Palm Desert California Family History Center

''' The Palm Desert California Family History Center is open to all residents of and visitors to the Coachella Valley. '''

Center Contact Information and Hours of Operation:
Location:


 * Location Map

Physical Address:


 * 72-960 Parkview Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260 United States
 * Entrance to the family history center is on the north side of the building.
 * If door is locked, please ring the bell for access.
 * Languages: English and Spanish

Phone:


 * Call or text the Stake Family Center Consultant - Sandi Emerson @ 760-880-1702.
 * E-mail: CA_PalmDesert@familyhistorymail.org

Hours of Operation:    ' THE CENTER IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19. PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS SITE FOR OUR RE-0PEN DATE '


 * Tuesday:     3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 * Wednesday:  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
 * Sunday:        11:00 am - 4:00 pm
 * Holiday Schedule:  Closed the weeks of Christmas and New Year's Day

Center Resources
The center has a collection of hard and soft bound books as well as films and fiche that can be viewed on our film reader.

Collections

 * FHC Portal
 * The 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.
 * Software, Hardware and Equipment:
 * Five (5) computers
 * One (1) microfilm/microfiche reader
 * Film scanner copier
 * Photocopier. The FHC scanner/copier will scan documents and photos directly to your FamilySearch account. It is recommended to bring a USB "Flash Drive" with you to save any digital documents or prints you want.
 * Wireless connection available for personal laptops and/or tablets
 * Wireless connection available for personal laptops and/or tablets

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.


 * The Family History Guide website represents a best-in-class learning environment for family history newbies, buffs and dabblers. Whether you are brand new to family history or a seasoned researcher, the Family History Guide will be very helpful!

Volunteer at the Center
Computer literacy a must, otherwise no experience necessary as we will train you.