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Join Mike from the National Library Bookshop as he reads 'Bowerbird Blues' for National Simultaneous Storytime 2024.

The Alston Collection is a treasure trove of over 1,800 works on philology and linguistics. From rare books and manuscripts to Robin Alston’s personal drafts and correspondence, this collection is a must for anyone exploring the history of language and early bibliographical studies.

Paintings, drawings, sketchbooks and manuscripts by George French Angas.

Microform collections documenting the anti-slavery movement from the 18th-20th centuries and selected monographs

Explore some of the crime-fiction reads in the collection and how they can help readers learn more about Australian culture, history and place.

The Asian language collections cover a broad range of formats and focus on contemporary Asia from the 19th century onwards 

Delve into Ireland’s rich history and culture with the Auchmuty Collection. Featuring rare books, pamphlets, and journals from 1900 to 1950, this specialised resource explores Anglo-Irish relations, the Irish Free State, and more. A treasure trove for researchers, donated by Margaret Auchmuty in 1983.

Tripitakas, books and audio recordings dealing with Buddhist history, biography, literature, doctrines, philosophy and way of life and Buddhist folk tales.

Diaries, papers, photographs, maps and other material related to Australia's involvement in the Antarctic

Dive into two of the earliest English publications to feature Australian flowers and the stunning images they contain.

Explore Australia's literary heritage with the Australian Literature Society Collection. Home to over 500 works, including novels, verse, and essays, it showcases iconic authors like Patrick White, Joseph Furphy, and Kylie Tennant. Founded in 1899, this collection highlights the society's crucial role in shaping Australia’s vibrant literary tradition.