Concord California FamilySearch Center

The Concord California Family History Center serves Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, and surrounding Communities. It is located in the broader Bay Area which is served by the Oakland California Large Multi-stake Family History Center.

Center Contacts and Hours



 * 3700 Concord Blvd  Concord, CA 94519 United States
 * This is not a mailing address. Response will be made to inquiries sent to our E-mail address.
 * The Center is located on the south-east corner of the Concord Meeting House.
 * Drive to the rear of the building for parking.
 * Location on Map

Phone: (925) 686-1766

E-mail: [mailto:ca_concord@ldsmail.net ca_concord@ldsmail.net]

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:    9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 * Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
 * Thursday:   9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 * Saturday:    9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Holiday Schedule
Scheduled Closures:


 * April 5, 2014 - LDS General Conference
 * May 24, 2014 - Memorial Day Weekend
 * July 4 - 5, 2014 - Independence Day Weekend
 * August 30, 2014 - Labor Day Weekend
 * October 4, 2014 - LDS General Conference
 * November 24 - 29, 2014 - Thanksgiving Day Weekend
 * December 18, 2014 - January 5, 2015 - Christmas and New Year Holiday

Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 18, 2014 --  Digging For Your Roots  --  All Day Genealogy Seminar

How to... class:
How to... classes are offered monthly, January through May, on the third Saturday at 10-11:30 AM.

There is no charge, pre-registration is NOT required and All are welcome.

 Saturday, April 19, 2014     "Evernote for Beginners”  Instructor Bonnie Mattson

 Saturday, May 17, 2014       No class will be held

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.


 * A catalog of all of the books, periodicals, CD's and extended loan microfilms and microfiche held by the Concord Family History Center is available online
 * Concord Family History Center Catalog search page
 * Bay Area Family History Centers Catalog Search Page

NOTE : When using the link to the Bay Area Family History Centers Catalog you are searching the catalogs of 15 family history centers. When you find a resource of interest, be sure to click on the "Show Copies" tab to see which location has the book, film. microfiche or CD you are interested in.

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * The Center has seven microfilm readers capable of viewing 35mm and 16mm film, three microfiche readers, and a film scanner/printer. Eleven computers, including two Macs, provide Internet access.

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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
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California Genealogical Society and Library

Contra Costa County Genealogical Society

California Online Genealogical Records   This is a collection of links to California statewide databases and collections.

Contra Costa County, California  This is a collection of links to Contra Costa County databases and collections.

Contra Costa County Library Genealogy Guides http://guides.ccclib.org/genealogy

Memories of a Lifetime in Contra Costa County, California https://www.facebook.com/pages/Memories-of-a-Lifetime-in-Contra-Costa-County-CA/516697705035627?ref=br_tf

Contra Costa County Historical Society http://www.cocohistory.com/

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