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. Beginning in August 2022, our evening course with start 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.

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.

June 1, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration June 1, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration 



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, September 7, 11:00 AM - Registration link pending
 * Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 PM - Registration link pending



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
 * Wednesday, October 5, 11:00 AM - Registration link pending
 * Wednesday, October 5, 7:00 PM - Registration link pending



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, 7:00 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.

Extra! Extra! Read All About Them
Instructor: James Markham Learn how to find information in newspapers to add interest to the ancestors in your family tree. What websites have the best information, where to look in newspapers and much more. Class Handout Tuesday, May 10, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

The DNA Toolbox for 2022
Instructor: Dr James Baker This class describes the major DNA companies’ most essential tools and how they apply to different DNA users, ranging from the least to the most experienced. Each key tool is described along with examples of how they are effective in improving our DNA analyses.

Thursday, May 12, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, May 12, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

What's New, What's Different at Ancestry.com
Instructor: Allan Bosch There are lots of innovations happening in the world of genealogy. Allan will walk you through some of the latest changes at Ancestry.com and help you take advantage of this powerful website.

Tuesday, May 17, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Merging and Un-Merging Duplicates in FamilySearch.org
Instructor: Steven Lloyd Let's talk about the pitfalls of merging! So many similar names, so many incorrectly linked ancestors. Join this class and learn the in's and out's of merging duplicate people on family tree, AND learn how to fix things when you make a mistake!

Thursday, May 19, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, May 19, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

New Go Mobile! - Fun Family Activities
Instructor: George Myers Enjoy FamilySearch activities with your mobile device. This class is great for youth, youth leaders, and anyone who has a busy schedule.

Thursday, May 26, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, May 26, 6:30 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 =  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