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National Library of Australia

National Library of AustraliaOverlooking picturesque Lake Burley Griffin, the National Library of Australia is one of Canberra's great landmarks. With over seven million items, the classical building houses a diverse collection accessible to the public.

Kids' story tellingIt is many libraries in one — you can visit the Main Reading, Manuscript, Asian, Pictorial, Maps or Newspaper rooms to view the material that you need.
 
The Library holds regular exhibitions highlighting items from its collection in the Exhibition Gallery located on the ground floor. Seminars, public lectures, and monthly film screenings are also part of an active and engaging events program.

Situated in the marble foyer, at the entrance of the building, is a licensed café with wonderful views over the lake and a comprehensive bookshop offering an excellent selection of books by Australian authors.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION


Parkes Place, Parkes ACT 2601
tel:
 02 6262 1111
website: www.nla.gov.au

Open daily 9am-5pm
Admission to the Library and Exhibitions are free
Bookshop open daily 9am-5pm (tel 02 6262 1424)
Bookplate Cafe open Mon-Thurs 8.30am-6pm, Fri 8.30am-4pm,
Sat-Sun 11am-3pm (tel 02 6262 1154)
Main reading room open Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1.30pm-5pm
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

 

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