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
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 * 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 - Introduction to Family Search for Consultants
Instructor: Laurie Markham 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. Class Handout April 6, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration April 6, 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.

Class Handouts Class Handout

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.

Class Handouts Class Handout

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.

O Canada, the True North!
Instructor: Stacy Welch If you have English or French Canadian ancestors this is the class for you! Learn about Canadian archives and many other websites that will help you research and grow your family tree. Class Handout Tuesday, April 12, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Tuesday, April 12, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Go Mobile! - Carry Memories with You
Instructor: George Myers "Go Mobile!" has been moved to April 28. See the course "New! - Carry Memories with You." We have enhanced the mobile course to cover specific areas with additional explanations. Each month the mobile course will have new insights. Thursday, April 28, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, April 28, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Solving the Name Change Game
Instructor: Dr. James Baker This class offers stategies to solve the most common name problems: (1) finding the correct surnames when there are changes in spelling or shortening; (2) finding the correct name when working with changed business or professional names; and (3) sorting out problems with the use of middle names, nicknames or court changed names.

Thursday, April 21, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, April 21, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

I've Done the Census, Now What?
Instructor: Glenda Lloyd The census is the mainstay for American Genealogy. It puts each family in a location every ten years, from 1790-1950. Location by county and state is important as it leads the researcher to other records. The county is the basic record holding unit for land and tax records, wills, and probate records, court records, plus others. All these records may provide clues to further your research.

Tuesday, April 26, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration

New Go Mobile! - Carry Your Memories with You
Instructor: George Myers Capture family history with your mobile device. This class is great for youth, youth leaders, and anyone who has a busy schedule.

Thursday, April 28, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration Thursday, April 28, 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