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General Information [edit | edit source]
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 [edit | edit source]
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. Please see the Consultant Pin & Certificate Requirements - click here
RootsTech 2023[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
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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
- None scheduled at this time
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
Thursday, April 5, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Thursday, April 5, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Upcoming Classes [edit | edit source]
I Thought He Was My Ancestor: Avoiding the Six Most Common Genealogy Mistakes[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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
So Many Stories, So Little Time[edit | edit source]
Instructor: Kathryn Marshal
Indulge in a selection of lesser known, pivotal moments and colorful characters in history that may have impacted your ancestors’ lives more than you knew. Understanding back stories sheds a whole new light on ancestral migrations, explaining much, and often transforming what you thought you knew. There’s never enough time to tell great stories like the German Palatines and their Oneida Indian benefactors. What came out of the Bunch of Grapes Tavern? The former slaves who foiled Emperor Napoleon’s brilliant plot to defeat England and conquer the United States. Juan Caballo leading 300 Seminole refugees to safety, pursued by Texas Rangers in a daring midnight river crossing. Come hear the important tales of times past.
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Tuesday, March 21, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
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Thursday, March 23, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
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Youth Oriented Classes [edit | edit source]
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 [edit | edit source]
Historia Familiar para los Principiantes[edit | edit source]
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
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 [edit | edit source]
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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