Canoga Park California Family History Center

The Canoga Park Family History Center is conveniently located near Topanga Blvd. &amp; Sherman Way in the San Fernando Valley. We have seven computers which can be used to search 14 Premium Websites, including Ancestry.com, as well as many other genealogical and historical websites. We also house a collection of historical and "how to" books, as well as over 1,000 microfilms and microfiche from a variety of U.S. states and foreign countries. Microfilms and microfiche can also be ordered to view at our center where we have six film readers, including one that will print images. We have a staff of 12 Consultants who are able to help assist you in learning more about your famly history, as well as computer skills.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) 7045 Farralone Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303
 * 2) The Center is located two blocks south of Sherman Way and two blocks west of Topanga Blvd. There is a large parking area, and the entrance to the Family History Center is located on the west side of the building.  '(Link to map usingGoogle or other map sites)

Phone: 818-348-8180

E-mail: [mailto:CanogaParkFHC@gmail.com CanogaParkFHC@gmail.com] (Stan &amp; Betty Isbell, Directors)

'''Open Hours: Tues: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Wed: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. &amp; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fri: 9:00 a.m. - Noon. '''

Holiday Closures: November 23 - 29, 2014; December 15, 2014 - January 3, 2015.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
 *  Books and magazines  on early Utah history. Over 100 volumes pertaining to early New England and Eastern U.S. immigration, settlement, and history. Many helpful "How-to" books, including U.S., Great Britian, and other foreign countries. 
 * 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 and websites that generally charge for subscriptions - including ANCESTRY.COM, and 13 other popular websites.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Seven computers, four printers, one scanner, six microfilm/fiche readers, one microfilm printer

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Links
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Volunteer at the Center
Volunteers are needed. It is a great way to be at the Center and learn more about FamilySearch, Family Tree, and other FamilySearch online services.