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Oakland

''' UPDATE: 18 November 2020. Help is available! Though the library remains closed, we can still help you in many ways. Calls us at (510)531-3200. Services we can provide: Scanning, Research, The Portal, Navigating FamilySearch and Memories. Please leave a message if we do not pick up the phone. We will call back.'''

Library is Fragrance Free We welcome the opportunity to serve you and hope that you will consider utilizing our numberous technological and educational resources, as well as our wonderful staff. Click the Google Calendar for current events→Calendar 

One-on-One Consultations
Get Connected! We can connect with specialists who would love to share their skills and knowledge with you. Contact us at (510)531-3905 or [mailto:fhcoakland@gmail.com fhcoakland@gmail.com] and we will match you up. Specialized help is available in the following areas:   Research by Location Azores & Madeira      Portugal & Brazil China                             San Francisco England                      Southern States Ireland                                    Sweden New England                 Urban America New York                                    Wales Norway  Languages Portugues Español Francis  Research by Ethnic Group African American Chinese Jewish Genealogy Native American   Genealogical Bases Ancestral Quest Reunion for Mac Roots Magic 

  Other Areas of Expertise Census DNA Indexing Mayflower Descendants Research Military Records Research Personal Histories <div style="border:5px solid #3366ff; padding:1px; border-radius:8px; width:18%; font-family:Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; text-align: center; box-shadow:10px 10px 5px #888888" >  <p style="font-size:18px; color: #e65c00">Internet Sites Ancestry.com FamilySearch.org MyHeritage.com Newspapers.com

Classes & Webinars
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Library Resources
<p style="font-size:20px; color: #e65c00;text-align: center">'''70+ Computers. Free premium genealogical sites at the "FHC Portal <p style="font-size:17px; color: #e65c00;>Additional Capabilities:'''
 * AmericanAncestors.org (New England Historical & Genealogical Society-NEGHS)
 * Ancestry.com (Largest commercial genealogy site)
 * Archion (German Lutheran Church Records
 * Arkivdigital (Swedish Database)
 * Find My Past ''(Commercial Genealogy Site- strong in British Isles, Australian, and Canadian records)
 * Fold3 (Specialty in Military records)
 * GenealogyBank.com (Newspapers)
 * My Heritage (Commercial Genealogy Site - strong in European records)
 * Newspapers.com ''(Newspapers)
 * Genealogy database software: Ancestral Quest, Legacy, RootsMagic
 * Research aids such as HistoryGeo
 * Research databases as Acadian-Cajun Family Trees, Australian Vital Records, Mormon Immigration Index
 * LibreOffice for word processing, spreadsheet and presentation preparation
 * Photo editing software: IrfanView, HP Photo Smart Essential, MGI Photo Suite, ACD Foto Slate
 * Microfilm ScanPro Digitizing Equipment

<p style="font-size:20px; color: #e65c00;text-align: center">Online Catalog To Access the single world-wide catalog for all FamilySearch libraries and centers, click here:
 * <div style="width:300px; background:  #009900; text-align:center; padding:20px; border:2px solid #e65c00;  Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: 100%"> FamilySearch Catalog  

To Narrow your search to materials specific to the Oakland FamilySearch Library, take these steps: Broaden your search to other family history centers and to the holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City by selecting their names from the drop down "Family History Center" list. Link to an introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog: Introduction to the Catalog <p style="font-size:20px; color: #e65c00;text-align: center">'''Classrooms Available for Reservations. Call (510)531-3905'''
 * 1) Click on the Catalog button above
 * 2) Under Availability, click on "Family History Center"
 * 3) Press the down arrow toselect "Oakland California FamilySearch Library"
 * 4) Search by Places, Surnames, Titles, Authors, Subjects or Keywords

→ Computer Lab available for group classes, Temple & Family History Consultants and others →  Learning Center
 * Capacity: 14 class members each with computer for hands-on learning
 * Teaching station with computer and a projector to large screen
 * Printer access for all stations
 * Capacity: 50 class members
 * Includes an extra-large screen, projector and teaching station with computer for the instructor
 * Printer access

<p style="font-size:20px; color: #e65c00;text-align: center">Digitizing Stations for 13 People
 * Scanning & digitizing photos, photo albums, negatives, slides, and books (USB drives available)
 * Microfilm & Microfiche reading
 * Shot Box for photographing 3-D heirlooms; 16" X 16" X 16"



