Camarillo California FamilySearch Center

The Camarillo California FamilySearch Center is dedicated to providing education and support for the family history community in the Eastern Ventura County area and is centrally located in Camarillo near the 101 Freeway and the Camarillo City Offices. We are open to help you search for YOUR ancestors and have staff willing to help guide your search. Our services are free of charge.

Location and Contacts
Location Map:
 * Location Map


 * Address:


 * 1201 Paseo Camarillo Camarillo, CA 93010 United States
 * From the 101 Freeway, exit on Carmen. Drive Northbound, turn right (north);
 * Southbound, turn left (north). Turn left at the second light. We are just passed the park on the right.
 * Turn in at first driveway and then an immediate left. you will see a sign that says family history (2nd set of doors).
 * Ring bell twice for entry - bell is located in the upper right corner of the door.
 * The FamilySearch Center consultant will come and open the door for you.


 * Language:English

Phone:



E-mail:


 * www.Camfhc93010@gmail.com is not used very much.
 * Best to call or text 818-618-4076

Hours of Operation
Open Hours:


 * Tuesday: 11:00am-2:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm
 * Wednesday:
 * Thursday: 11:00am-2:00pm
 * Saturday: by appointments. text 818-618-4076

Holiday Schedule:

Weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years we are closed unless by appointment 818-618-4076.

Calendar and Events
Staff Training Meetings: As requested and friends may be invited. 818-618-4076

Collections and Services

 * FamilySearch Catalog
 * Microfilm : Most can be viewed through FamilySearch portals- available free within the building. See Family Search Center Portal below. So we do not use microfische.
 * Come and see. Let us know your needs.
 * FamilySearch Center Portal: This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page on its computers which gives free access to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions, including FamilySearch.org, Ancestry.com, Footnote, HeritageQuest, AmericanAncestors.org (formerly New England Historic Genealogical Society), World Vital Records, Godfrey Memorial Library and many other sites. You may also download the extension on your laptop or Chrome book within the building and pin it using church wifi. It will not work outside of church wifi boundaries, but if pinned you can access it when you return to the building. Access password will be given you.
 * Hardware and Equipment: Most microfilm are digitized and available online through the Family Search Center Portal. We do have a microfilm reader and some microfiche. We do have a printer for minimum use. Laptops and Chrome books may NOT be connected to computer system or printer

There is no charge.

Resources in the Local Are
Ventura County Genealogical Society - check out their website and meetings in Ventura. Smaller FamilySearch Centers nearby (hours vary):

LAS POSAS Building: 4345 E. Las Posas Road, Camarillo- by appointment. Elaine Lund 805-279-3034. Family Search Center Portal of premium sites available if you bring your laptop or Chrome book and download the extension while in the building.

GARY Building: 1150 Gary Drive, Oxnard -Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday by appointment with Kris Krewson 801-230-7379 (English) Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-8:00pm Francisco Ayala 805-263-8576. (Spanish). Family search center premium sites portal is available at this location on the computers.

GONZALES Building: 3301 W. Gonzales Road, Oxnard - by appointment  with Gwenda Tucker 805-423-6629. FamilySearch Center Portal premium sites available if you bring your laptop or Chrome book and in the building download the free extension.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location Volunteer at the Center
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

We are looking for volunteers who enjoy family history work and can spend 3-4 hours a week helping guests. We provide training - you do not need to be an expert to be very useful in our centers.