Join or renew your Friends of the National Library of Australia Inc. membership and enjoy a wide range of benefits.

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Friends of the National Library of Australia share a passion for the Library and its collections. The Friends promote and support the Library and the contribution it makes to our society. In return, the Library recognises the Friends as an integral part of its community and gives the Friends access to the inside story of the Library, its treasures, exhibitions and special programs.
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Friends work together to encourage support for the National Library and its wonderful collections and resources. In recent years, Friends have:
  • Presented lectures and events, promoting scholarship and public debate on topical issues
  • Sponsored travelling and creative arts 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.

Friends also enjoy exclusive use of the Friends Lounge and discounts on books, accommodation, cultural activities and selected institutions. See our full list of benefits for more information.  

To read blog posts by Friends members and volunteers, please follow this link.

For more information

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.

Follow the Friends of the Library on Facebook Friends of the natioanl Library of Australia Facebook page.

If you're having trouble purchasing a membership online, please contact the Membership Officer on (02) 6262 1698.