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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 - 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.
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, November 2, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, November 2, 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 - Registration link is pending
- Wednesday, January 4, 7:00 PM - Registration link is pending
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.
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, November 2, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
Connect - FamilySearch.org Research Strategies
Family history research is the process of searching for new family records. Can you help others find information about their relatives? They can use those records to link family members and add more information. This class describes different approaches for conducting family history research that will help strengthen or extend their family trees.
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Class Handout 2
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, December 7, 11:00 AM - Click here to register
- Wednesday, December 7, 7:00 PM - Click here to register
Upcoming Classes
Family History Software
Instructor: Chuck Athey
Find out why and when to use Family History software on your computer in addition to using an internet service like FamilySearch or Ancestry. Review the offerings and why to choose one over another.
Thursday, September 29, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Thursday, September 29, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Tips and Tricks to Find Elusive Records on FamilySearch.org
Instructor: Allan Bosch
This class will be a practical examination of FamilySearch resources beyond point and click. How to dig into the digitized records that have not yet been indexed on FamilySearch.
Tuesday, October 11, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Tuesday, October 11, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Power House - MyHeritage
Instructor: Don Allen
You might be surprised how AMAZING MyHeritage has become! Learn the basics, and a little extra, of using MyHeritage to fill out your family tree. You will definitely want to use MyHeritage after taking this class.
Tuesday, October 18, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Tuesday, October 18, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Go Mobile! - Connect - FamilySearch.org Research Strategies
Instructor: George Myers
Capture family history with your mobile device. This class is great for youth, youth leaders, and anyone who has a busy schedule. 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.
Thursday, October 20, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Thursday, October 20, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Thinking Outside of the Box - Connecting with Family
Instructor: Lynnette Bates
You've got the results of your DNA test. Now what? This class will help you determine the most practical steps to take to connect with living cousins! This class gives you various ways, with examples, to reach out, make connections, and share family history to help build your family tree. Don't miss this chance to learn from a master detective.
Tuesday, October 25, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Tuesday, October 25, 7:00 PM Zoom Registration
Useful Equipment at the Sacramento FamilySearch Library
Instructor: Chuck Athey
The Sacramento FamilySearch Library has a variety of equipment for you to use to scan and convert photos, slides, negatives, and documents. This course will provide an overview of the equipment and ideal tips to use them.
Thursday, November 10, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Thursday, November 10, 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, November 17, 11:00 AM Zoom Registration
Thursday, November 17, 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
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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