Local Studies Library

The Local Studies Library is on the first floor of Southport Library, on the corner of Garden and Lawson Streets, and offers a wide range of information about the history, culture, environment and development of the Gold Coast region. Our resources include stories, images and documents recording our city's history and heritage.

If you want to learn more about the Gold Coast, are curious to see how your suburb once looked, or interested in tracing your family history, we're here to help. Please email us with any non-urgent requests.

Parking

Time-limited free parking is provided outside the library. This includes accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities.

Features and facilities

  • Local Studies

Opening hours

  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday
    • 09:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    • 09:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    • 09:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Thursday
    • 09:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Friday
    • 09:00 AM–05:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed

Our libraries are closed for Gold Coast public holidays.

Contact details

07 5667 5940
(7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday)

Location

Southport Library, corner of Garden and Lawson Streets,  Southport 4215 - Get directions

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