Venue hire

Our venue hire program is administered by the Building and Security Services Branch.

The following venues are available for hire:

Venues and pricing

Theatre

Theatre

The capacity of the Library's Theatre (Lower ground floor) is 297 people. We have the provision to cordon off the rear rows of seats to cater for smaller groups. The theatre is typically used for formal lectures and presentations. It has clear and easy access from the main foyer.

The theatre is fitted with a hearing loop,data projector, lectern, microphones, VHS, DVD, CD, cassette, PC and film projectors for 32 mm and 16 mm.

Costs for Theatre
Monday to FridayDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$480
  Full day (up to 8 hours)$640
 Evening (after 5pm)  Minimum charge (4 hrs or less)$590
  Hourly evening charge (after 4 hours)$180
Sat/Sun/Public HolidaysDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$590
  Full day (up to 8 hours)$780
 Evening (after 5pm)Minimum charge (4hrs or less)$720
  Hourly evening charge (after 4 hours)$180

* The above charges are subject to change and do not include cost associated with security, projectionist or AV provisions.

'Grey area'

Grey Area

The primary function of the 'Grey area' (Lower ground floor) is as a catering space for events that are held in the Theatre. The maximum capacity is 300 people. This area is not hired out as a stand-alone venue.

Costs for 'Grey area'
To be hired at the same time as the theatre for an additional:$180

* The above charges are subject to change and do not include security or AV provisions.

Main foyer

National Library foyer

The capacity of the Library's foyer (Ground floor) is approximately 300 people with standing room only. There are restrictions placed on the hire and use of the foyer. Please contact Venue Hire on 6262 1234 for further details.

Costs for Main foyer
Monday to FridayDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$590
  Full day$800
 Evening (after 5pm)  Minimum charge (4 hrs or less)$740
  Hourly evening charge (after 4 hours)$180
Sat/Sun/Public HolidaysDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$740
  Full day$1000
 Evening (after 5pm)Minimum charge (4hrs or less)$930
  Hourly evening charge (after 4 hours)$180

* The above charges are subject to change and do not include cost associated with security or AV provisions.

 

Training Room 3 / 4

Training room 3/4

The combined Training Room (Fourth floor) has a capacity of 20 people. The room is suitable for small training groups and meetings. It is equipped with a data projector, smart board, PC, VHS, DVD and wireless keyboard and wireless mouse.

Costs for Training Room 3 / 4
Monday to FridayDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$290
  Full day$340
 Evening (after 5pm)  Minimum charge (4 hrs or less)$330
  Hourly evening charge$90
Sat/Sun/Public HolidaysDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$370
  Full day$420
 Evening (after 5pm)Minimum charge (4hrs or less)$400
  Hourly evening charge$110

*The above charges are subject to change and do not include security or AV provisions.

IT Training Room 1 / 2

IT Training Room 1/2

IT Training Room 1/2 (Fourth floor) has a capacity of 20 people. The room is equipped with 20 PCs and a trainer computer, which is linked to the data projector and smart board. The trainer computer has a wireless mouse and keyboard. The room has VHS & DVD facilities. VGA connection for the use of laptops is also available.

Costs for IT Training Room 1/2
Monday to FridayDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$320
  Full day$390
 Evening (after 5pm)  Minimum charge (4 hrs or less)$350
  Hourly evening charge$100
Sat/Sun/Public HolidaysDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$310
  Full day$470
 Evening (after 5pm)Minimum charge (4hrs or less)$450
  Hourly evening charge$130

* The above charges are subject to change and do not include security or AV provisions.

Meeting Room 1

Meeting Room 1

Meeting Room 1 (Fourth floor) has a capacity of 20 people seated around an oval-shaped table. This venue is suitable for a conventional meeting. It is equipped with a data projector, smart board, PC, DVD player, VHS, wireless keyboard and mouse.

Costs for Meeting Room 1
Monday to FridayDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$300
  Full day$340
 Evening (after 5pm)  Minimum charge (4 hrs or less)$330
  Hourly evening charge$90
Sat/Sun/Public HolidaysDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$370
  Full day$420
 Evening (after 5pm)Minimum charge (4hrs or less)$400
  Hourly evening charge$110

* The above charges are subject to change and do not include security or AV provisions.

