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After December 7, 2022, our Zoom classes will pause until January 2023. |
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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 - Basic Searching in FamilySearch.org
This class covers how to use the search menu in FamilySearch to add record sources to your FamilyTree.
Class Handouts
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, December 7, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, December 7, 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
- Wednesday, January 4, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, January 4, 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, February 1, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, February 1, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
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
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, March 1, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, March 1, 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
- Wednesday, December 7, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, December 7, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
Upcoming Classes
Go Mobile! - Connect - Carry Memories with You
Instructor: George Myers
Capturing family history with a mobile device. This class is great for youth, youth leaders, and anyone who has a busy schedule. Everyone has a story. Let’s explore how you can help others capture their story and those of their ancestors.
Thursday, January 19, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Thursday, January 19, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Fixing the Family in FamilySearch
Instructor: Allan Bosch
Why do we have to fix the information in Family Tree on FamilySearch.org? It's because errors are constantly creeping into our database. This class will address: errors, family legends, incorrect information, people and system errors and even "our own mistakes!" Please join us for a tour of how to fix your family!
Tues, January 24, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Tues, January 24, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Thru Lines! Ancestry.com's Best Feature
Instructor: Dr. James Baker
This class describes Ancestry’s new Thru Lines feature, which has replaced the DNA Circles feature. Examples are provided to illustrate the considerable advantages of Thru Lines, which will easily double or triple the number of matches shown for each ancestor.
Thursday, January 26, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Thursday, January 26, 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 Principiantes
Esta clase ofrece los principios básicos de la investigación de historia familiar.
Fecha
Domingo, Enero 15, 5:30 PM Zoom Registration
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
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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