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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.
RootsTech 2023
Thursday, Mar 2, 2023 7:00 AM - Saturday, Mar 4, 2023
To register, internet search "RootsTech 2023" and follow prompts.
Connect - Stories Make Our Ancestors Come Alive
Everyone has a story. Can you help others capture their family stories? These stories can be written by themselves or told from a relative. They can also be found in a journal or newspaper. Let’s explore how to help others record their family members memories.
Class Handouts
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Moved to 2nd Wednesday because of RootsTech 2023
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, March 8, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, March 8, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
Connect - How to Introduce FamilySearch
Are you helping others start their family history? This class will help you teach them where to start, or restart, in FamilySearch. Additionally, the class will help them feel more confident about what they learn and how to contribute to their ancestors' memories.
Class Handouts
Class Handout
Upcoming Dates
- None scheduled at this time
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, February 1, 11:00 AM - Registration link is pending
- Wednesday, February 1, 7:00 PM - Registration link is pending
Connect - Stories Make Our Ancestors Come Alive
Everyone has a story. Can you help others capture their family stories? These stories can be written by themselves or told from a relative. They can also be found in a journal or newspaper. Let’s explore how to help others record their family members memories.
Class Handouts
Class Handout
Moved to 2nd Wednesday because of RootsTech 2023
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, March 8, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, March 8, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
Connect - Basic Searching in FamilySearch.org
This class covers how to use the search menu in FamilySearch to add record sources to your FamilyTree.
Upcoming Dates
- None scheduled at this time
Upcoming Classes
Land Records
Instructor: Glenda Lloyd
What does the County Clerk know that you don't? Part 1- Land Records!
Tuesday, February 7, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Family Names, Family Groups: Taking Your Family To the Temple
Instructor: Betty Lemley
Learn how to teach others how to find names to take to the temple, How to set up family groups, and how to search for names when you think all your family temple work is done.
Wednesday, February 15, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Wednesday, February 15, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Go Mobile! - Connect - FamilySearch.org Research Strategies
Instructor: George Myers
Help your friends capture family history with their mobile devices. This class is great for youth, youth leaders, and anyone who has a busy schedule.
Family history research is the process of searching for new family records. Can you help others find information about their relatives using their mobile devices? They can use those records to link family members and add more information. This class describes different mobile approaches for conducting family history research that will help strengthen or extend their family trees.
Thursday, February 16, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Thursday, February 16, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
I Thought He Was My Ancestor: Avoiding the Six Most Common Genealogy Mistakes
Instructor: Dr James Baker
This class uses case studies to show how to avoid the most common mistakes: trusting the "long-time proven" data; believing family myths; connecting improper "same-name" people; failing the reasonableness test; trusting genealogy "snake-oil" salesmen; and believing all original records.
Thursday, February 23, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Thursday, February 23, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Down the Wrong Rabbit Hole! Sourcing Correctly
Instructor: Florene Knapps
Have you ever followed a family line only to discover it is not your family? We have all done this a one time or another. Learn how to eliminate this problem by finding and attaching correct sources to prove your family connections.
Tuesday, February 21, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Tuesday, February 21, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Using Ancestry.com Through the Free Library Institution Account
Instructor: Paula Parmelee
This class is a tutorial on accessing Ancestry.com records using the FamilySearch portal, or any public library that offers the free Ancestry.com institutional account.
Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Using City Directories for Genealogical Research
Instructor: Mary Sayles
Find out how to use City Directories for your genealogical research in this class. Who lived where and what did they do? Fill in the gaps between census and vital records with City Directories.
Wednesday, March 15, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Go Mobile! - Connect - How to introduce Family Tree
Instructor: George Myers
Help others start their tree with Family Tree (mobile). This class is great for youth, youth leaders, and anyone who has a busy schedule.
Are you helping others start their family history? This class will help you teach them where to start, or restart, in Family Tree using their mobile device. Additionally, the class will help them feel more confident about what they learn and how to contribute to their ancestors' memories.
Thursday, March 16, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Thursday, March 16, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
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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
Historia Familiar para los Principiantes
Esta clase ofrece los principios básicos de la investigación de historia familiar.
Fecha
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
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
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Links to Online Classes at Other Centers
FamilySearch Library Webinars
Archived Classes in the Learning Center (FS Library)
BYU Webinars
Los Angeles FamilySearch Center
St. George FamilySearch Center
Ogden FamilySearch Center
Layton FamilySearch Center
Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center
Lehi FamilySearch Center
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