CGS Members are no longer required to register for most events. Members can log into the CGS website, and find Zoom, handout and survey links directly on this page before the event. If you prefer to register to receive the reminder emails, you may continue to do so (use the links below for promo codes or email [email protected]). Please note: the speaker may not have handouts ready until the evening before the event.
Members also have access to event recordings when they are available.
June 17
4:30 – 6 PM PDT
Online
Citations: Easier Than You Think
Stewart Traiman will guide you through Tom Jones’ Mastering Genealogical Documentation
Live online via Zoom
Member links are forthcoming
June 23
10:00 – 4 PM PDT
In Person at Sutro Library
CGS Members join fellow members for a field trip to Sutro Library
In Person at Sutro Library
June 27
1:00 – 2:30 PM PDT
Online & In Person at CGS
Getting Started with AI for Newspapers
Maureen Hanlon shares how she uses new AI tools while searching newspapers
Live online via Zoom and In Person at CGS Library. NEW! In Berkeley
Member links are forthcoming
July 11
1:00 – 2:30 PM PDT
Online & In Person at CGS
Exploring Resources for California Genealogy
Joanna Shear shares examples and techniques that are specific to California research
Live online via Zoom and In Person at CGS Library. NEW! In Berkeley
Member links are forthcoming
July 25
1:00 – 2:30 PM PDT
Online & In Person at CGS
Pam Brett explains how to access government registers, surveys and reports to uncover the communities of your ancestors.
Live online via Zoom and In Person at CGS Library. NEW! In Berkeley
Member links are forthcoming
First Saturdays
10 AM – Noon PT
In Person at CGS and Online
2026 Intro to Genealogy – 1st Saturday Free!
Our four-part series is ideal for getting started with genealogy or for advanced researchers to revisit principles of good research
Live online via Zoom and In Person at CGS
Second Saturdays
10 AM – Noon PT
In Person and Online
CGS Members: join the CGS Board for their monthly board meeting via Zoom on the second Saturday of the month
In Person at the CGS Library or Live online via Zoom
See Videos for CGS Members for past event videos!
Suggestions Have you heard a great genealogical talk and think that CGS should invite the speaker to present for us? Is there a particular place you’d like society to consider for a field trip? These are typically one-day events. In the past we’ve visited the State Archives in Sacramento, the San Francisco Library, Sutro Library, Bancroft Library. Where would you like to go or go again? Please Leave us a Suggestion.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The goal of the California Genealogical Society is to connect people to their family heritage and to promote a spirit of diversity and inclusivity for our members and patrons. The California Genealogical Society does not tolerate discrimination in any form.
Photography Notice
California Genealogical Society (CGS) may take photographs, audio recordings, and video footage in our library, classrooms or events for historical records or publicity purposes. If you do not want to be photographed or filmed, it is the individual’s responsibility to ‘opt out’ by notifying the event leader or photographer at the event.
