What's on in History and heritage

From tracing your family history to discovering more about City of Moreton Bay's past and workshops to help you date photographs there is so much to learn about our history and heritage.

Join one of our events to discover more.

Preservation Station - Arana Hills

Monday, 16 February 2026 | 08:00 PM to Saturday, 28 February 2026 | 06:00 PM

Arana Hills Library will host a pop-up Preservation Station from December to February with an A3 size archival quality scanner that can digitise various formats.

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Crescent, Arana Hills 4054

Tagged as: , Computers and technology, History and heritage, Interest groups

Genealogy help

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

12 more dates

Discover your family history with free genealogy sessions at Bribie Island and Arana Hills libraries! Discover tools including Ancestry and Findmypast as well as free websites in these personal sessions.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Genealogy

Museum Highlights Tour

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM

50+ more dates

Experience the highlights of our rich social history as you take a free guided museum tour and explore the people, places, and stories that make up City of Moreton Bay.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Memory Boxes

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | 02:30 PM to 03:00 PM

16 more dates

Take a stroll down memory lane with one of our Memory Boxes from the City of Moreton Bay museums. Rediscover cherished items of the past, reminisce, or marvel at life without our modern conveniences!

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Unlocking Queensland's past: Researching State Archives - Strathpine

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

City of Moreton Bay Libraries | Navigate the rich holdings of Queensland State Archives with Cathie Sherwood to uncover records for your family history research.

Strathpine Library, 1 Station Street, Strathpine 4500

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Australian research: Places you never thought to look - Bribie Island

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

As researchers we sometimes limit ourselves to the obvious instead of thinking “outside the box”. Find out what "free" material is available at this City of Moreton Bay Libraries workshop.

Bribie Island Library, 1 Welsby Parade, Bongaree 4507

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Scottish research: Exploring resources - Caboolture

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Like Ireland, Scottish records are sometimes difficult to source. Learn how to find records you never thought existed at this workshop with City of Moreton Bay Libraries.

Caboolture Library, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture 4510

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Talks and workshops