Palm Desert California FamilySearch Center

''Our Family History Center serves the Coachella Valley. We have 5 computers that have access to several genealogical web sites to help in your research. We also have a small collection of books, films and fiche that can be viewed on our film readers.''

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 72960 Parkview Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
 * 2) Entrance to the family history center is on the north side of the building. If door is unlocked, you will need to ring the bell for access.
 * 3) Click for Google Map: maps.google.com/maps

Phone: (760) 836-0475

E-mail: lgrant@dc.rr.com

Open Hours:  Monday 9AM - 5PM

Wednesday 9AM - 5PM

Thursday 9AM - 1PM and 6PM - 8:30PM

Holiday Schedule: Closed during August. Reopens September 7 at 9AM.

Closed on major holidays. Closed December 19 - Reopens January 3, 2012

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.


 * FHC Portal: This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
 * Software, Hardware and Equipment:
 * Ancestry.com.
 * Six computers, microfilm/microfiche readers, film scanner and copier, and photocopier.

Volunteer at the Center
Computer literacy a must, otherwise no experience necessary as we will train you.