We're recording interviews with a diverse range of Australians to ensure that stories of the COVID-19 pandemic are captured for present and future generations.

Learn about the real school ship Sobraon behind Sarah Luke and NLA Publishing's children's book Marion and the Forty Thieves.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program.

The Australian and overseas printed collections at the National Library contain substantial material which can support research into the First World War.

Use this guide to access resources related to the 1967 Referendum's questions and results, the significance of the 'Yes' vote, related misconceptions about voting rights and its lasting impact.

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Housed in a blue-bound folder, in a collection at the National Library of Australia, is a fragment of blue fabric that represents the pursuit of Australian democracy. The folder contains a portion of the Eureka Flag flown at Ballarat, Victoria, during the 1854 Eureka Rebellion. The folder also houses an accompanying explanatory letter dated 13/1/1912 from Fred (F.J.) Riley to his father, Fred Riley.

2286 titles, mainly monographs but also including manuscripts and music material about the history of Ireland and Australia.

Around 4,000 books published by Penguin and its related imprints from 1935-1964.

Learn about our Enlighten 2024 illuminations and find your home at your National Library.

Our James Cook collection showcases the Library’s most famous item - Cook’s HMS Endeavour journal.