Valencia California FamilySearch Center

Interested in genealogy? Are you seeking information about your roots? Want to know where you came from? Who your great-great-great-great grandfather was? You can start or continue your ancestry search without charge, at the Valencia Family History Center. Established in 1978, it is open to the public 45 hours each week. Its all-volunteer staff of research experts assisted interested patrons who made more than 2,300 visits to the center during the 2013 year. In addition to providing personal assistance, the center’s equipment include computers with free access to premium websites, microfilm and microfiche readers, printers, scanners, and a book library. For 24-hour recorded information or to speak with someone at the Center, call 661-259-1347.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 24443 McBean Pkwy Valencia California 91355 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-661-259-1347

E-Mail:


 * CA_Valencia@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Monday:9:00am-5:00pm
 * Tuesday:9:00am-5:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Wednesday:9:00am-5:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Thursday:9:00am-5:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Saturday:9:00am-1:00pm

2015 Holiday Schedule- Closed: Presidents Day Feb 16, Memorial Day May 25, Independence Day Jul 4, Labor Day Sep 7, Thanksgiving Nov 25 &amp; 26, Christmas Dec 24-Jan 4.

Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events:

Family History Center Seminar Schedule for 2015
Seminars are free to the general public. All dates shown are on Thursday - Instruction from 7:00pm to 8:00 pm

June 18, 2015
Seminar: "Find Names and Strengthen Your Family with the My Family: Stories That Bring Us Together 'booklet"

Description: While this seminar is mostly for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the class introduces the printed and outline version for theMy Family... booklet and related tools. Participants will learn how to use these tools to strengthen families and bless their kindred dead. (Video Presenter: Diane Loosle AG,CG. Class level: Beginner)

July 2, 2015
Seminar: You've Mastered the Census and Basic Search, What Next?

Discription: Unsure where to look next after you’ve searched Ancestry.com and FamilySearch? This course will help you formulate a plan to dig deeper into online sources, including unindexed material, local and state archives, and less-frequently used portions of popular websites. (Video Presenter: Karen Auman, Assistant Professor of History at BYU. Class Level: Intermediate)

July 16, 2015
Seminar: 6 Steps to Choreograph Your Research Across the Internet

Discription: Learn to correlate your research between the big family history sites. Distinguish the difference between navigating your cousins' conclusions and actual sources about your family history. Discover how to use tabs and time lines to consistently create solid, well-analyzed results. (Video Presenter: Janet Hovorka, Development Director--Family ChartMasters &amp; Genealogy Instructor--Salt Lake Community College. Class Level: Intermediate)

August 6, 2015
Seminar: Family History on The Go

Discription: Too busy to do family history? Use tablets and phones to get family history work done while on the go. (Video Presenter: Rhonna Farrer, Award-winning designer and writer. Class Level: Beginner)

August 20, 2015
Seminar: Building a Genealogy Research Toolbox

Discription: Participants will learn not only some of the most important online resources for genealogical research, but also how to organize these resources into an easy-to-access and portable virtual toolbox.( Video Presenter: Thomas MacEntee, A genealogy professional specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogy research and connect with others in the family history community. Class Level: Beginner)

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
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Databases and Software

 * 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. (Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)

Hardware and Equipment

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Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
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