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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
Connect - Family Trees on FamilySearch[edit | edit source]
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 - 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 1
Class Handout 2
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
Upcoming Dates
- None scheduled at this time
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
Sunday Fun Day! Classes [edit | edit source]
Join our mini zoom classes for the whole family! Information, Games, and activities for all ages.
Flyers to share: PDF
Sunday Fun Day: Your Family History Starts With YOU![edit | edit source]
You are the star of your own story. Join us on Zoom to learn fun games and activities that will help you discover more about yourself and your living family members.
Class Handouts
Class 1 Handout
Family Traits
More Family Traits
Family Fun with Photos
Sunday Fun Day: Celebrate Your Ancestors[edit | edit source]
How can you connect to people you have never met? By getting to know your ancestors through activities that celebrate their homelands, traditions and culture. Activities for ages 3 to 103.
Class Handouts
Family Activities Worksheet
Sunday Fun Day: Family Fun with Photos[edit | edit source]
Did you know your ancestors can talk to you, smile at you and even wink? Learn how to animate old photos and add stories, written and audio, to your ancestors. We have the right questions to ask to discover those stories that make your ancestors come alive.
- July 16, 4:00 PM - Register Here
Upcoming Classes [edit | edit source]
The Wonders of MyHeritage and Why You Need This Website in Your Life![edit | edit source]
Instructor: Don Allen
New to MyHeritage? This amazing website is growing and improving so quickly, you might not recognize it if it's been a few years since you visited their site. Come learn how MyHeritage can help you in your family history journey. The most used site by our European cousins for DNA.
This class has been re-scheduled from May 30 due to technical problems.
- None scheduled at this time
Go Mobile! - Connect - FamilySearch.org Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
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.
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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