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|Gain additional research resources via the Georgina Cole library in Carlsbad. With just your Carlsbad library card you can use: Archives Unbound, Fold3, Heritage Quest, and Newspapers.com -Library Edition from the comfort of home. Come to class and learn how! | |Gain additional research resources via the Georgina Cole library in Carlsbad. With just your Carlsbad library card you can use: Archives Unbound, Fold3, Heritage Quest, and Newspapers.com -Library Edition from the comfort of home. Come to class and learn how! | ||
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Revision as of 01:25, 27 April 2019
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
We serve the Family History needs of all who visit. The center is served by North County Transit District bus route 318. Access off of Oak St through parking area.
Location[edit | edit source]
Address: 1310 Foothill Drive Vista, CA 92084-4048 United States Location Map
The center is accessed from the parking lot at the South-East corner. DO NOT use building front doors as no one will know you are there.
The parking lot entrance is off Oak St. across from the Foothill Oak Elementary School.
Contact Info[edit | edit source]
| Phone | 1-760-945-6053 |
| CA_Vista@ldsmail.net |
Hours[edit | edit source]
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00am | 2:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am | 12:00 pm |
Holiday Schedule Closures[edit | edit source]
| 2019 Closures | Reason | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6-7 | Closed for LDS General Conference | |
| May 25 | Closed for Memorial Day Weekend | |
| Jul 4 | Closed for Independence Day | |
| Jul 30 - Aug 10 | Closed for Summer Break* | *Open by appointment only during this time |
| Aug 31 | Closed for Labor Day Weekend | |
| Oct 5 - 6 | Closed for LDS General Conference | |
| Oct 31 | Closing Early for Halloween | |
| Nov 26 -30 | Closed for Thanksgiving | |
| Dec 23 - Jan 6 | Closed for Christmas and New Year* | *Open by appointment only during this time |
| Sundays | *Open by appointment only during this time |
2019 Classes[edit | edit source]
All presentations are free of charge to participants. Classes are held each month on the 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
| January 24 | How to Use MyHeritage.com |
| February 28 | No Class |
| March 28 | Collecting Oral Histories by Tatum Rosequist a genealogist who presently works for the Carlsbad Library system. Come learn great tips for collecting stories to enhance your family history. |
| April 25 | Gain additional research resources via the Georgina Cole library in Carlsbad. With just your Carlsbad library card you can use: Archives Unbound, Fold3, Heritage Quest, and Newspapers.com -Library Edition from the comfort of home. Come to class and learn how! |
| May 23 | RootsTech - revisited; A view of what we can learn from the recorded sessions |
| June 27 | FamilySearch - partner(s) |
| July 25 | DNA and Family History |
| August 22 | FamilySearch Wiki - use it to expand your search |
| September 26 | FamilyTree - to merge or not to merge? |
| October 24 | Family History as a Family |
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
First Tuesday of the month 9:30 am
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Our book room has a large selection of collected works and "how to" resources.
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The Vista FHC is equipped with number of internet linked computers, and a flatbed scanner for documents and photos.
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
The Carlsbad "Cole Library" with the North County Genealogical Society is another useful resource in this area.