Getting Started in Genealogy
Learn the basics of family history research, from finding records to organizing and documenting sources.
In this one-hour class, you'll learn the basics of family history research: how to find information, what records to look for, organizing your findings, documenting your sources, and more. 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Classes will be held on October 24, February 27, 2027, and May 22, 2027 (choose a convenient date; the class content is the same each time). Taught by volunteers from the Los Altos Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Optional session: stay for an 11:00 a.m.-noon small group session to work with the DAR volunteers to start your family tree. Send an email to losaltosdar@gmail.com if you want the instructor to do a little research on your family tree ahead of the class, so that she can better recommend research strategies tailored to you. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@lib.sccgov.org.
- When
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
- Where
- Los Altos Library, Los Altos Map
- Listed by
- Santa Clara County Library
- Refreshed