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What attracted the Chinese to California and the Bay Area in the 1800s and early 1900s? Why would they risk their lives to travel to a foreign land and put up with isolation and bigotry? How did the Chinese become such an important labor force to the economic engine in the Santa Clara Valley that continues up to the present? Attend this presentation and find out the answers!

Daryl Lee was born and raised in the Santa Clara Valley. He is a software engineer who for 25 years worked at Apple and obsessed about the latest greatest product. Recently he has retired and turned to his second favorite obsession - researching history in books, journals, and newspapers.

Our meetings are free and open to the public.

A discussion group to share writing, brainstorm ideas, and get feedback from other writers. This is not a class, but a workshop group. Free and open to the public.

Did you know that millions of records on FamilySearch are not indexed and won’t appear in a basic search? This class will teach you how to use FamilySearch’s Full-Text Search to uncover hidden historical documents that could hold the key to your research.

Unsure where to start your genealogy research? This class introduces the key types of records you'll need to uncover your ancestors' stories. We'll also explore the FamilySearch Research Wiki, a powerful resource for identifying and locating genealogical records.

Learn to distinguish between sources and information and watch as we demonstrate how to search for records using a step-by-step research model. This session is designed to jump-start your research, helping you uncover hidden secrets and discover new places to look for genealogical clues.

Accessibility: If you would like to use one of the library's adaptive hearing devices, please email GenConsultant@scchgs.org in advance.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing genealogical research, offering powerful new tools for both hobbyists and professionals. In this workshop, discover how AI can transform your approach to family history, particularly in the realm of photo research and analysis. Learn to leverage AI technologies to assist you with photo identification, improve image organization, and simplify photo restoration. This practical session will show you how can incorporate new AI tools into your genealogy, and help you achieve better results, more easily, in your family history research.

Navigating Ancestry.com can be overwhelming, but this class will help you make the most of its powerful tools. Explore this vast database of millions of records and learn to create your own free Ancestry.com account.

Struggling to organize your genealogy materials? This class offers practical strategies for organizing both physical and digital records and artifacts. Learn about various filing methods, digital file storage techniques, photo organization, and tech tools that can help with organization.