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General Information
Monthly Consultant Connect Series
Upcoming Classes
Upcoming Youth Oriented Classes
Próximas Clases en Español / Upcoming Spanish Classes
Classes by Topic
Calendar
Online Classes at other Centers


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 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

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

Instructor: George Myers

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.

February 2, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
February 2, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

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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.

BONANZA!

Instructor: Dr. James Baker

This class focuses on the special opportunities we may have to add sizable numbers of “new” relatives to our databases. Eleven categories of examples are covered, including making more effective use of DNA results, surname trees, and existing data on FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com.

February 10, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
February 10, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

The Two Great Superpowers

Instructor: Linda Lucky

Linda will show you how to build your tree on Ancestry.com and then show how it links to FamilySearch.org. Learn the benefits of using both super powers together!

February 15, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
February 15, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

FamilySearch Catalogue Workshop

Instructor: Mary Sayles

Not all records are indexed on FamilySearch.org. Learn how to find those unindexed records on FamilySearch.org using the amazing FamilySearch Catalog.

Class Handout

February 22, 1:00 PM Zoom Registration
February 22, 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.

February 24, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
February 24, 6:30 PM Zoom Registration

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Próximas Clases en Español / Upcoming 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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