Benefits at the National Library of Australia
- Invitations and reduced admission prices to the exciting program of Friends' events including lectures, seminars and special tours of exhibitions;
- Use of the exclusive Friends Lounge (located on level 4);
- Complimentary copies of the National Library of Australia Magazine and the Friends of the National Library newsletter;
- Regular quarterly mailing of the comprehensive quarterly program of the National Library of Australia's events, exhibitions, and publications;
- 15% discount at the National Library Bookshop;
- 10% discount at the National Library Bookplate restaurant;
- 10% discount at the National Library Paperplate cafe;
Discounts at selected bookshops
Alexander Fax Booksellers - 10% discount
Shop 10, Southlands Shopping Centre, Mawson ACT 2607
Website: www.alexanderfaxbooks.com.au
Email: alexfax@alexanderfaxbooks.com.au
Phone: (02) 6290-0140
Opening hours: Wednesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 11am-3pm
Botany Bay Prints - 10% discount on cash purchases only
21 Froggatt Street, Turner, ACT 2612
Open by appointment
Email: iancowan@webone.com.au
Phone: (02) 6247-9751
Burnet's Books - 10% discount
46 Bridge Street
Uralla NSW 2358
Website: www.burnetsbooks.com.au
Email: burnet@burnetsbooks.com.au
Phone: (02) 6778-4682
Fax: (02) 6778-4516
Cabinet of Discoveries - 10% (on antique maps & prints)
Canberra location
By appointment only, flexible opening hours
Website: http://www.oldmapsandprints.comEmail:info@oldmapsandprints.com
Phone: (02) 6247-6337
Eclectic Books - 15% discount
1 Palomino Court, Conondale QLD 4552
Website: www.eclectic-books.com.au
Email: ronald@eclectic-books.com.au
Phone: (07) 5494-4645 for an appointment
Lilitu's Books and Music - 10% discount on books & CDs
Shop 4 Ginninderra Village
O'Hanlon Place, Gold Creek Village,
Nicholls, ACT 2913
Website: www.lilitu.com.au
Phone: (02) 6230-2272
Paperchain Bookstore - 10% discount on cash purchases, 7.5% on credit card & EFTPOS
34 Franklin Street, Manuka ACT 2603
Website: http://www.paperchainbookstore.com.auEmail: books@paperchainbookstore.com.au
Phone: (02) 6295-6723
Discounts on cultural activities
Australian Chamber Orchestra
10% discount for Canberra performances at Llewellyn Hall, ANU.
Discounted tickets can only be purchased online at www.aco.com.au or by phoning 1800 444 444 and quoting the promotion code ‘MUSIC’ at the time of booking. (NB this discount is not available through Ticketek.)
Movie discounts
2-for-1 passes to selected movies distributed by Hopscotch Films and Icon Film Distribution (passes are included with the quarterly magazine)
Discounts on accommodation in the ACT
The Brassey of Canberra
Cnr Belmore Gardens & Macquarie St, Barton ACT 2600
Website: http://www.brassey.net.au/
Overnight accomodation in a single standard room $165 or in a single Heritage Room $180 (both including full buffet breakfast): on an unlimited basis and subject to availability.
Phone: 1800 659 191 (toll free) or (02) 6273 3766. Fax: (02) 6273 2791
Forrest Hotel and Apartments
30 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT 2603
Website: www.forresthotel.com
Overnight accommodation in recently refurbished rooms at the following reduced rates, subject to availability:
- Standard hotel room - $135 per room per night
- One bedroom refurbished apartment - $189 per apartment per night
- Two bedroom refurbished apartment - $219 per apartment per night
Bookings: 1800 676 372 (toll free) or 02 6203 4300, or email reservations@forresthotel.com. Bookings may also be made online.
Reciprocal benefits with selected libraries and institutions
Powerhouse Museum Sydney
- Access to the Members Lounge
- Concession price on general Museum admission
Friends of the State Library of South Australia
- Access to members lounge
- Discounts for functions
Friends of the State Library of NSW
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Discounts for events listed in What’s On Brochure
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10% discount at the Library Shop
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Use of exclusive members’ room
State Library of Victoria of Foundation
- Access to the Foundation’s lounge and associated facilities
Friends of the British Library
- Access to the exclusive members’ room
