Family History
We have a range of resources to assist with your family history research.
You may require your library card number (2002900xxxxxxx) and password to access some eLibrary products. Forgot password?
Ancestry Library Edition is an online genealogy research database. It gives you instant access to a wide range of resources for genealogical and historical research. Includes resources from Australia, NZ, USA and the UK.
Please note: Access is available only from Library PCs and devices connected to our Wi-Fi.
The British Newspaper Archive is a partnership between the British Library and Find my past to digitise the British Library's vast collection of newspapers. You can search news articles, family notices, letters, obituaries and advertisements from millions of pages of British and Irish newspapers from 1703 - 2003. To view pages from the archive, you'll need to be on a Library PC or connected to our Wi-Fi and register (for free) and be signed in.
Please note: Access is available only from Library PCs and devices connected to our Wi-Fi.
British Newspaper Archive search tips
Find my past allows you to search Australian, Irish, New Zealand and UK family history/genealogy records.
Please note: Access is available only from Library PCs and devices connected to our Wi-Fi.
Getting started guide
Find My Past have a developed a range of guides to help you get started. You'll find guides on researching your family history, creating your family tree and searching on Find My Past.
Getting started guide