Paperplate cafe at the National Library of Australia

Overview

The National Library is an iconic landmark in Canberra, responsible for the custodianship of nationally significant literature from throughout Australia's history. Along with their amazing facilities for students and researchers, the Library also features the Bookplate and Paperplate cafes.

Paperplate offers light refreshments such as fresh and toasted sandwiches, soup, wraps, salads, assorted baked goods, fruit salad, oats with fresh berries and chia pudding cups, along with hot and cold beverages.

Enjoy your drink and snack of choice on the go or at one of the tables in the Lower Ground 1 study area, no booking required!

When you're finished your meal, you can wander through the Library, explore their exhibitions and browse the Bookshop.