The National Library operates from 4 buildings: 3 in Canberra and one in Jakarta, Indonesia. These buildings house our collection of approximately 10 million items.

The Library was established under the National Library Act 1960, which defines the Library's role, corporate governance and financial management framework.

1534 children's books written by Australians, with significant Australian content, or with an Australian as one of the main characters, published between 1813 and 1981. They include novels, short stories, picture books, plays, poetry and non-fiction books.

There’s no business like show business, and this exhibition brings Australia’s performing arts history into the limelight.

The Oral History and Folklore collection records the voices that describe our cultural, intellectual and social life.

There is magic and possibility when people gather to be entertained, challenged, moved, transported or uplifted by a story told in real time, through sound and movement.

Uncover Australia's performing arts history with On Stage.

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This resource is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: The Arts for years 5 & 6 students.

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Renowned photographic historian Helen Ennis discussed her favourite images from these iconic artists.