Image of 1920's red brick building with cream portico, green arched windows, and two flag poles.

Image of large reading room with table and chairs, book shelves and round suspended lights

Image of a red brick fire place with historic photo display and green chairs

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Queanbeyan-Palerang Heritage Library

Highlights

Explore rich local history of Queanbeyan and surrounding regions
View curated exhibitions in a heritage-listed former council building
Access rare books and archives in the Public Reading Room

Overview

Please note that the Heritage Library is currently temporarily closed to the public due to roof repairs, expected to finish by mid-late June 2026. For any local history enquiries, please contact the…

The Queanbeyan-Palerang local history collection has moved to the former Queanbeyan Council Chambers building, now the Frank Pangallo Heritage Library.

The Heritage Library's extensive local history collection contains a wealth of historical resources with a wide selection of books on the history of Bungendore, Braidwood, Queanbeyan, and surrounding region. It is of particular interest to local residents, visitors, historians, descendants of early families of the region, researchers, and students. The Heritage Library also hosts revolving exhibitions of historical material from the collection, curated by their specialist staff.

Please drop in to visit the public reading room to browse the local and family history book collection, or make a research appointment with the team.

The Heritage Library has a bus stop nearby, and has car parking within walking distance. There are steps at the front of the building, but alternate accessible entry is available by contacting the team.