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General Information

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:

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

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.

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Monthly Consultant Connect Series

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.

Stories Make Our Ancestors Come Alive

Instructor: Maren Kurzer

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.

January 5, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
January 5, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

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Upcoming Classes

We will also cover items to deepen your family history talents. We encourage you to take these courses to expand skills into different areas.

"Read All About It!" Newspaper Research

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

December 14, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
December 14, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Overcoming the Most Common DNA Problems

Instructor: Jim Baker

This class deals with the most common DNA analysis problems: not finding any matches for certain family branches; not getting much help from Ancestry; having many matches with only partial tree postings or no posted data; or being adopted. Case studies will suggest effective workarounds.

January 11, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
January 11, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Attaching Sources within FamilySearch

Instructor: Stacey Welch

Be fearless: You cannot break FamilySearch! Learn to attach pictures, documents, and websites to your family tree with confidence. You too can use the internet like a youngster! Bonus: We will also discuss using the Memories app.

Class Handout

January 13, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
January 13, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Thinking Outside the Box - Connecting with Family

Instructor: Lynette Bates

You've got the results of your DNA test. Now what? This class will help you determine the most practical steps to take to connect with living cousins. Lynette will show you, with examples, various ways to reach out, make connections and share family history to help build your family tree. Don't miss this chance to learn from a master family detective!

January 18, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
January 18, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

Using the Helper Resource Page in FamilySearch

Instructor: Allan Bosch

Learn how to make the most of all the resources FamilySearch has created for Temple and Family History Consultants. We will show you how to use the Helper Button to view a patrons family tree. How to learn what is new on FamilySearch.org and ways to motivate members to engage in family history work.

January 25, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
January 25, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

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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.

January 27, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
January 27, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

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Upcoming Spanish Classes

We have started a FamilySearch “To Go” program. The To Go program allows us to bring Family History courses to you. Our classes include:

• Historia Familiar para Principiantes
• Historia Familiar en 5 Minutos
• Guardar sus Memorias Familiar

Please contact our Library if you have a Spanish group who would appreciate a family history event.

916-487-2090
sacramento_familysearch_library@familysearch.org

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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

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