Oakland California FamilySearch Library

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Oakland California FamilySearch Library

This article describes the services and resources available at a Family History Center, a branch facility of the Family History Library.

Public Welcome - Library is Fragrance Free

THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE MONDAY AND TUESDAY, MARCH 9-10, 2020 FOR MAINTENANCE, we will reopen for regular hours March 11, 2020

For upcoming events go to the box on the right side of this page and click on [Calendar].

AFRICAN AMERICAN Research Workshop – Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6 PM to 8 PM, except July and August. No appointment necessary.

CHINESE Research Help - Every Tuesday 1 - 9 PM. Call to schedule an appointment.

EAST BAY Genealogical Society – Meets the second Wednesday of every month at 10 AM. No appointment necessary.

FRENCH CANADIAN RESEARCH - Wednesdays - 6 - 8PM Jane Lindsey, CGS. No appointment necessary

SWEDISH RESEARCH – Thursdays - Need some help with your Swedish research? Join our experts on Thursdays between 10A and 4P for some individual assistance. No appointment necessary.

The Oakland FamilySearch Library is on Temple Hill and is shown in the lower right hand corner of this photo. Take the elevator down from the Visitor Center. Photo by Kourtney Jex Jarvis.

Library Updates

New class Series, 7 classes, Basic Skills, Intermediate Skills and Advanced Skills: Basics - February 14, 2020 10:30am - 12pm - Getting Started with the Basics - February 21, 2020 10:30am - 12pm - Beginning FamilySearch Records - Intermediate - February 28, 2020 10:30am - 12pm Attaching Records	Please check this site for all updates.

Get started on your own Family History by clicking: HERE. After the Pedigree Chart apppears, download and print it for yourself!

Oakland FSL
Address
4766 Lincoln Avenue Oakland, California 510-531-3905 Location Map fhcoakland@gmail.com
Hours
Tue-Wed: 10:00 am – 9 pm Thu-Sat: 10:00 am – 4 pm Sun- 3 pm- 7 pm Mon: Closed
FHC Pages
Home Contact Information Holiday Schedule Calendar Staff Training Schedule Classes Libraries and Societies Resources Catalog Volunteer

Download January Class Schedule Here: File:Oakland FHC January 2020 Class Schedule.pdf

Download February Class Schedule Here: File:February 2020 Class Schedule.pdf

Oakland California FamilySearch Library The Oakland California FamilySearch Library is one of the largest and most accessible centers for genealogical research in California. Besides providing free access to numerous subscription websites included but not limited to ancestry.com, Fold 3, Genealogy Bank, Archion and History.Geo, we also have over 7,000 volumes of books, periodicals, family histories, city and county histories, city directories, plus over 4,000 reels of microfilm and 8,795 microfiche containing millions of local vital records and historical census data from all over the world.

Location Map:

• Location Map

Email:

•  fhcoakland@gmail.com