Mission Viejo California FamilySearch Center

The Mission Viejo FamilySearch Center (MVFSC) serves a major portion of South Orange County, California. All are welcome and our services are free.

Coming This Summer (2023)
Youth Family Discovery Camp

Who: Youth ages 12 - 18.

Where: Mission Viejo FamilySearch Center

When: Session 1: June 19-23 (10:00 am to 12:00 noon + Friday evening open house to share your projects with family/friends)

Session 2: July 10-14 (10:00 am to 12:00 noon + Friday evening open house to share your projects with family/friends)

What: Youth learn how to use multi-media to discover and preserve their family's history.

How: Sign up here. There are 14 spaces available in each session (9 using MVFSC computers and 5 using your own laptop)

Temporary Hours during Youth Family Discovery Camp
During the weeks of June 19 - June 23 and July 10 - July 14,

the FamilySearch Center is open to the public during the following hours: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
 * Tuesday: 12 noon-4:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 12 noon-4:00 pm
 * Thursday: 12 noon-4:00 pm

For all other weeks, see the hours below.

FamilySearch Center Hours, Location and Contacts
Visiting the Mission Viejo FamilySearch Center (MVFSC)

The FamilySearch Center is currently open (walk-in, no appointment necessary) during the following hours: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
 * Tuesday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
 * Thursday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

It is also available during evening hours on Wednesday or Thursday (7:00pm-9:00pm), for individuals, Families or groups, by appointment only.

Since we have to arrange for staff to meet your evening appointment, please give us at least a weeks notice so that we can accommodate you.

To reserve a time slot for your evening visit, please call (949) 273-2542.

Location Map:
 * Location Map.

Address:


 * 27976 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo, California 92692 United States
 * Corner of Marguerite Parkway and Hillcrest.
 * Enter at the rear of the building - left hand door. If doors are locked, Ring Bell on the wall to the left.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 949-273-2542

E-mail:


 * CA_MissionViejo@familyhistorymail.org

Holiday Schedule:

General Conference, April 1-2, September 30-October 1; July 4; Thanksgiving Week, November 19-25; Christmas/New Years, December 22-January 1

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has a very limited number of various films available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

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. This includes the following:
 * Ancestry.com - Institutional Version
 * Findmypast - Institutional Version
 * Fold 3.com
 * Geneanet
 * Kinpoint - Premium
 * MyHeritage - Library Edition
 * ThePaperTrail.org (A guide to Overland Pioneer Names and Documents)
 * Alexander Street Press: The American Civil War
 * Research database
 * Letters and Diaries
 * Images, Photographs, Posters and Ephermera
 * Social and Cultural History
 * Women and Social Movements in the Unites States
 * ProQuest Obituary Listings
 * Puzilla.org - Premium Services
 * 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
 * ArkivDigital (Swedish records=36 Million documents)

Hardware and Equipment

 * 10 Computers with Internet access
 * 3 Microfilm Readers
 * 1 Microfiche Readers
 * Printer/Scanner

Center Services

 * Provide one on one research help and provide access to genealogical records through the Internet or in-house microfilm.
 * Receive personalized instruction via Zoom by one of our most experienced volunteers. Contact us via the phone numbers above for details.
 * Provide Training. (Offering free how to classes)
 * Assist in cleaning up data files.
 * Provide Service Opportunities for volunteers.
 * Visit the center during our open hours. We will be glad to acquaint you with our resources and equipment.