Venue hire

Planning an event? Our venue hire services offer a range of spaces to suit your needs, whether you're hosting a formal lecture, a lively reception, or an intimate meeting. We’re here to help you create the perfect setting for your occasion.

Theatre

  • Ideal for: Formal lectures and presentations
  • Capacity: 297 people
  • Location: Lower ground floor
  • Equipment: Data projector, lectern, microphones, various media players, and film projectors for 32 mm and 16 mm

Pricing

Note: From January 2025, the price for hiring the Theatre will increase. For more details or assistance, please reach out to the venue hire team.

Duration of BookingMon - FriSat, Sun and Public Holidays
Half day (up to 4 hours)$900$1250
Full day (up to 8 hours)$1200$1650
Evening (after 5 pm, up to 4 hours)$900$1500
Additional hourly evening rate$210$250
*Note: Prices do not include costs for security, after-hours staffing, or AV services.
Looking from the back of an empty theatre towards the stage

Main Foyer

  • Ideal for: Meet and greets, cocktail receptions and networking events
  • Capacity: Approximately 350 people (standing only)
  • Note: This area is open for public use until 8 pm. Booking restrictions apply
  • Equipment: Not permanently equipped with electronic devices

Pricing

Duration of bookingMon - FriSat, Sun and Public Holidays
Daytime (up to 4 hours)$800$950
Full day (up to 8 hours)$1000$1200
Evening (after 5 pm, up to 4 hours)$1400$1700
Additional hourly/evening rate$350$425
*Note: Prices are subject to change and do not include costs for security, after-hours staffing, or AV services.
Library foyer with a band and singer performing in front of tables and fairy lights hanging from the ceiling

Conference Room

  • Ideal for: Workshops, presentations and seminars
  • Capacity: 100 people (theatre style) or 30 people (classroom style)
  • Location: 4th Floor
  • Equipment: Laptop PC, lectern, roving microphones, ceiling projector, hearing loop

Pricing

Note: From January 2025, the price for hiring the Conference Room will increase. For more details or assistance, please reach out to our venue hire team.

Duration of bookingMon - FriSat, Sun and Public Holidays
Daytime (up to 4 hours)$630$740
Full day (up to 8 hours)$790$950
Evening (after 5 pm, up to 4 hours)$740$890
Additional hourly/evening rate$185$220
*Note: Prices are subject to change and do not include costs for security, after-hours staffing, or AV services.
Chairs lined up in rows facing a projector screen and lectern in the Conference Room

Bookplate cafe

Our cafe is also available for booking as a venue for out-of-library-hours events. To make an enquiry, contact bookplate.

  • Ideal for: Intimate weddings, bespoke cocktails, networking dinners, group lunches, morning and afternoon teas conferencing and meetings
  • Capacity: 250 people (standup style) or 120 people (seated style)
  • Location: Ground Floor

Make a booking

Before booking, please read through our Guidelines for the hire of venues.

Bookings and enquiries can be made online or by phone or email.

Book or enquire

Tentative bookings and cancellations

We can hold a tentative booking for up to 7 days. To secure your booking, within the 7 days, complete, sign and return your License for Hire agreement.

If your plans change, you can cancel the booking in writing at least 30 days before the event without incurring charges.

Additional services

Secretariat support services

Secretariat support is not included with booking any of our venues. However, photocopying is available in the Main Reading Room on the Ground Floor.

Photography, filming or recording

If you wish to use photography, filming, or recording equipment, please submit a written request to our Security Services Manager.

In your request, please detail:

  • who you represent,
  • the purpose of your activity
  • the time, date, and location of the event.

Security services

Security is mandatory for events held outside standard Library hours. Our standard hours are:

  • Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Friday to Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 1:30 pm to 5 pm

Please check the correct opening times for your event. Additional security requirements will be assessed, especially for high-profile events, and associated costs will be passed on to you. For high-profile events, a guest list is required at least 5 business days prior.

We are here to support you in hosting a successful event. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or special requests.

Page published: 02 Oct 2024

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