Joondalup Library houses the purpose-built Local History areas on the lower ground floor. Local history collects, preserves and celebrates the Joondalup region’s rich local heritage. It contains a variety of resources on the history, development, environment and culture of the Joondalup and Wanneroo area, and provides researchers with a picture of life in the region from Aboriginal times to the present day.

Joondalup Library’s local history collection is a treasure trove of information about the early settlement of the City of Joondalup and Wanneroo areas. The local history team collects, preserves and celebrates the rich heritage of the area.

Local history resources include

• Books, reports and unpublished theses
• Oral histories
• Maps
• Ephemera and school memorabilia
• Annual reports
• Council documents and minutes
• Community News articles
• Stories and suburb history.

Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9.30pm- 4pm.
Closed Sundays and public holidays.