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Opening hours

Main Reading Room 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

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Library external at dusk

Public library tours

Have you ever wanted to explore the library building? Wondering what happens behind the scenes? Then a library tour is for you

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Bookshop

Open daily 9am - 5pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Phone: +61 (0)2 6262 1424

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Bookplate and Paperplate cafe

Our cafe is situated in the Library's marble foyer, surrounded by the famous Leonard French stained glass windows

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Facilities for visitors

The library provides a number of services when you visit us. Read about what we have to offer

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