Delve into Ireland’s rich history and culture with the Auchmuty Collection. Featuring rare books, pamphlets, and journals from 1900 to 1950, this specialised resource explores Anglo-Irish relations, the Irish Free State, and more. A treasure trove for researchers, donated by Margaret Auchmuty in 1983.

Escape the cold this August and get involved with activities run by the National Library.

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Discover the origins of Australia Day and guide students to consider what it means  to different people using promotional material from our collection.

Explore 2 different examples of artistic responses to the Second World War. 

Hear from Colin Thiele, Kylie Tennant, Gabrielle Wang, Doris Pilkington, Norman Lindsay and Christina Stead as they share their thoughts, memories and creative journeys.

Peter Macinnis

The Library's Australian printed collections contain substantial material which can support research into Australian companies.

Dive into two of the earliest English publications to feature Australian flowers and the stunning images they contain.

The Australian Joint Copying Project is a collection of historical material relating to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific dating from 1560 to 1984.

How to find information about Australian literature awards.