The Southern California
Genealogical Society
Family Research Library
Hours
Tuesday—Thursday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Third and fourth Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Fridays
See Calendar for meetings and special events
Plan Your Visit
A FamilySearch Affiliate Library
Search
Thousands of Volumes and
Family Histories
The Library is home to more than 40,000 volumes, including 6,000 family histories. Research resources include manuscripts, microforms, maps, periodicals, and electronic data resources for use by members and the general public.
Dig Into
Regional Collections
The Library's Southern California collection is as diverse and interesting as the 24 million people who populate the region.
Personal Assistance
Our Knowledgable Librarians Help You Find What You're Looking For
Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, SCGS librarians are here to assist you with your onsite search. From pointing you to the right books to helping you to navigate a genealogical website, we're here to make your family research experience meaningful.
Access
Can't visit the library onsite? SCGS members can access library editions of the following genealogical websites:
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My Heritage
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Newspaper Archives
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Fold3
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HistoryGeo
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African American Heritage (AAH)
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Black Freedom Struggle
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Genealogy Quebec
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PRDH - Programme de recherche en démographie historique
Learn
How-to Family History Books
Whether you're new to family history or a pro, you'll find books about research and methodology. Tell a librarian what you're looking for!
We Accept
Library Donations
Of course, SCGS welcomes monetary donations. But we're also interested in donations to our library, including family histories, books, maps...
Visit Us
Location
Southern California Genealogical Society and Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504-2408
818.843.7247 or 818.THE.SCGS
FAX: 818.843.7262
Conduct
​Library visitors can use our onsite computers to access the following websites:
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African American Heritage (AAH)
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American Ancestors (NEHGS)
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FamilySearch
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Find My Past
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Fold3 Library Edition
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HistoryGeo.com
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LaFrance
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MyHeritage Library Edition
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Newspaper Archives
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PRDH - Programme de recherche en démographie historique (Quebec French-Canadian genealogy)
Ask Us
Questions?
Questions or suggestions? Please send an email to membership@scgsgenealogy.com with your name and email. We'll check our records and get back to you.
