Discover the Whelan Collection, a remarkable archive of Australian literature with over 1,000 autographed books, manuscripts, and letters from 1892 to 1967. Collected by bibliophile Philip Whelan, it offers a rare glimpse into Australia’s rich storytelling heritage and vibrant literary culture.

Forget the heat this summer and escape to your National Library to discover something new.

September is a month for reflection and learning at the Library.

Film screening, writers festival, school holidays and more this October at the Library.

Broaden your horizons with this month’s events. Learn about astrophysics (and Dungeons & Dragons!) with Karlie Noon, discover artists’ books in our collection, get great advice from Kasey Chambers and immerse your kids in nature journalling at our school holiday workshops.

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

Rare instruments, a creative love story and celebrating dogs – there really is something for everyone at the Library this month!

Take a trip through time at the National Library this March.

Be illuminated at the National Library this March.

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