dates
 * None scheduled at this time



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.

Class Handouts Class Handout

Upcoming Dates
 * None scheduled at this time



Connect - Stories Make Our Ancestors Come Alive

Everyone has a story. Can you help others capture their family stories? These stories can be written by themselves or told from a relative. They can also be found in a journal or newspaper. Let’s explore how to help others record their family members memories. Class Handouts Class Handout

Moved to 2nd Wednesday because of RootsTech 2023 Upcoming Dates


 * Wednesday, March 8, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
 * Wednesday, March 8, 7:00 PM - Click here to register





Connect - Basic Searching in FamilySearch.org

This class covers how to use the search menu in FamilySearch to add record sources to your FamilyTree. Class Handout

Upcoming Dates Thursday, April 5, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, April 5, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration

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= Upcoming Classes = 

Down the Wrong Rabbit Hole! Sourcing Correctly
Instructor: Florene Knapps Have you ever followed a family line only to discover it is not your family? We have all done this a one time or another. Learn how to eliminate this problem by finding and attaching correct sources to prove your family connections. Class Handout Tuesday, February 21, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Tuesday, February 21, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration

I Thought He Was My Ancestor: Avoiding the Six Most Common Genealogy Mistakes
Instructor: Dr James Baker This class uses case studies to show how to avoid the most common mistakes: trusting the "long-time proven" data; believing family myths; connecting improper "same-name" people; failing the reasonableness test; trusting genealogy "snake-oil" salesmen; and believing all original records.

Thursday, February 23, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, February 23, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration

Using Ancestry.com Through the Free Library Institution Account
Instructor: Paula Parmelee This class is a tutorial on accessing Ancestry.com records using the FamilySearch portal, or any public library that offers the free Ancestry.com institutional account.

Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration

Using City Directories for Genealogical Research
Instructor: Mary Sayles Find out how to use City Directories for your genealogical research in this class. Who lived where and what did they do? Fill in the gaps between census and vital records with City Directories.

Wednesday, March 15, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration

Go Mobile! - Connect - How to introduce Family Tree
Instructor: George Myers Class Handout Help others start their tree with Family Tree (mobile). This class is great for youth, youth leaders, and anyone who has a busy schedule. Are you helping others start their family history? This class will help you teach them where to start, or restart, in Family Tree using their mobile device. Additionally, the class will help them feel more confident about what they learn and how to contribute to their ancestors' memories.

Thursday, March 16, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, March 16, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration

So Many Stories, So Little Time
Instructor: Kathryn Marshal Indulge in a selection of lesser known, pivotal moments and colorful characters in history that may have impacted your ancestors’ lives more than you knew. Understanding back stories sheds a whole new light on ancestral migrations, explaining much, and often transforming what you thought you knew. There’s never enough time to tell great stories like the German Palatines and their Oneida Indian benefactors. What came out of the Bunch of Grapes Tavern? The former slaves who foiled Emperor Napoleon’s brilliant plot to defeat England and conquer the United States. Juan Caballo leading 300 Seminole refugees to safety, pursued by Texas Rangers in a daring midnight river crossing. Come hear the important tales of times past. Only Tuesday, March 21, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Only Thursday, March 23, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration Top of Page

= Youth Oriented Classes =  Info: Go Mobile! FamilySearch has a powerful family history app, Family Tree. FamilySearch has also created a new app, Get Involved. We have included those mobile classes above in the Upcoming Classes section. We have designed our mobile classes especially for youth and youth leaders. See above.  Top of Page

= Clases en Español / Spanish Classes = 

Historia Familiar para los Principiantes
Esta clase ofrece los principios básicos de la investigación de historia familiar. Folleto

Fecha

 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 = FamilySearch Library Webinars Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FS Library) BYU Webinars Los Angeles FamilySearch Center St. George FamilySearch Center Ogden FamilySearch Center Layton FamilySearch Center Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center Lehi FamilySearch Center Top of Page