After Hours Archives

Special Saturday opening for FHM

How Can The Archives Help?
It can be hard to know where to start with our collection so we have produced some guides to help you trace your interests through the various resources held by BRAC, PROV and the library. They are mostly Bendigo-focused but we have similar resources mentioned for other areas, including Strathfieldsaye, McIvor, Raywood and Marong.
Sandhurst Ancestors in the Archives
Sandhurst House Hunting in the Archives
Quick Guide to the Archives

Records Ready For You in the Reading Room

Many items in our collection are located off-site so it's important to order the records you wish to view
before 6PM Friday 23rd August
This will ensure they're ready for your to collect on Saturday.
Records can also be ordered up until 11AM on Saturday morning for availability at 2PM in the Reading Room (except items held at the Nolan Street Repository - refer catalogue).

The full catalogue of PROV records held at BRAC can be viewed HERE.

If you're new to public records or a bit rusty on the process, our quick guide can help:
Ordering PROV records to the BRAC Reading Room

To go directly to the record for ordering, cut and paste the URL link from the catalogue into a new browser window. To access records with a link to the Find My Past site, you will need to be logged in as a subscriber OR use the free Library subscription on the library computers or whilst your own device is connected to the Library Wi-Fi.

Please note that the Maps & Plans Collection cannot be accessed on Saturday 24 August.

Accessing the Reading Room

The Reading Room is located on the second floor of the Bendigo Library in Hargreaves Street Bendigo. Upon entering the Reading Room, you'll need read the conditions of entry and sign in at the first desk. Note that pens or other ink implements, food, drink, large folders and bags are not permitted in the reading room. Lockers are available in the library for a $2 refundable deposit.

Download the Quick Guide to BRAC here.

BRAC - Sharing the History of Northern & Central Victoria

While housed in Bendigo, the repository is an access point for public records from nine municipal areas: Mildura Rural City Council, Shire of Gannawarra, City of Greater Bendigo, Shire of Campaspe, Shire of Mount Alexander, Loddon Shire, Swan Hill Rural City Council and Buloke Shire Council.

Celebrating Family History Month