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A black and white image of cyclists racing on a street lined by spectators

Australian Cyclists riding through a village, the street lined by spectators, during the Tour de France bicycle race, 1928, nla.obj-150936915 
 

What's On in November 2025 at the National Library
21 Oct 2025

Music, theatre, cycling, photography and much more happening at the Library this November.

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Two women looking down at something out of frame. One is wearing a pink shirt and one is wearing a blue shirt.

Helen Garner and Drusilla Modjeska, image courtesy of Drusilla Modjeska.

What's On in June 2024 at the National Library
29 May 2024

Come in from the cold and warm up with a variety of conversations and lectures at the National Library this June.

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A variety of books and gifts displayed nicely on a table in front of stained glass windows.

Books and gifts from the Bookshop

What's on in December 2023 at the National Library
01 Dec 2023

Start planning your summer holidays with events happening at the Library.

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She's on the Money by Victoria Devine and Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape

She's on the Money by Victoria Devine and The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape

What's hot in non-fiction: Summer reading suggestions from your National Librarians
27 Jan 2023

Interested in adding more non-fiction books to your reading list? Check out these recommendations from staff at the National Library.

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Book cover with blue text reading 'The Snow Wombat' and an illustration of a wombat walking through snow on a bright cloudless day

Susannah Chambers, The snow wombat, 2016, nla.cat-vn7049949

What to read this winter
27 Jun 2024

Get some winter book recommendations to suit all reading moods.

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Welcome to our new website
10 Dec 2024

Find out more about our redesigned website - a new way to explore the Library.

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Welcome Senator Dr Jess Walsh
15 Jul 2024

The Library is proud to announce the appointment of Senator Dr Jess Walsh to the Council.

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Eualayai/Gamillaroi woman with long brown hair wearing a black top and statement necklace smiling and standing in front of the National Library building
Welcome Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO
15 Jul 2024

The Library is proud to welcome our newest Council member Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO.
 

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Three colourful advertisements, including a board game, photoshopped on a black and white background

James, Billy & Swallow & Ariell Ltd., Cut yourself a piece of cake and make yourself at home, 1923, nla.obj-178550052. MacRobertson (Firm) issuing body & Specialty Press, MacRobertson's Max-Mints alphabet book (Melbourne, Vic), 1927, nla.obj-278715145. Sanitarium Health Food Company, Wheat-convoy, c.1940, nla.obj-498265913.

Wacky, weird and wonderful marketing
14 May 2024

Dive into the world of wacky advertising from decades past.

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Group of men in white pants and dark blazers standing in a field. One of them holds a previous version of the Australian flag and another a sign that Reads 'Australie'

Léquipe d'Australie, 1924, nla.obj-148686918

Voyage to the 1924 Paris Olympics
05 Jul 2024

Explore letters written by Dorothy Richmond about her experience travelling to Europe with the 1924 Australian Olympic team.

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Epi dance group

Epi (Vanuatu) cultural dance group performing at Saralana Park, 27 July 2023. Photograph courtesy of Melanesian Arts & Culture Festival 2023

Visiting Vanuatu and the Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival 2023
27 Oct 2023

Library staff recently attended the Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST), returning with new acquisitions, knowledge and connections.

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Vale Senator Linda White
04 Mar 2024

Heartfelt condolences are extended to her family on behalf of the Director General and staff from the National Library of Australia.

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