Sacramento California FamilySearch Center/Classes
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During the Summer, the Library will remain open for in person visits, Zoom consulting, and To Go activities.
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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:
- How do I join a meeting?
- Download the App
- Technology requirements for Mobile Devices/Tablets, Windows/Mac
- 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
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
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.
August 3, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
August 3, 7:00 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, September 7, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 PM - 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, October 5, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, October 5, 7:00 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, November 2, 7:00 PM - Registration link is pending
- Wednesday, November 2, 11:00 AM - Registration link is pending
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.
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, August 3, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, August 3, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
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.
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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.
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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:
- Historia Familiar para Principiantes
- Historia Familiar en 5 Minutos
- Archivar las Memorias de su Familia
Por favor, conéctese con nuestra biblioteca si tienen un groupo hispano que apreciaría un evento de historia familiar.
916-487-2090
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:
- Beginning Family History
- Family History in 5 Minutes
- Saving Your Family Memories
Please contact our Library if you have a Spanish group who would appreciate a family history event.
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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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