The Library holds the world’s greatest collection of material relating to Australia and the Australian people.
It ranges from the earliest European works about the Great Southern Land to the most current publications. The collection includes all formats of material, from books and magazines to pictures, photographs, maps, sheet music, oral history recordings, manuscript papers, ephemera and much, much more.
Catch the following events on at National Library of Australia during Enlighten:
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National Library of Australia – Late Openings
Chill out in the Library’s foyer as it transforms into the Red Letter Lounge – a chic speakeasy bar with … Read more... -
Poetry on Film – Harry Hooton
A film inspired by the philosophy of maverick poet Harry Hooton (1908–1961), a key influence on the Sydney Push. The … Read more... -
Red Letter Lounge
Chill out in the Library’s foyer as it transforms into the Red Letter Lounge – a chic speakeasy bar with … Read more... -
The Dream of a Century: the Griffins in Australia’s Capital
Many hands have shaped Australia’s national capital. None, however, are more important than those of Canberra’s original designers, Walter Burley … Read more... -
Sticks, Stones, Broken Bones
Discover Mr. Bunk’s giddy world of Sticks, Stones, Broken Bones – a wordless, shadow puppet comedy show for all ages. Direct from … Read more... -
Indican
Contemporary Canberra filmmakers present their work. Includes winners and highlights from a decade of the Lights! Canberra! Action! film awards. … Read more...