 

Conference Room

Conference Room

 

The Conference Room (Fourth floor) In a theatre style format, capacity is 100 people theatre style. In a classroom style format, the capacity is 30 people. The fourth floor lobby can be used as an adjacent catering area for groups of up to 40 people.The equipment in this room includes a permanent laptop, PC , lectern, Roving Microphone , Lapel Microphone, ceiling projector and hearing loop.

Costs for Conference Room
Monday to FridayDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$480
  Full day$640
 Evening (after 5pm)  Minimum charge (4 hrs or less)$590
  Hourly evening charge$180
Sat/Sun/Public HolidaysDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$590
  Full day$800
 Evening (after 5pm)Minimum charge (4hrs or less)$740
  Hourly evening charge$180

* The above charges are subject to change and do not include security or AV provisions.

Ferguson Room

Ferguson Room

The Ferguson Room (First Floor) is suitable for lecture style activities and has a capacity of 40 people. The equipment in this room includes a permannt laptop, PC and teleconference phone, lecturn, ceiling projector and hearing loop.

Costs for Ferguson Room
Monday to FridayDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$380
  Full day$540
 Evening (after 5pm)  Minimum charge (4 hrs or less)$490
  Hourly evening charge$180
Sat/Sun/Public HolidaysDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$490
  Full day$700
 Evening (after 5pm)Minimum charge (4hrs or less)$640
  Hourly evening charge$180

 * The above charges are subject to change and do not include security or AV provisions.

Brindabella Room

The Brindabella room (fourth floor) is a large open space suitable for large groups and meeting or catering space with a capacity of 150 people. This room does not have permanent equipment.

Costs for Brindabella Room
Monday to FridayDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$370
  Full day (up to 8 hours)$480
 Evening (after 5pm)  Minimum charge (4 hrs or less)$400
  Hourly evening charge$150
Sat/Sun/Public HolidaysDaytimeMinimum charge (4 hrs or less)$450
  Full day$560
 Evening (after 5pm)Minimum charge (4hrs or less)$490
  Hourly evening charge$170

Venue hire services

To book a venue

Bookings and enquires should be directed to:

Manager, Venue Administration
National Library of Australia
Canberra ACT 2600
phone (02) 6262 1234
fax (02) 6273 4535
email: shelpdesk@nla.gov.au

Tentative bookings and cancellations

The Library will hold tentative bookings for a period for three business days, after which the booking will be cancelled unless the hirer notifies the Library in writing by returning the completed Licence for Hire agreement.

Unless the hirer provides the Library notice in writing of their intention not to use the venue 30 days prior to the commencement of the period of hire, the hirer remains responsible for payment of the charges as defined in Section 1.1 of the Licence for Hire agreement

Catering services

The Library’s catering services are provided by bookplate café. If clients wish to use an alternative service provider, including self-catering, written permission is required by bookplate management.

All venue hire client inquires regarding catering are to be directed to bookplate management. Catering liaison is the responsibility of the client.

Secretariat support services

The Library does not provide secretariat support services as part of the venue hire program. If required, this is to be sourced separately by the client. Photocopying is available onsite in the Main Reading Room, located on the ground floor.

Photography, filming or recording of events of function

The unauthorised use of photography, filming or recording equipment on Library property, including on the podium, is prohibited. A venue hire client can request to use such equipment through a written application to the Security Services Manager stating:

  • who they are representing;
  • the propose of the event;
  • the purpose of the photography, filming or recording;
  • the exact time and date in which they are going to carrying out the photography, filming or recording; and
  • the location within the Library.

Security services

For all out-of-standard-hours events, security is mandatory.

Standard Library opening hours are:

  • Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
  • Friday to Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

These times are subject to change. Please confirm correct opening times for each event.

Security requirements are assessed by the Security Services Section in consultation with Protective Security Coordination Centre (PSCC) administered by the Attorney-General’s Department.

Assessments are subject to change dependant on final event requirements, including high profile guest and audience members. All additional costs associated with hosting an out-of-hours event are passed onto the venue hire clients.

For high profile events, guest lists are required by the Security Services Section a minimum of five business days prior to the event. This list should include any persons of note. Persons of note include, but are not exclusive to, members of federal or local government including ministers and shadow ministers; high-ranking government representatives; members of the diplomatic community; and distinguished members of the private sector or public personalities.

 
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