Old Photograph of a family on the beach

Chignell family at Dee Why Beach c1920

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 - 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

Curious about your family history but not sure where to start? 

Celebrate National Family History Month with the Local History team for an introductory workshop on how to navigate online databases to discover your family's past.

Join our beginners workshop and learn how to access, explore and document your ancestors using our free to access databases Ancestry, Find My Past and more. In the workshop, our staff will share tips on organising the information you discover along the way.

Bring along your iPad, tablet or laptop or borrow one of the Library's to follow along.

Pricing

Free

Bookings essential, limited spaces.

Workshops available:

  • Mona Vale: Tuesday 5 August, 2pm - 3.30pm
  • Warringah Mall: Tuesday 12 August, 2 - 3.30pm
  • Glen Street: Tuesday 19 August, 2 - 3.30pm
  • Manly: Tuesday 26 August, 2 - 3.30pm

Please note this is the same workshop delivered at multiple locations. Only one booking is needed.

If you require further one on one assistance with your research, please book in to a Family History Friday session.

Enquiries: 8495 5027 or libraryprograms@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Location

Manly Library, 1 Market Lane

Manly NSW 2095