Did you know that Brimbank Library offers a variety of resources to help you get started with researching your family history, house history or our local history?
August is National Family History Month and it’s a great time to start your research journey! Family history research is a popular and addictive hobby. It is a great way to learn more about yourself, your family and the world around you, as well as a way to meet new family members and build relationships. You never know, you might be able to solve that long standing family mystery or uncover an ancestor with an interesting story of fame or resilience that will inspire future generations!
Here are a few ways to get started in digging up your family history with Brimbank Libraries.
Family & Local History Help
Book into one of our regular one-on-one sessions with a librarian at either Sunshine or Keilor Library to help you get started in your research or overcome brick walls.
Local History Drop-In
Volunteers from the Sunshine and District Historical Society visit the Sunshine Library every Wednesday from 2-4pm and run a drop-in session for local history enquiries. Bookings are not essential.
Ancestry
Brimbank Libraries holds a subscription to the Library edition of Ancestry, which is free for members to access from any library computer.
All you need is your library membership number and password.
First Nations
Visit our First Nations in Brimbank page for access to historical resources and information.
Local History Collection
We have a local history collection which is held at the Sunshine branch and includes books, ephemera, and copies of the Sunshine Advocate from 1924-2010. The Keilor branch holds the Keilor Messenger newspaper from 1971-1994. Please enquire in branch to view these items.
Our Local & Family History page offers more information, including links for history researchers across Australia.
What’s On
We offer a range of programs to support you in your family, house or local history research. Click here to browse all events
