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='''Upcoming Events'''=
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Our next HOW TO class is on<br><b>Saturday, June 15, 2019</b><br>10:00 AM - 11:30 AM  
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<H1><center>'''The Concord FamilySearch Center is now open!<br> This is a scent-free facility.</center><H1>


'''Class:''' <b>"Useful Genealogy Websites"</b><br>There is more to doing online research than Ancestry and FamilySearch.
==='''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.


Instructor:     Susan Swindell
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Class is free <br>Questions: Call Jackie 925-827-4729
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'''THERE WILL BE NO  ''HOW TO''  CLASS IN AUGUST'''
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'''''HOW TO'' Classes will resume in January 2020'''
==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.


==='''Live Webinars'''===
==About Us==
from Salt Lake City Family History Library will be streamed to the
Welcome! The Concord California FamilySearch Center serves Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, and their surrounding communities.


Concord Family History Center 
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.


These classes are OPEN TO ALL 
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.


Dates                      - Time    - Subject                                                                    - Level.
==Volunteer at the Center==
Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering at the Center! Our contact information is listed below.


Tuesday, 7 June      - 9:00    - Using the FamilySearch Catalog Effectively            - Beginner
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Tuesday, 11 June    - 9:00    - Using the FamilySearch Wiki                                    - Beginner
 
Tuesday, 18 June    - 9:00  - Using the FamilySearch Mobile Apps                        - Beginner
 
Tuesday, 25 June    - 9:00  - Discovering the FamilySearch Community                - Beginner
 
Tuesday, 25 June    - 10:00 - Germans from Russia: An Overview                          - Beginner
 
Tuesday, 25 June    - 12:00 - Germans Research: Mecklenburg Censuses            - Beginner
 
Tuesday, 2 July    - 9:00    - What's New at FamilySearch        i    - Beginner
 
Tuesday, 9 July    - 9:00    - Overview of FamilySearch                                    - Beginner
 
Tuesday, 16 July    - 9:00  - Navigating, Adding and Editing, Standardization of Dates and Places on Family Tree                        - Beginner
 
Tuesday, 23 June    - 9:00  - Tips and Tricks for Fnding Elusive Records on FamilySearch                - Beginner
 
Tuesday, 30 July    - 9:00 - Research Help and Searching Records on Family Tree                          - Beginner
 
==='''Family Historians - Genealogy Interest Group'''===
On-going on Tuesday's at 10:00 AM - Noon
 
''(Immediately following the 9 AM streamed SLC Live Webinars mentioned above)''<br>If you are working on your family genealogy and would like support either with the process of<br>researching effectively or in finding elusive information or would like to share your progress<br>with interested, knowledgeable, friendly people. This open, on-going weekly group will discuss <br>topics about building sound practices and developing a strong research foundation. 
 
'''All are welcome.'''<br>
 
===SLC Family History Library Webinar Classes===
For an extensive list of webinar class links, current and past, visit: <br>'''familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library'''<br>Scroll down to '''Current Month Schedules''' and <br>Select the '''Current Month''' or '''View Past Webinars'''. <br>All are welcome to watch these webinars at home or <br>at the Concord Family History Center.<br>
 
===About Us===
 
Welcome! The Concord California Family History 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 to the right to find out about getting involved and to get help with your research.


===Volunteer at the Center===
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Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering at the Center.
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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