Genealogy Lecture Series

Be sure to take advantage of the free members only Fall Genealogy Lecture Series. Visit the "Upcoming Events" section of our website for all the details.

Visit the Root Cellar Library

The Library is located at the California State Archives, 1020 O Street, on the fourth floor. It is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We have over 6,200 books on our shelves. These include all 50 states plus foreign countries, such as Ireland, England, and Germany. 
 
And there’s more…The library has a special sharing program called “50/50”. Let’s say there is a book you would like to use in your research. You have checked our online catalog and we do not have the book. You can purchase the book, do your research, and then donate the book to the Root Cellar Library. In turn, the library reimburses you 50% of your purchase cost. Just think, you accomplish your research goal and in return for donating the book you receive money back! Great deal for you and your library. Just donate the book and show proof of purchase with a receipt and receive a check from the library. It is a WIN-WIN for all! Need more information? Contact Carolee Jones at library@rootcellar.org.

Publications for Sale

Check out the updated list of ROOT CELLAR Publications for sale. 
Click HERE to go to the Publication List.

Special Interest Groups and Workshops

Are you new to genealogy?
or
Are you a "seasoned" genealogist plagued by pesky "brick walls"?
 
Our workshops and special interest groups ("SIGS") may be just what you need to further your research efforts.  If you haven't done so before now, consider participating with one or more of the following:
  • Root Cellar Genealogy Workshop - 3rd Thursdays from 2-4PM
  • Family Tree Maker SIG - 3rd & 4th Thursdays from 11:30AM - 1:30PM
For more information on these resources, click on the "Meetings" link of the "Home" menu option at left, or scroll down the list of meetings at right.

BOD Meetings

The monthly Board of Directors meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 12pm. Any member of our Society is welcome to attend. To receive a meeting invitation, please email our President at info@rootcellar.org at least three days before the meeting. 

Geni-Gram is our monthly newsletter. It's chock-full of information about our Society and local meetings and events, as well as topics of genealogical interest.   
 

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Thursday, Oct. 31st
Genealogy Lecture Series #4
Free to members only. Glenda Lloyd wraps up the Fall Genealogy Lecture Series with the finale on October 31st - Church Records!   Registration required (an email will be sent with the link to register).
Thursday, Nov. 14th
Are You the Rest of Someone Else's Story? with Jacqi Stevens
While we may see genealogical research as a solitary pursuit, it is actually better played as a team sport. Just as that other cousin became the one who got to keep grandma’s treasured keepsakes and photos, there are people out there who hold the key to fill in the blanks ...
Thursday, Nov. 21st
Daytime Workshop
Spruce up your family tree with Sandra Maier! Get ready to chat about hunting down and merging those sneaky duplicates, tidy up your linked records, and give your family tree a makeover fit for a museum! Our genealogy workshop meets the 3rd Thursday of each month (except December) from 2:00 ...
Thursday, Dec. 12th
The Germans from Russia with John Kreutzer
Thursday, Jan. 16th
Daytime Workshop
Welcome 2025! The beginning of the New Year is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your genealogy journey. Heidi Egger will present Vi Parson's inspiring topic “Jump-Start your Genealogy”, so be ready to dive deep into your research. Join our genealogy workshop, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month ...