Valencia California Family History Center

Interested in your genealogy? Are you seeking information about your roots? Want to know who you came from? Have you wondered who your great-great-great grandfather was? You can start or continue your family search without charge at the Valencia Family History Center. Established in 1978, it is open to the public 45 hours each week. The all-volunteer staff of research experts assist interested patrons, who have made more than 2,200 visits to the Center each year. In addition to providing personal assistance, the center’s equipment include computers with free access to premium websites, microfilm and microfiche readers with access to more than 2 million rolls of microfilm, printers, scanners, and a book library. For 24-hour recorded information or to speak with someone at the Center, call 661-259-1347.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 24443 McBean Pkwy Valencia California 91355 United States


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-661-259-1347

E-Mail:


 * CA_Valencia@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Mon: 9:00am-5:00pm
 * Tue: 9:00am-5:00pm &amp; 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm &amp; 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Thu: 9:00am-5:00pm &amp; 6:00pm-9:00pm
 * Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

2016 Holiday Schedule- Closed:

Feb 15 Presidents Day Apr 2 General Conference May 30 Memorial Day Jul 4 Independence Day Sep 5 Labor Day Oct 1 General Conference Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day Dec 24-31 Christmas Week

Santa Clarita Valley Family History &amp; Technology Fair
Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 8:30am to 4:00pm

Click here to pre-register: SCVFamHistFair.com


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Family History Center Seminar Schedule for 2016
Seminars are free to the general public. '''All dates shown are on Thursday - Instruction from 7:00pm to 8:00 pm. To be added to our email list to be notified of upcoming seminar's and events, click here'''  March 3, 2016 Seminar: RootsTech Innovator Showdown

Description: If you like the TV show, “Shark Tank” you will love, “RootsTech 2016 Innovator Showdown”. Come and hear six of the top family history “app” developers from around the world pitch their cutting-edge technology to you and a panel of judges. These break though programs can help you bring your family history to life. You can vote for your favorite new program and maybe, win a prize. (Class level: All)

March 17, 2016
Seminar: What's New in Family Tree for 2016

Discription: He's sometimes called the "Stand-up Comedian of Utah". Come and learn the plans for what we are working on in 2016. Be the first to look at ideas and concepts and be able to participate in the directions Family Tree is taking. He will talk about the latest delivered features and how to use them effectively and our roadmap for the future! (Presenter: Ron Tanner. Class level: all)

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
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Databases and Software

 * 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.

Hardware and Equipment

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Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
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Links
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Volunteer at the Center
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