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 - FamilySearch.org Research Strategies
Instructor: George Myers 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.

February 2, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration February 2, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

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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.

BONANZA!
Instructor: Dr. James Baker This class focuses on the special opportunities we may have to add sizable numbers of “new” relatives to our databases. Eleven categories of examples are covered, including making more effective use of DNA results, surname trees, and existing data on FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com.

February 10, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration February 10, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

The Two Great Superpowers
Instructor: Linda Lucky Linda will show you how to build your tree on Ancestry.com and then show how it links to FamilySearch.org. Learn the benefits of using both super powers together!

February 15, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration February 15, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

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 February 22, 1:00 PM Zoom Registration February 22, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration Top of Page

= Upcoming Youth Oriented Classes =

Youth Mobile Training
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. February 24, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration February 24, 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