Our highly experienced local studies staff have a huge amount of knowledge on the history of the Northern Beaches. They manage a large collection of photographs, maps, plans, oral histories and ephemera relating to the area.

The Local Studies/Family History team are available at Dee Why, Mona Vale and Manly Library between 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. For detailed enquiries and research, arrange an appointment by emailing localhistory@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au with as much detail as you can provide or call 8495 5027.