Visit us
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

Education
Exhibitions
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
Bookshop
Open daily 9am - 5pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Phone: +61 (0)2 6262 1424
Bookplate and Paperplate cafe
Our cafe is situated in the Library's marble foyer, surrounded by the famous Leonard French stained glass windows
Facilities for visitors
The library provides a number of services when you visit us. Read about what we have to offer
