Monthly Community Classes

All classes will be held at 1310 Foothill Dr., Vista, CA 92084

22 Jan 2026    7 PM  Discover Your Roots  - Part 1

The Basics of Genealogy - Learn how to get started with your family's genealogy.  Tailored to those who are new to family history and those who just need a refresher. 

26 Feb 2026   7 PM  Discover your Roots - Part 2

Enlarging your Family Tree - Use the basics and best practices of genealogy to enlarge and correct your family tree. Enjoy one on one guidance as you start on a journey to discover your roots. If possible, bring 3 generations of your family tree to class. Taught by genealogists from the Vista FamilySearch Center.

26 Mar 2026   7 PM  Getting the Most Out of FamilySearch

How to Find your Long Lost Aunt Ruth.  Learn the basics of the FamilySearch Tree and some not so basic searching techniques. Taught by genealogist Ann Montgomery of the Carlsbad Library Genealogy Department.  

23 April 2026   7 PM  TBA

           Taught by Jan Whitaker.

28 May 2026   7 PM   TBA

25 June 2026   7 PM   Do Try This at Home!

The Value of Family Stories - Learn what research has discovered regarding the value of sharing family stories.  Taught by Marilyn McPhie, a professional public speaker and storyteller and President of the Storytellers of San Diego.

23 July 2026   7 PM   TBA

27 August 2026     7  PM     The Spectacular Ancestry Website

Getting to know Ancestry.com - Learn the best ways to navigate ancestry.com and what you can find there that you can't find anywhere else.  Taught by Fred Dauchenhousen and Randy Stebbing.

24 September 2026   7 PM   TBA