Opening hours
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 9:00am-9:00pm |
| Friday and Saturday | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Sunday | 1:30pm-5:00pm |
The Library has a number of other reading rooms and opening hours do vary so find out exactly when we are open.
Getting to the Library
The National Library is located on Parkes Place, in Canberra's Parliamentary triangle

Learning
Exhibitions and tours
bookplate and paperplate cafe
Our bookplate cafe is situated in the Library's marble foyer, surrounded by the famous Leonard French stained glass windows
Bookshop
Open daily 9am - 5pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Phone: +61 (0)2 6262 1424
Venue hire
Facilities at the National Library available for hire include the theatre, conference room, foyer and staff reading rooms.
Facilities for visitors
The library provides a number of services when you visit us. Read about what we have to offer
