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{{FHCpage|location=California}}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.
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=== Center Contacts and Hours   ===


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<br> '''Address:''' 3700 Concord Blvd., Concord, CA 94519
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<H1><center>'''The Concord FamilySearch Center is now open!<br> This is a scent-free facility.</center><H1>


*This is not a mailing address.&nbsp; Response will be made to inquiries sent to our E-mail address.  
==='''IMPORTANT: Bring a flash drive! You cannot save data on FamilySearch Center computers.'''===
*The Center is located on the south-east corner of the Concord Meeting House.&nbsp; Drive to the rear of the building for parking.  
*The FSC computers are not backed up nor secured, and are publicly accessible.
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3700+Concord+Boulevard,+Concord,+CA+94519&hl=en&ll=37.97602,-122.006543&spn=0.013109,0.02281&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=53.345014,93.427734&vpsrc=6&hnear=3700+Concord+Blvd,+Concord,+California+94519&t=m&z=16 Location on Map]
*The computers remove all saved data from all accounts after each user signs off.
*In order to keep your data, save it on a flash drive or email it to yourself before leaving the center.


'''Phone:''' (925) 686-1766
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'''E-mail:''' [mailto:ca_concord@ldsmail.net ca_concord@ldsmail.net]  
[[File:Concord CA FHC Front of Building.jpg|Front of building]]
[[File:Concord CA FHC outside sign.jpg|Parking lot sign]]
[[File:Concord CA FHC Outside Door.jpg|Door to FamilySearch Center]][[File:Concord Photo Converter.jpg|320x320px]]  


'''Open Hours:'''<br>  
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*'''Tuesday:''' 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. <br>
==Address and Directions==
*'''Wednesday:''' 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. <br>
Our address is 3700 Concord Blvd, Concord, CA 94519. The FamilySearch Center is located in the southeast corner of the Concord meetinghouse. Drive to the rear of the building for parking.
*'''Thursday:''' 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. <br>
*'''Saturday:''' 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br>


'''Holiday Schedule:'''
==About Us==
Welcome! The Concord California FamilySearch Center serves Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, and their surrounding communities.


*Closed the week of July 4
We have a lot going on, so use the links in the menu above to find out about getting involved and to get help with your research.


=== Calendar and Events  ===
We now have digital conversion capabilities, so come with your old reel to reel, camcorder, and VHS tapes to convert them to digital formats. We can also digitize cassette tape recordings of memories.


==== Upcoming Events  ====
==Volunteer at the Center==
Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering at the Center! Our contact information is listed below.


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== How &nbsp;to class:<sup></sup>10 am 15 March 2014. "Write a life Story for you and your family” Instructor Beth Smith  ==
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=== Center Resources  ===
| style="text-align:center; font-size:11pt" |<center>Tuesday: 10am - 2pm<br>Wednesday: 5pm - 8pm<br>Thursday: 1pm - 5pm<br>Saturday: 10am - 1pm<br></center>|| style="text-align:center; font-size:11pt"|<center>(925)-686-1766<br><br>[mailto:CA_concord@familyhistorymail.org <span style="color:white;">  CA_concord@familyhistorymail.org</span>]<br><br>Center Directors: Alan & Samantha Ricks </center>|| style="text-align:center; font-size:11pt" |April 1, 2023 - General Conference <br>April 8, 2023 - Easter <br>July 4, 2023 - Independence Day<br>September 30, 2023 - General Conference<br> November 19-25, 2023 - Thanksgiving Holiday <br>December 17, 2023 - January 1, 2024 - Winter Holiday<br>
 
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==== Collections  ====
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:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
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:*A catalog of all of the books, periodicals, CD's and extended loan microfilms and microfiche held by the&nbsp;Concord Family History Center is available online
:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [http://184.168.30.96:8080/athcgi/athweb.pl?loc=CONCORD Concord Family History Center Catalog search page]<br>  
:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [http://184.168.30.96:8080/athcgi/athweb.pl Bay Area Family History Centers Catalog Search Page]<br>
 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''NOTE ''': When using the link to the Bay Area Family History Centers Catalog you&nbsp;are&nbsp;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  ====
[[Category:California FamilySearch Centers]]
 
:*The Center has seven microfilm readers capable of viewing 35mm and 16mm film, three microfiche readers, a film scanner/printer and eleven comuters, one of which is a Mac, which provide access to Internet databases.
 
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=== Center Services  ===
 
==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
 
''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)''
 
=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
 
''(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  ===
 
''(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)''
 
=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
 
''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
 
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Latest revision as of 16:32, 1 May 2024


Home Events and Classes Facility Resources Other Resources Contact Us

The Concord FamilySearch Center is now open!
This is a scent-free facility.

IMPORTANT: Bring a flash drive! You cannot save data on FamilySearch Center computers.

  • The FSC computers are not backed up nor secured, and are publicly accessible.
  • The computers remove all saved data from all accounts after each user signs off.
  • In order to keep your data, save it on a flash drive or email it to yourself before leaving the center.


Front of building Parking lot sign Door to FamilySearch CenterConcord Photo Converter.jpg


Address and Directions

Our address is 3700 Concord Blvd, Concord, CA 94519. The FamilySearch Center is located in the southeast corner of the Concord meetinghouse. Drive to the rear of the building for parking.

About Us

Welcome! The Concord California FamilySearch Center serves Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, and their surrounding communities.

We have a lot going on, so use the links in the menu above to find out about getting involved and to get help with your research.

We now have digital conversion capabilities, so come with your old reel to reel, camcorder, and VHS tapes to convert them to digital formats. We can also digitize cassette tape recordings of memories.

Volunteer at the Center

Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering at the Center! Our contact information is listed below.


Center Hours
Contact Us
2023 Closures
Tuesday: 10am - 2pm
Wednesday: 5pm - 8pm
Thursday: 1pm - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 1pm
(925)-686-1766

CA_concord@familyhistorymail.org

Center Directors: Alan & Samantha Ricks
April 1, 2023 - General Conference
April 8, 2023 - Easter
July 4, 2023 - Independence Day
September 30, 2023 - General Conference
November 19-25, 2023 - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 17, 2023 - January 1, 2024 - Winter Holiday