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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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<H1><center>'''The Concord FamilySearch Center is now open!<br> This is a scent-free facility.</center><H1>


'''Location Map:'''  
==='''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.


*[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]
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'''Address:'''
[[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]]


*3700 Concord Blvd Concord, CA 94519 United States
<br>
*The Center is located on the south-east corner of the Concord Meeting House.
*Drive to the rear of the building for parking.


*Language:English
==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.


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


*925-686-1766
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.


'''E-mail:'''
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.


*[mailto:CA_concord@ldsmail.net CA_concord@ldsmail.net]
==Volunteer at the Center==
*Response will be made to inquiries sent to our E-mail address
Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering at the Center! Our contact information is listed below.


'''Open Hours:'''
<br>


*'''Tuesday''':9:00am-5:00pm
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|<b><center>'''Center Hours'''</center></b>||<b><center>'''Contact Us'''<center><b>||'''2023 Closures'''
*'''Saturday:'''9:00am-1:00pm
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| 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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'''Holiday Schedule:'''
[[Category:California FamilySearch Centers]]
 
*'''April 5th 2014 - LDS General Conference:'''
*'''May 24th 2014 - Memorial Day Weekend:'''
*'''July 4-5, 2014 - Independence Day Weekend'''
*'''August 30th 2014 - Labor Day Weekend:'''
*'''October 4th 2014 - LDS General Conference:'''
*'''October 18, 2014 - Digging For Your Roots Seminar'''<br>
*'''November 24th, 29th 2014 - Thanksgiving Day Weekend:'''
*'''December 18th 2014 - January 5th 2015 - Christmas and New Year Holiday:'''
 
=== Calendar and Events  ===
 
==== Upcoming Events  ====
 
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==== '''Friday, September 12 - Wednesday, December 17 -- '''''<b>Family Activity Program</b>''  ====
 
Engage in family history by playing Family History Bingo! Everyone is welcome, and even children as young as 3 can participate. Recognition awards will be given to those who complete their boards. <br> To register or download the Family History Bingo Board, click on the links below: <br> <br> [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uIoTeT5Sr_seRG-eBwF10CpS3vw4YRAZ68NMzCa-v2Q/viewform?usp=send_form Click here to register for the Family History Center Activity] <br><br> [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6q0SsraftKXSi1BQklzdTZNRWM/edit?usp=sharing Click here to download a bingo board for ages 3-5] <br> [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6q0SsraftKXcE9HWkNhWTJlYkU/edit?usp=sharing Click here to download a bingo board for ages 6-12] <br> [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6q0SsraftKXRDJ0TjZ2Q1doOWM/edit?usp=sharing Click here to download a bingo board for ages 13+] <br><br> [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6q0SsraftKXZUpJR3k3R01LMlk/edit?usp=sharing Click here to see which requirements for other church programs (Duty to God, Personal Progress, etc.) are filled by completing the bingo board.]
 
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==== '''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 [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cacccgs/cccgs/organize.pdf 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 availableat the Concord CA Family History Center OR [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cacccgs/cccgs/beginners2015.pdf Click here] for details and a registration form. Registration and payment are required by February 9, 2015.
 
==== Class Schedule  ====
 
===== 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.'''
 
==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
 
=== Center Resources  ===
 
==== Collections  ====
 
[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''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&nbsp;Concord Family History Center is available online.
 
::::[http://184.168.30.96:8080/athcgi/athweb.pl?loc=CONCORD Concord Family History Center Catalog search page]
::::[http://184.168.30.96:8080/athcgi/athweb.pl Bay Area Family History Centers Catalog Search Page]<br>
 
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.&nbsp; Eleven computers, including two Macs, provide Internet access.
 
=== 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  ===
 
''(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|California Genealogical Society and Library]]''
 
[[Contra Costa County Genealogical Society|''Contra Costa County Genealogical Society'']]
 
[[California Online Genealogy Records|''California Online Genealogical Records'']]='''''This is a collection of links to California statewide databases and collections.'''''
 
[[Contra Costa County, California|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 http://guides.ccclib.org/genealogy]  
 
'''Memories of a Lifetime in Contra Costa County, California''' [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Memories-of-a-Lifetime-in-Contra-Costa-County-CA/516697705035627?ref=br_tf Facebook Link]
 
'''Contra Costa County Historical Society''' [http://www.cocohistory.com/ http://www.cocohistory.com/]
 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM79Epw_cp8A short fun video titled, ''Your Family Tree Explained'']
 
=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
 
''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''

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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

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