Ojai California FamilySearch Center

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Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:
 * Location Map

Address:


 * 411 San Antonio St Ojai CA 93023 United States


 * Language: English, Spanish (please call ahead)

Phone:


 * 1-805-640-8351

E-mail:


 * CA_Ojai@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

Tuesday 7:00PM-9:00 PM

Tuesday 10:00-2:00 PM

Wednesday 6:30-8:00 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

4th Saturday each month 9:00-noon

By appointment by using the contact information below.


 * CA_Ojai@familyhistorymail.org or 818-585-5305 text message preferred

Holiday Schedule:

Library will be closed July 4. Christmas break is always two weeks, beginning one week before Christmas.

Calendar and Events
Monthly classes, second Thursdays at 11:00 AM and starting in September, fourth Saturdays 11:00 AM at the family history center

12 May 2022 - Using media tools to research and share family stories

9 June 2022 - Free genealogical websites in the Family History Center and how to use them.

Collections
Books: Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude Volumes I-IV: International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers Call number: 979 D36p


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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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Microfilm readers, computers, printer, microfiche reader
 * Newly added Spectrum hard wired with improved speed.

Staff Research Specialties

 * American,
 * Mexican,
 * Canadian,
 * UK research
 * FamilySearch Tree and research tools,
 * Ancestry.com,
 * MyHeritage,
 * ScotlandsPeople,
 * FreeBMD and GRO database for England and Wales
 * Ireland
 * Land and probate record retrieval.

Resources in the Local Area

 * Ojai Museum of History and Art
 * Ventura County Genealogical Society
 * Museum of Ventura County Research Library
 * Local Newspapers: Ojai Valley News, Ventura County Star, Bilingual Hispanic newspaper - Vida

Links

 * Ventura County Records Office
 * Ventura Superior Court Office

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Volunteer at the Center
Community members welcome to volunteer at the Family History Center either as a staff member, teach a class, or on call for areas of experience.