Concord California Family History Center

The Concord California Family History Center serves Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, and surrounding communities. It is located in the broader Bay Area which is served by the Oakland California large Multi-stake Family History Center.



Location

 * 3700 Concord Blvd.
 * Concord, CA 94519


 * The Center is located at the southeast corner of the Concord meetinghouse.
 * Drive to the rear of the building for parking.
 * View on Map

Contact Us

 * Phone: 925-686-1766
 * Email: [mailto:CA_concord@ldsmail.net CA_concord@ldsmail.net]

Daily Schedule

 * Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
 * Wednesday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
 * Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
 * Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Closures

 * April 5, 2014
 * May 24, 2014
 * July 4-5, 2014
 * August 30, 2014
 * October 4, 2014
 * October 18, 2014 (The Center will be in use for the Digging for Your Roots seminar. Visit us to find out more and register.)
 * November 24-29, 2014
 * December 18, 2014 - January 5, 2015

Friday, September 12 - Wednesday, December 17 -- Family Activity Program
Engage in family history by participating in this year's Family History Center Activity! Everyone is welcome, and even children as young as 3 can participate. Recognition awards will be given to those who complete the activity. To register or download the Family History Activity boards, click on the links below: Click here to register for the Family History Center Activity (Haga clic aquí para registrarse para la Actividad Centro de Historia Familiar)  Click here to download an activity board for ages 3-7 Click here to download an activity board for ages 8-11 Click here to download an activity board for ages 12+  Haga clic aquí para descargar una tabla de la actividad para las edades 3-7 Haga clic aquí para descargar una tabla de la actividad para las edades 8-11 Haga clic aquí para descargar una tabla de la actividad para las edades 12+  Click here to see which requirements for other church programs (Duty to God, Personal Progress, etc.) are filled by completing the activity board. Haga clic aquí para ver que requisitos para otros programas de la iglesia (Deber a Dios, El Progreso Personal, etc) están llenos, completando el tablero de la actividad.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 -- Organizing Your Research
One lesson offered jointly at the Concord Family History Center by Contra Costa County Genealogy Society AND Concord Family History Center on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 6-8:30 PM.

Brochures including class description are available at the Concord Family History Center OR Click here.

There is no charge, pre-registration is NOT required and All are welcome.

Saturday, October 18, 2014 -- Digging For Your Roots
Announcing our 23rd Annual Family History Seminar with Keynote Speaker -- Janet Brigham

Brochures including class descriptions and a registration form are available at the Concord CA Family History Center. Registration and payment are required by September 30, 2014 to guarantee a syllabus.

Seminar and Syllabus - $25 per person Seminar only - $10 per person

Monday, February 23, 2015 -- Introduction to Genealogy
Six lessons offered jointly at the Concord Family History Center by Contra Costa Genealogical Society and Concord Family History Center. Beginning Monday, February 23, 2015 through Monday, March 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Brochures including class descriptions and a registration form are available at the Concord Family History Center OR Click here for details and a registration form. Registration and payment are required by February 9, 2015.

How to... class:
How to... classes are offered monthly; January through May, on the third Saturday at 10-11:30 AM.

There is no charge, pre-registration is NOT required and All are welcome.

The 2015 class schedule has not been announced.

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

A catalog of all of the books, periodicals, CD's and extended loan microfilms and microfiche held by the Concord Family History Center is available online.


 * Concord Family History Center Catalog search page
 * Bay Area Family History Centers Catalog Search Page

NOTE: When using the link to the Bay Area Family History Centers Catalog you are searching the catalogs of 15 family history centers. When you find a resource of interest, be sure to click on the "Show Copies" tab to see which location has the book, film. microfiche or CD you are interested in.

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
The Center has four microfilm readers capable of viewing 35mm and 16mm film, three microfiche readers, and a film scanner/printer. Eleven computers, including two Macs, provide Internet access.

Resources in the Local Area
(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)

Links
The following are links to other websites of interest to those who visit our center such as links to the local county and state wiki pages.

California Genealogical Society and Library

Contra Costa County Genealogical Society

California Online Genealogical Records=This is a collection of links to California statewide databases and collections.

Contra Costa County, California This is a collection of links to Contra Costa County databases and collections.

Contra Costa County Library Genealogy Guides http://guides.ccclib.org/genealogy

Memories of a Lifetime in Contra Costa County, California Facebook Link

Contra Costa County Historical Society http://www.cocohistory.com/

short fun video titled, Your Family Tree Explained