New Look - New Name -New Hours

The San Joaquin Valley Heritage & Genealogy Center (Formerly the CA Room)

We are now open the same hours as the Central Library!

Mon- Thurs 10 AM to 7 PM
Fri - Sat 10 AM to 5 PM
Sun 12 Noon to 5 PM

Come down and visit us!

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  1. Denise11 August, 2014 08:55

    Yay! New hours, New post! Let's see some more!!

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