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-8:30 PM

Tuesday 10:00-2:00 PM

Wednesday7:00-8:30 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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.

Closed August 3 - August 11 except by appointment.

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

No classes will be taught until September 8, 2022

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

 * FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch 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.