Due to scheduled maintenance, the National Library’s online services will be unavailable between 8pm on Saturday 7 December and 11am on Sunday 8 December (AEDT). Find out more.
Join or renew your Friends of the National Library of Australia Inc. membership and enjoy a wide range of benefits.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about the Friends please email friends@nla.gov.au or contact the Friends Executive Officer on (02) 6262 1551.
For assistance with purchasing a membership online, please contact the Membership Officer on (02) 6262 1698 or at the email address above. Please note that our office is staffed part-time and we are not always immediately contactable. Please leave us a voice message or send an email and we will get in touch within 3 business days.
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- Presented lectures and events, promoting scholarship and public debate on topical issues
- Sponsored creative arts and staff fellowships
- Gifted artworks for the Library's Reading Room
- Supported the digitisation of various treasures from the Library's collection.
Friends host a varied program of events each year, bringing visitors to the Library to meet like-minded people, explore Library offerings and discover the riches of the collection. Events are held in person and online. You can view recordings of previous events on YouTube.
Friends also enjoy discounts on books, accommodation, cultural activities and selected institutions Australia-wide. See our full list of benefits for more information.