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Digitizing and Documenting Your Family History: Free Session at San Carlos Library
Digitizing and Documenting Your Family History: Family History Workshop with Ron Chan in San Carlos
Got a box of old photos, family stories passed down over dinner, or that one great-aunt who swears your great-grandfather was royalty? It’s time to turn those memories into something that lasts.
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM, join us at the San Carlos Library (2nd Floor Community Room) for an eye-opening session: Digitizing and Documenting Your Family History.
Photo by PNW Production
Led by the inspiring Ron Chan—an internationally known genealogy speaker, author, and passionate storyteller—you’ll learn how to use modern tools (including artificial intelligence, no less!) to capture, organize, and share your family’s journey.
What You’ll Learn (and Love):
- How to scan and restore old photos (yes, even that sun-faded wedding portrait!)
- Tips for managing digital memories—photos, videos, and more
- How to use AI to help with oral history creation and storytelling
- Movie-making magic to turn your family stories into something binge-worthy
- Free resources and best practices to build your own digital family heritage library
Photo by Roberto Nickson
Whether you’re already knee-deep in ancestry charts or just starting to piece together your roots, this workshop offers practical, inspiring ways to preserve your family’s legacy—and make it shine for the next generation.
Who’s it for?
Adults 19+, especially those 55+ who’ve got stories to tell (and maybe a grandkid or two who should hear them). The class is conducted in English, and no tech experience is needed—just curiosity and a love of family stories.
Space is limited, and with Ron Chan at the helm, spots are sure to go fast. So go ahead and register early—your family’s future storytellers will thank you.
The San Carlos Library hosts a lot of interesting regular every month. Among them are:
- Tech-Tutor Drop Ins
- Arts and Crafts, like Sewing, Painting, 3D Printing, and more
- Chess Competitions
- Board Games and Video Games
- Story Times
- Linguist Clubs
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About San Carlos
About San Carlos Life
Mark Martinho and Vivienne Kelvin are the hosts of San Carlos Life and have been residents of San Carlos for years. While running San Carlos Life together with an awesome team, Mark and Viv are also in the business of real estate. They are the co-owners of Vabrato, a luxury real estate brokerage serving the City of Good Living and the whole of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
With over 30 years of combined experience in the business and 95% of their clients coming in from referrals, Mark and Viv take great pride and joy in exceeding your expectations.
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