<p style="font-size:20px; color: #e65c00;text-align: center">Books and Resources of Local Interest The library has an 8,0000-volume family history book collection, including a Special Collections section. The library also has several resources of local interest, including: <p style="font-size:20px; color: #e65c00;text-align: center">Maps, Book Binding and Discovery Center A large collection of local maps is available. Book Binding services are also available with a fully equipped workshop. The Discovery Center allows patrons to learn more about their heritage, their family name and their ancestors. <p style="font-size:20px; color: #e65c00;text-align: center">Lunchroom and Family / Children's Area A lunchroom facility is available for patrons, including a refrigerator, microwave and toaster oven. A designated area for small children to play is available inside.
 * Alameda County Obituary Card File 1985-2002; an alphabetical card file containing more than 35,000 obituaries clipped from Alameda County newspapers (95% from the "Alameda Times Star")
 * California Mission Records: microfilmed copies of original mission records dating from the 1770s to the early 1900s
 * Growing collection of church records from the Azores
 * Records of births, marriages and deaths from Tonga. These typescript copies of vital records in Tonga date from the late 1860's to 1942
 * City Directories - extensive collection across many parts of the United States

<p style="font-size:20px; color: #e65c00;text-align: center">Finally, the EXPERTISE of the staff members. Contact us and see if we can help! (510)531-3905

Events & External Resources
<p style="font-size:25px; color: #e65c00;text-align: center;">Events & External Resources

<div style="border:2px solid #9900cc; background-color: #ffd1b3; padding:10px; border-radius:8px; width:100%;" > African American Research Workshop - Facilitator, Pat Jenkins - This is an ongoing free hands-on research workshop comprised of African Americans, also referred to as Black or Afro-American, or those who harmonize with Sub-Saharan Africa, with ancestry, citizenship, or residency in the United States. The workshop is an interactive exchange of research tools, methods and systems, and discussions necessary for progress at individual levels of family histories and genealogies impacted by the 16th Century removal of Africans to America as slaves. No pre-registration is required. For additional information E-Mail: [mailto:Pat4gene@gmail.com Pat4gene@gmail.com

Virtual Tours and Discovery Center
<p style="font-size:25px; color: #e65c00;text-align: center;">Virtual Tours Live, interactive virtual tours of the FamilySearch Library are being conducted daily over Zoom during these COVID-19 times. Scheduling and additional details are available on templehill.org The tour highlights the library's capabilities, the role of families, and concludes with a Personal Discover Experience. It is hosted by Visitor Center sister missionaries and typically lasts 20-30 minutes. Groups (including youth, children, etc.) and extended families are encouraged to join. You will find the tour both educational and fun.

<p style="font-size:25px; color: #e65c00;text-align: center;">Discovery Center The Discovery Center engages individuals interactively with their family history and heritage. Utilizing one of eight 55 inch touch screens, five fun and educational activities are available. Over 20 additional activities are available on FamilySearch.org and the 'Family Tree' App under Family History Activities. <p style="font-size:23px;>Click on any image below and you will be taken to the website page. <p style="font-size:15px;>'''1. All About Me''' Learn about the meaning of your first and last name, what happened in your birth year, and other fun facts. <p style="font-size:15px;>2. Where Am I From   See where your amily came from, view photos of family members and read their stories. <p style="font-size:15px;>'''3. My Famous Relatives ''' Patrons can learn how they are related to famous people. Did their ancestors sail on the Mayflower? Do they descend from famous Americans, such as the Founding Fathers, or U.S. Presidents? Are they related to church leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? <p style="font-size:15px;>4. Picture My Heritage Connect to your heritage. Add your face to historical photos and dress of the times.

<p style="font-size:15px;>5. Compare A Face Compare your face to your relatives' faces, and see who you most resemble. <p style="font-size:20px;>As these activities utilze data from FamilySearch.org, in order to enhance your Discovery Center experience, consider doing the following before coming to the Library:

<p style="font-size:15px; color: #0000ff;"> 1. If you already have a FamilySearch account, be sure to being your account username and password. 2. If you do not have an account, you may set one up by clicking on the link below. 3. If you prefer, library staff can assist you to set up an account when you arrive.

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