Resources for adults and lifelong learners

Learn about how to participate in the Library's learning webinars.

The Library Council consists of 12 members.

Find out about President of the Myer Foundation, Rupert Myer AO, keynote speech at the Library’s 2024 Patron Dinner.

Over 6000 books, pamphlets and journals mainly related to Australian history and politics, as well as personal papers and a significant number of British and American imprints.

Twitchers rejoice as a new book showcasing the sketches and paintings of master bird painter William T. Cooper is set for release by NLA Publishing.

This small but significant collection of early 20th-century German and Austrian books includes poetry, plays, novels, essays, fairytales, folklore, art books, memoirs, and works on theatre and opera. Many are rare or limited editions, notable for their fine bindings and illustrations.

Answers to frequently-asked questions about legal deposit

Create a legacy and join the Hazel de Berg circle by making a bequest to the Library.

Ever wondered how people learned the piano in the 1780s, 1880s and 1980s?