In his book On Writing, Stephen King wrote “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” And the libraries are the source where you can access this magic. Canberra, the capital of Australia is a haven for book lovers and the city is also home to many amazing libraries. Students can borrow a book or spend hours reading their favourite book in the library. The best thing about libraries in Canberra is that you can find a variety of genres and some of the rarest books that too in different languages. So, without any further ado, let’s have a look at some of the best libraries in Canberra.
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National Library of Australia
Previously known as the Commonwealth National Library and Commonwealth Parliament Library, the National Library of Australia is popular for history books and rare books. If you are someone who has a knack for history, make sure you visit this library once. This library is considered one of the best libraries for students because it offers reading rooms where students can do some research and study as well. Old documents about Australian history, ancient books and millions of articles are available in the National Library of Australia.
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Civic Library (Canberra Library)
Located in the heart of the city, Civic Library is one of the best libraries in Canberra. Students can easily find this place as it has connectivity with the public transport. This library is known for offering a wide range of books in different genres. Whether you are a student or someone who just wants to read something different, this library has something for everyone. You can use WiFi in the library and work on your assignments or just study there in silence.
Gungahlin Library
Gungahlin Library is one of the most modern libraries in Canberra and is located in a fast-growing suburb. It is a great place for families, with a special focus on community events. You can find activities like storytime for kids, tech workshops, and book clubs for adults. The library is very family-friendly and has lots of comfortable spaces to relax. This library must be visited by students studying in Australia as you get to explore a lot of options at this place.
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Woden Library is a must-visit for those residing in or travelling to South Canberra. Relatively small compared to the others, though this only makes it a peaceful place to read or study. So if you love smaller, quite intimate libraries with minimal distractions, then look no further. They also hold events and workshops for all. You can find a number of books in this library and focus on your reading/work in the rooms which are generally quiet. You can later take a stroll along the best museums in Australia that are located close to the library.
Dickson Library
The Dickson Library is based in North Canberra and forms the hub of community activity. It’s loved by the locals for being so relaxed and having friendly staff. The place stocks some of the most excellent books, magazines, and film collections. It even hosts a few book clubs and talks to authors. The library is also close to cafes and shops, so you can pick up a coffee or snack immediately after your visit. From fiction to non-fiction books, you can find almost every genre in this library.
FAQs
The National Library of Australia stands as the largest reference library in the country, boasting a collection that includes over 500 million items such as books, images, historic newspapers, maps, music, archives, and more, accessible both physically and online.
Australia is home to approximately 13,000 library locations, spanning metropolitan, regional, and remote areas.
Some of the world’s most admired libraries include the National Library of Latvia in Riga, the Bodleian Library in Oxford, UK, the David Sassoon Library and Reading Room in Mumbai, India, the New York Public Library in the US, the Alexandria Library in Egypt, and the Beitou Library in Taipei, Taiwan.
The National Library of Australia traces its roots back to just after the Australian Federation in 1901, initially serving as the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library. It moved from Melbourne to Canberra in 1927 alongside the relocation of Parliament.
There are around 13,000 libraries in Australia that are located in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of the country.
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