National Library of Australia
National Library of Australia
The National Library of Australia collects, protects and provides access to millions of physical items and billions of digital records about Australia and Australians.
Our programs introduce students to the role of the National Library and offer a behind the scenes peek into the inner workings of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest Library.
We offer engaging experiences linked to Australian Curriculum content and capabilities for Years 5 to 12. The Library's exhibitions, collections and reading rooms act as a springboard to find out more about Australia’s history and culture. Our programs are interactive and use inquiry-based learning methods.
Opening Hours
Mondays 12pm - 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 5pm, Fridays 9am - 12pm
Programs Available
Online and Underground
Discover how students can access our collections and use the National Library for research.
Learn how to source imagery, sound and text through our website and explore our digitised collections.
Understand the significance of primary sources and examine original documents, including some that have been recorded in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
Program Information
- Delivery Type:
- In Canberra
- Year Levels:
- Year 10
- Year 11
- Year 12
- Availability:
- Monday: 12:00 – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stacks of Stories
Learn about the National Library of Australia’s vast and varied collection through our Treasures and Exhibition Galleries.
Explore how information has been shared throughout the Library’s history and into the future.
Investigate the National Library’s role in Civics and Citizenship, information and visual literacy, and Australian writing and culture.
Program Information
- Delivery Type:
- In Canberra
- Year Levels:
- Year 5
- Year 6
- Year 7
- Availability:
- Monday: 12:00 – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
This is Us Poetry Day: March 26 Poetry Workshop
We’re excited to invite you and your students to a special excursion celebrating poetry with This is Us: Essential Australian Poems for Young People, NLA Publishing’s new poetry anthology.
What to expect:
• Inspiring workshops and activities aligned to the curriculum
• Dynamic, hands-on learning about the craft, appreciation and performance of poetry
• An opportunity to learn from contemporary Australian poets, including Sara Mansour, award-winning author and poet Libby Hathorn, and educator and emerging poet Jude Fell.
This excursion offers a unique opportunity for students to engage with poetry that is accessible and fun, while being guided by some of Australia’s most celebrated voices.
How to book:
Click ‘Plan A Trip’ below and follow the prompts, or contact learning@nla.gov.au or (02) 6262 1207.
Program Information
- Delivery Type:
- In Canberra
- Year Levels:
- Year 4
- Year 5
- Year 6
- Year 7
- Year 8
- Year 9
- Year 10
- Availability:
- Contact attraction to book