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Three colourful tapestries hanging above the main entrance doors
Accessibility

We are committed to making our collections, exhibitions, building and events accessible to all Australians.

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Woman and child smiling as they read a book in the kid's corner of the main reading room

Kid's corner

Family-friendly spaces

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

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People reading and talking in a large, sunny room at tables, desks and computer stations

Main Reading Room

Reading rooms

Access the Library’s world-class collections and services through our modern and comfortable reading rooms.

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Young woman studying in the Main Reading Room
Main Reading Room

Access a range of services and the Library's general collection in our Main Reading Room.

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The front of the National Library building showing fountains and steps
Our building

The National Library operates from 4 buildings: 3 in Canberra and one in Jakarta, Indonesia. These buildings house our collection of approximately 10 million items.

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Volunteer Library tour guide smiling and greeting a tour group, made up of people of various ages, in the foyer.
Library tours

Learn about the Library, our services and our exhibitions by joining one of our free guided tours.

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Group of men and a young boy playing cricket on the beach on a sunny, cloudless day.

Bruce Postle, People playing cricket and enjoying the beach and surf, with the Cape Byron Lighthouse in the background, Byron Bay, New South Wales, 2007, nla.obj-148396345

2023 summer opening hours

Planning a visit to the Library around Christmas or New Year?

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Librarian wheeling a trolley with collection material around the Newspapers & Family History Zone desk
Newspapers and family history zone

Access hardcopy and microfilm newspapers, family history resources, and material from our microform collection.

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Simple model of three rectangular, connected buildings with columns and flat rooves.
Here is the news: National Library of Australia building 55th birthday

Learn about the opening of the Library building in 1968 and how collection storage has changed over the years.

People in the Main Reading Room at the Library
Facilities for visitors

Facilities and access

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Lintel Sculpture above the National Library's main entrance doors

Loui Seselja, Bas relief over the entrance doors of the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 2004, nla.obj-131049918

Artwork in the foyer, exterior and grounds

The National Library has a large collection of sculptures built into and around the building, and beautiful tapestries hanging in our foyer.

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Three colourful tapestry panels depicting Australian landscapes hung in the main reading room

Alice Kettle (b.1961), Australian Landscapes I–IV 2000 ca.1998 ; 4 machine-embroidered tapestries, Main Reading Room

Artwork in the Main Reading Room

The Main Reading Room houses a collection of sculptures and paintings inspired by Indigenous stories of the Australian landscape.

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