Want to learn more about Ipswich’s history? Looking to solve a local or family mystery?
Come join the resident Local history Librarian in the Ipswich History Room to discover some hidden gems or research your own Ipswich roots.
Start your family history research journey with this session on Ancestry.com basics.
Dating a photo requires a bit of detective work. In this session you will discover the clues we look for in an image (fashion, transport, advertising, physical format) to figure out when a photo was taken.
Explore a range of resources including the Australian War Memorial and the National Archives of Australia and uncover your family’s service history.
Are you curious about the history of your house?
This workshop will show you how to get started in your journey to discover who previously lived at your house.
Learn how to access guides and resources exploring First Nations ancestry.
Picture Ipswich is constantly growing. Discover what is new in the collection and how you might be able to use the archive for your family history research.
Immerse yourself in history and culture with the power of virtual reality and 360° Photography.
Historical information from a variety of sources can be viewed on microfiche.
Explore our collection of historical images, interviews and books of Ipswich.
Stories detailing some of the people, places and events of Ipswich’s past.
Explore defining moments in Ipswich’s history – the events, people and places of significance that made our city.
Discover more about your family history and the heritage of our city.
The Local History Rooms contain extensive resources to assist with local and family history research.
Join us at the Ipswich Children’s Library, Springfield Central Library, Redbank Plains Library, and Rosewood Library as we showcase the fascinating history of Ipswich!