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Important work on our library systems will be occurring Monday 30 January from 10:00 PM until 2:00 AM the following day. The library catalogue and borrowing new items from the eLibrary apps and collections will be unavailable during this period. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Moreton Bay history

Discover the region’s past with libraries, museums and heritage trails, through programs, stories, photographs, books, manuscripts and online resources.

History and heritage collection

The Moreton Bay Local History Collection captures the history of the Moreton Bay Region, showing how our communities and suburbs have grown and changed over time.

Caboolture District history

Caboolture has a rich, yet quiet history. With its proximity to Brisbane, capital of the Queensland, Caboolture was one of the first areas of the State opened to European settlement.

Pine Rivers District history

Explore the rich history of the Pine Rivers District, the once open plains filled with trees and vegetation are now buildings and shops supporting modern suburban communities.

Redcliffe District history

Redcliffe, Queensland’s first settlement city, has a rich and varied history.