Visit us

532,000 local, interstate and international visitors came through the Library’s doors in 2006-2007.

How to get here

The National Library is located on Parkes Place, in Canberra's Parliamentary triangle.

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Opening hours

The Main, Petherick and Newspapers and Microforms Reading Rooms are open Monday to Friday, on weekends and most public holidays. Other Library's reading room opening hours do vary so find out exactly when we're open!

Services for visitors

Book a room and other facilities

Facilities at the National Library available for hire include the theatre, conference room, foyer and staff raining rooms.
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