Be inspired by these highlights from our collection to discover more of Canberra.

The National Library of Australia in Canberra has welcomed the appointment of two Council members.

Mike Bowers

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'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.

Our vision for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the National Library of Australia is intrinsically linked to legal, responsible and ethical innovation in service to unlocking the national collection - in ways that further amplify its breadth, accessibility and impact without perpetrating or entrenching harms.