Canoga Park California Family History Center

The Canoga Park Family History Center is conveniently located near Topanga Blvd. and Sherman Way in the San Fernando Valley. We have seven new computers which can be used to search 10 Premium Websites, including Ancestry.com, MyHeritage, FindMyPast, Access Newspapers, and other popular 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. We have three microfilm and microfiche readers. It is suggested that you bring a camera or smartphone to take an image from a microform reader, if needed. We have a staff of nine consultants who are able to assist you in learning more about your family history, as well as computer skills. Spanish language assistance is available on most Wednesday morning and evenings.

Center Contacts and Hours

 * Address: 7045 Farralone Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91303 United States
 * Map
 * Language: English and Spanish
 * Phone: 866-CPSTAKE (866-277-8253)

[mailto:ca_canogapark@ldsmail.net E-mail Canoga Park Family History Center]

Open Hours:


 * Wednesday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
 * Friday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
 * Other hours open by appointment
 * Please call 661-755-0539 or [mailto:bettyisbell@aol.com E-mail Betty Isbell] for additional days or hours. We are here to help and can arrange a time to meet your needs.

Holiday Closures:


 * August -- call us or check back here for August vacation schedule
 * All major Holidays
 * March 21, 2018, Evening closed; Open during regular morning hours
 * November 19 - 24, 2018
 * December 10, 2018 - January 2, 2019

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog


 * Books -- 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 Britain, 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 15 other popular websites.

Hardware and Equipment


 * Six great working computers, two printers, one scanner, 3 microfilm/fiche readers.

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.