Danville California FamilySearch Center

The Danville California Family History Center has been open and serving the community for almost two decades. Patrons throughout our community are most welcome during library hours. We have a friendly and experienced staff who volunteer to help you to utilize our resources, including the Family Search web portal to over a dozen subscription-based genealogical research services, such as Ancestry.com.



Center Contacts and Hours
In response to the current COVID-19 concerns the Danville Family History Center will temporarily close until further notice.

In the meantime you may find the following sources helpful:


 * www.familysearch.org is the largest family tree & genealogy archive. It is also free.
 * Direct link to the FamilySearch Catalog :Link
 * www.thefhguide  is The Family History guide. It offers a host of free learning, research resources, and family activity ideas.
 * You may also contact us by using the email provided below.

Location and Map:


 * Location on Map

Address:


 * 2949 Stone Valley Rd Alamo CA 94526 United States
 * Enter on left side of building
 * Level entry available in the back


 * Language:English

Phone & Email:


 * 925-837-7010


 * CA_Danville@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Monday:1:00pm-4:00pm
 * Tuesday:7:00pm-9:00pm
 * Wednesday:10:00am-4:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm

2020 Holiday Closure Schedule:


 * Closed Memorial & Labor Days & 4th of July
 * Closed the month of August
 * Closed Wednesday, Nov. 25th & Thanksgiving Day


 * Last 2 weeks of December

Calendar and Events

TBA

Upcoming Events
The San Ramon Valley Genealogy Society meets at our location on the third Tuesday of each month (except August) from 10 am until 12 noon. They offer a wide variety of knowledgeable speakers and lesson topics.

Catalog
Our catalog is located at familysearch.org&gt;Search&gt;Catalog Under “Search these Family History Centers” select Danville California Family History Center This catalog provides patrons with the ability to:


 * Search by Places, Surnames, Titles, Authors, Subjects or Keywords
 * Broaden a search to other local family history centers, the Oakland FamilySearch Library or to the holdings of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City
 * Have a direct link to the growing collection of online resources at FamilySearch.org and elsewhere

Direct link to the FamilySearch Catalog:Link Link to an Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog:Link

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 (Ancestry,com, Find-My-Past, My Heritage, Newspapers.com, American Ancestors ) and other websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
 * NOTE: The images of some documents in FamilySearch.org may only viewed at a Family History Center. You may view those images using a Family History Center computer so "Come on in."

Hardware and Equipment

 * Nine computers
 * Three microfilm readers
 * Microfiche reader
 * Laser and Inkjet printers
 * Laser scanner
 * WiFi access
 * Small collection of reference books, microfilm, and microfiche

Staff Research Specialties

 * Internet, US research, United Kingdom, Scandinavian, German and other specialties
 * Refer to FamilySearch Wiki for other assistance.

Resources in the Local Area

 * San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society

Links
srvgensoc.org

Volunteer at the Center
Contact our temple and family history consultant - center at [mailto:ca_danville@familyhistorymail.org ca_danville@familyhistorymail.org]