The National Library of Chile preserves and shares the country’s documentary and cultural heritage, serving readers, researchers, families, and the wider community. Its collections include books, newspapers, maps, music, literary archives, oral traditions, and other bibliographic and documentary materials. Visitors can explore specialized areas such as the José Toribio Medina Room, the Music Archive, the Writer’s Archive, the Chilean Section, and the Children’s Room. The library provides catalog searches, reference and research support, guided visits, and several membership options, including services for researchers, home lending, and people with visual disabilities.

Its digital platforms extend access beyond the library’s reading rooms. Biblioteca Nacional Digital brings together online collections, creative work deposits, specialist guidance, content portals, and virtual visits. Memoria Chilena presents selected digitized documents on topics connected with Chile’s cultural identity, while Chile para niños offers child-friendly digital resources and activities. The institution also publishes books, journals, and bibliographic materials, and hosts exhibitions, seminars, cultural events, and multimedia programs that connect audiences with history, literature, and the arts.