Danville California FamilySearch Center

The Danville California Family History Center will be reopening in January 2022!

Appointments are required and may be scheduled by calling 925-837-7010. If answering machine picks up then, please, leave a call back number so we may call you back to schedule your appointment.

Fitted face masks are mandatory indoors for everyone. Work stations are sanitized between patrons & at end of each shift.

Patrons seated at least 6 feet apart.

This is a scent-free facility.

Center Contacts and Hours

Location and Map:
 * Location on Map

Address:
 * 2949 Stone Valley Rd Alamo CA 94526 United States
 * Enter using left set of doors in front of building
 * Level entry available in the back. Please call 925-837-7010 if you wish to enter this door.


 * Language:English

Phone & Email:


 * 925-837-7010


 * CA_Danville@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


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

2020-21 Holiday Closure Schedule:


 * Closed Memorial & Labor Days & 4th of July
 * Closed the month of August
 * Closed Wednesday, Nov. 23th & Thanksgiving Day


 * Last 2 weeks of December

Calendar and Events

TBA

Upcoming Events
The San Ramon Valley Genealogy Society meets via Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month (except August & December) from 10 am until 12 noon.

They offer a wide variety of knowledgeable speakers and lesson topics. Please, see their website srvgensoc.org for additional information.

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 such as: 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War, American Ancestors, Ancestry.com Institution, ArkivDigital Online - Swedish Genealogy, FamNet- New Zealand roots; Findmypast, Fold 3, Geneanet, NyHeritage Library Edition, Newspapers.com, Paper Trail, Puzzilla.
 * 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
 * Microfilm reader
 * Microfiche reader
 * Laser and Inkjet printers
 * Laser scanner
 * WiFi access
 * Small collection of reference books, microfilm, and microfiche

Center Services

 * 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.

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]