Beloved children’s author Dianne Wolfer presents a captivating new work inspired by the iconic Australian poem, The Man from Snowy River by Banjo Paterson.

Maritime historian Chris Maxworthy explored early interactions of colonial Australia with Peru and Chile (1788-1810).

An immersive read-through of this new classic, followed by a hands-on crafting activity where children could collage their own horse. 

We collect Australia's stories. Ensure your story is preserved for future generations through legal deposit.

The Library only needs one copy of a publication and we prefer electronic.

We're seeking ephemera, such as pamphlets, posters, badges and programs, from the Australian-Indian community.

A special In Conversation event with internationally acclaimed Irish novelist Colum McCann focused on his new novel, Twist. 

Applications are now open for the 2025 Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program.

Bookplate cafe is open 7 days a week and Paperplate cafe is open on weekdays.

We create books that tell stories by and about Australians. Our titles draw on the Library's extensive collections to share Australia's culture and history.