Getting Started in Family History

Enjoy our great line-up of speakers, workshops, technology sessions, local and family history and community activities. We also offer a full program of storytimes and activities for kids throughout the year. All library events are free, and everyone is welcome.Sign up for our eNewsletterfor the latest library news and events.

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Learn how to begin researching your family history.

Hawthorn Library

Local and Family History

We host many interesting Local and Family History events and workshops throughout the year. 
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Learn how to begin researching your family history. The workshop will cover: <ul><li>Where to start</li><li>How to keep a log</li><li>How to find source documents</li><li>Using library resources.</li></ul>Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the event.This event is one of a series of events as part of National Family History Month.To find more events, subscribe to our <a href="https://app4.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=850740&s=872662&a=111417&k=cWtGssht2TsEJRDApNZqkpDhTN4_zOCx3DP_hWjZe0w" title="https://app4.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=850740&s=872662&a=111417&k=cWtGssht2TsEJRDApNZqkpDhTN4_zOCx3DP_hWjZe0w" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">newsletter</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/boroondara-libraries-3074435448" title="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/boroondara-libraries-3074435448">Eventbrite</a> to get notifications for events as they are added.Explore our new <a href="https://boroondara.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRNGEN/WPAC/ARCHIVE?HOMEPRMS=UD_HERITAGE" title="https://boroondara.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRNGEN/WPAC/ARCHIVE?HOMEPRMS=UD_HERITAGE" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Boroondara Heritage Collection</a> or visit our <a href="https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/services/libraries/digital-resources/local-and-family-history-online" title="https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/services/libraries/digital-resources/local-and-family-history-online" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Local and family history page</a> for more information and resources.