Readers will embark on a thrilling journey through turn-of-the-century Sydney in a new middle-grade adventure novel.

The National Library has announced the 23 recipients of National Library of Australia Fellowships, Scholarships, Creative Arts Fellowships and Asia Study Grants in 2025.

The Library has an ambitious mission: to assemble a complete collection of Australian published work.

The Library is recording interviews with a diverse range of Australians to ensure that stories of the COVID-19 pandemic are captured for present and future generations.

Director-General, Dr Marie-Louise Ayres FAHA has announced her intention to retire in April 2026. 

Two new books in The Artists of the National Library of Australia series will be published in February 2025.

Applications for 2025 National Library of Australia Fellowships and Creative Arts Fellowships open on 12 March 2024

Applications for 2026 National Library of Australia Fellowships and Creative Arts Fellowships open on 17 March 2025.

Applications for 2027 National Library of Australia Fellowships and Creative Arts Fellowships open on 23 February 2026.

The National Library of Australia is calling on Australians with Indian heritage to add their story and experiences to the national collection.