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.

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

The Library Council consists of 12 members.

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

Resources for adults and lifelong learners

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This activity provides students with context and background information about the physical location and cultural environment in which Picnic at Hanging Rock is set.

As part of our Enlighten Festival program, local children's author Stephanie Owen Reeder presented a live reading from her latest book, Courageous Kids and Their Amazing Adventures.

As part of our Enlighten Festival program, join local children's author Kathy Weeden for a live reading of her picture book Phonobet.

Through musical performance and conversation, we explored the Library's collection of works by acclaimed composer Luke Styles.

A large number of photographs and negatives taken by Loke Wan Tho on his ornithological expeditions to the Pacific, Asia and Europe in the 1950s and early 1960s, as well as papers, books and maps.