Covina California FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts

 * Directors: Bard & Linda Smith - 1-626-962-2282

Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 656 S. Grand Ave. Covina, California 91724, United States
 * Entrance is found at the front of the church building facing Grand Ave.
 * There are numerous parking spaces including handicap spaces, with wheel chair access.
 *  IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DRIVING TO THE COVINA FAMILY HISTORY CENTER FOLLOWS: 
 * If you are driving North on Grand Avenue from the 10 FWY: Drive almost to the top of the hill and turn right into the church parking lot.
 * If you are driving South on Grand Avenue you will need to turn left when you reach the intersection of Grand Ave. and Roland St. The left turn will be onto E. Covina Hills Road which will curve down and to the right.  At the bottom of the hill, just before the first house on the right, is a small driveway on the right which goes back up to the top of the hill, and into the Church parking lot.  Follow it up and to the right into the main parking lot.  Drive toward the front of the building and park.  The FamilySearch Center will be the first door you come to as you walk up the sidewalk to the front door under the brick arch.


 * Language: English Spanish Speakers work at the center on Thursdays 1:00 to 5:00 pm

Phone:


 * 1-626-608-1962 - Leave a message if there is no answer

E-mail:


 * [mailto:CA_Covina@familyhistorymail.org CA_Covina@familyhistorymail.org]

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday: 9:00am-9:00pm
 * Wednesday: 9:00am-5:00pm - 7:00pm-9:00pm groups by appointment
 * Thursday: 1:00pm-9:00pm
 * Sunday: 5:00pm-8:00pm
 * At present we may have unscheduled closures. Please call before traveling to the center.

Holiday Schedule:


 * For 2023, the FamilySearch Center will be closed April 9, 2023, Easter Sunday; November 20th through 27th 2023 for the Thanksgiving Holiday; and December 22nd 2023 through January 6th 2023, for the Christmas Holiday.

Class Schedule
Basic Classes for Family Search and Ancestry will be scheduled on Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm Classes will also be broadcast on Zoom - Call 626 608-1962 or 626 963-2282 to schedule attendance.

Collections

 * Book Collections, Reference Aids, Map Collections, Computer Programs for map and county location, Access to over 2,000,000 rolls of Microfilm via FamilySearch Portal

Databases and Software

 * Numerous Genealogical Programs accessed through the FamilySearch Portal which gives access to restricted record collections and premium family history programs and websites free of charge.. (Ancestry Institution, American Ancestors, Findmypast, Fold3, Geneanet, MyHeritage Library Edition, NewspaperArchive, and others.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Numerous Computers, Scanner/Printer, Microfilm reader, Books, etc.

Family Discovery Area


 * The Learning center is currently closed.

Staff Research Specialties
''Numerous Trained Volunteer staff (20). Specialists in English, Spanish and other areas.''

Resources in the Local Area
Within 30 miles of the Covina FamilySearch Center we have 3 larger FamilySearch Centers and a National Archives Center.