A major collection of around 6000 titles in Chinese and Western languages, with strengths in Chinese history, biography, literature and philosophy, especially the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) and 20th century.

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

From cosy reading nooks to fun school holiday programs, we've got spaces and events that cater to all ages.

Dr Kate Flaherty, senior Lecturer in English and Drama at ANU, and actors from Bell Shakespeare uncovered one of the most amusing and successful literary hoaxes of all time.

Look to the stars with stories and collections that tell Australia's role in space exploration.

Read about Creative Arts Fellow Celia Craig's experience of exploring the papers of musician Miriam Hyde.

Explore our exhibitions from 2020 and 2021, captured by the Australian Web Archive.

Explore our exhibitions from 2020 and 2021, captured by the Australian Web Archive.

A list of our exhibitions held from 2000 to 2009.

A list of our exhibitions held from 1992 to 1999.