Dr Samuel White will discuss his recent Fellowship research focused on the historical use of military call-outs and the decision-making processes behind deploying troops in Australia.

The Canberra & District Historical Society proudly presents the 2026 Canberra Day Oration.

Explore events, exhibitions, learning sessions, talks, and discussions - both online and in-person.

The Volunteer Program offers you an opportunity to play an active role in supporting and promoting the work of the Library.

The disclosure log lists information which has been released in response to an FOI request.

Learn about the history of our building, our services, and explore our behind-the-scenes spaces by joining a free guided tour.

Friends work together to encourage public and private support for the Library and its collections and resources.

The Emissions Reduction Plan maps a pathway and actions to enable the Library to reduce operational emissions and contribute towards the APS Net Zero 2030 target.

We request that you inform us if you wish to publish, reproduce, print, use online, broadcast, perform, display, include in a film, project or quote the whole or part of an item from our rare and unique collections.