The National Library of Australia lends works from its collections to other libraries and to museums, galleries and other collecting institutions for the purpose of exhibition. The Library is also a borrower of works from individuals and institutions for the purpose of exhibition.

The Canberra & District Historical Society proudly presents the 2026 Canberra Day Oration.

431 books, mostly Russian works published in countries other than the Soviet Union, including China, the United States, and Australia, in the years after 1917.

Learn more about this document made to guide how the Library will make it possible for all Australians to connect with their rich national heritage. 

Explore our events held in 2021, captured by the Australian Web Archive.

Author and poet Nam Le discussed his book '36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem' with local Canberra author and Artistic Director of the Canberra Writers Festival, Beejay Silcox.

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

Personal archives and collections quick tips

Nature enthusiasts and booklovers alike are in for a treat as the second edition of the bestselling NLA Publishing title World Heritage Sites of Australia will be released.

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