Ventura California Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 3501 Loma Vista Road Ventura, CA 93003 United States
 * Location Map
 * Entrance is located on the west side of building. Ring bell if the door is locked.

Phone: 


 * 1-805-643-5607

E-mail:


 * ca_ventura@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours: 
 * Tuesdays: 12 pm to 4 pm
 * Thursdays: 10 am to 5 pm

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed holidays, August, Thanksgiving week, and last 2 weeks of December.

Upcoming Events:
RootsTech 2022 3-5 March "The World's Largest Family History Conference." An online free event to "learn, discover and be inspired". Sign Up now!

Class Schedule:
All classes are free and online. They are offered by FamilySearch and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Please register before class at the links below.


 * Family History Library Classes and Webinars - presented by the Family History Library in Salt Lake City
 * Classes in the Learning Center - presented by FamilySearch

Collections

 * Large book collection - centering on all areas of the United States. Local maps of Ventura available in the library. Other family history references and databases are available online. See "Links" below.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal - This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access to premium family history software and over thirteen websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Our center has 9 computers with access to the FHC Portal and a variety of premium websites.
 * Copier/Printer
 * Scanner with direct access to FamilySearch
 * Wireless access available for laptop and tablet computers.
 * All services are FREE of charge.

Resources in the Local Area

 * Ojai California Family History Center


 * Ventura County Genealogical Society Meetings are held at the Camarillo Library on the third Saturday each month from 1-4 PM. 

Volunteer at the Center
''Volunteers needed and invited for 4 hour shifts on a regular basis each week. Please contact the Family History Center and leave a message if you are interested.''