Xin Jin Shan Chinese Library

18/04/2026

The “Chinese Australians and the Two World Wars” Photo and Documentary Exhibition officially opened at 2:00 pm this afternoon at the New Gold Mountain Chinese Library.

More than 50 attendees—including local residents as well as visitors from Melbourne and surrounding areas—took part in the opening ceremony.
One particularly moving moment occurred when an elderly visitor unexpectedly discovered a photograph of her father, followed by another of her uncle. Both were heroes of World War II. Deeply emotional, she took a photo with her father’s portrait and gave an impromptu speech, sharing how her ancestors came from China to Australia during the gold rush, later settled here, and contributed to the building and defense of Australia—some even sacrificing their lives.

There are many more stories like these that deserve to be remembered and honored. It is our responsibility to uncover and document them, so that people today are aware of them and that they can be passed on to future generations.
The exhibition will run from today until May 9.

21/12/2025

A letter from founder, Mr. Sun:

This afternoon was a team-building gathering for volunteers of the Xin Jin Shan Chinese Library.
It coincided with the traditional Chinese solar term of Winter Solstice, a time for honoring and burying deceased loved ones, and also with the moment when people across Australia were mourning the victims of the tragic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney a week earlier.
At 6:47 p.m., we lit candles and observed a minute of silence.

I could not help but recall our previous volunteer team-building activity, which was a visit to the Jewish Museum of Australia in Melbourne. On that occasion, we agreed to strengthen exchanges and cooperation between our two communities in the future, and to contribute more positively to the development of Australia’s multicultural society.

19/12/2025

Hi everyone! Just a quick heads-up: Xin Jin Shan Chinese Library will be taking a short break for Christmas & New Year. 🎅🎆
The closing dates are:
24th December 2025 - 6th January 2026
We hope you enjoy a safe & joyful holiday, delicious food, and quality time with family and friends. See you in the New Year! 🥳

大家好！提醒一下，新金山中文图书馆将在 圣诞节和元旦假期 暂停开放。🎄🎉
我们的闭馆日期是：
2025年12月24日 至 2026年1月6日
祝大家假期平安开心、珍馐盈席，与家人朋友共度美好时光！🎁🥂
新年见！🎇


#2025

26/10/2025

市摄影展BIFB刚结束，巴村华人社区的摄影展即将开始！我们有幸再次和当地华人社团-澳洲文化社团-合力举办。11月1号-30号，欢迎各界人士前来相聚😊

21/09/2025

19/08/2025

巴拉瑞特国际摄影双年展即将开幕，新金山中文图书馆再次成为展场之一，集中展示马来西亚华人摄影家萧美玲女士的作品。她以摄影为手段，以鲜花为媒介，尽情表达自己对生活的理解和热爱。正如她自己所说的，“摄影是‘创作‘，而不是’拍摄‘。”
欢迎广大摄影爱好者朋友们前来观赏。
展览日期为8月23日至10月19日。

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale
is about to commence, and the Xin Jin Shan Chinese Library will once again serve as one of the exhibition venues, featuring a dedicated showcase of works by Malaysian Chinese photographer Ms. Grace Seow.

Through the lens of her camera and the medium of flowers, she fully expresses her understanding and passion for life. Her states "Photographs are made, not taken" .

We warmly welcome all photography enthusiasts to visit and enjoy the exhibition.
The exhibition will run from August 23 to October 19, 2025

13/08/2025

Please note that our library is closed on Aug 14th.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

13/08/2025

本届澳中博览会适逢世界反法西斯战争暨中国人民抗日战争胜利80周年纪念日。作为参展单位之一的新金山中文图书馆，精心挑选了一批有关的馆藏图书画册和文献资料公开展示。
今日布展，即引起大家的关注，或将成为本届博览会的一大亮点。

This year's Australia-China Economic Trade & Investment Expo coincides with the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. As one of the participating organizations, the Xin Jin Shan Chinese Library has carefully selected a collection of relevant books, albums, and archival materials for public exhibition.

Today's setup has already attracted significant attention and may become one of the highlights of this year's expo.


#2025

29/06/2025

【Newsletter】
The Xin JinShan Chinese Library held its 2024–2025 annual meeting, where attendees gathered in a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.

Over the past year, the library has welcomed thousands of visitors, becoming a well-known “check-in spot” across Australia and a hub for promoting Chinese culture.

The library has hosted multiple new book launches and reader forums, drawing enthusiastic participation from the public.

As one of the exhibitors at this May’s Ballarat Heritage Festival, the library received widespread praise from organizers and attendees for its AI-powered exhibition on the history of Chinese in the Gold Rush era.

Of particular importance, the library has established itself as a research center for the discovery, documentation, and publication of historical materials related to Chinese Australians. Assisting Chinese descendants in tracing their roots and honoring their ancestors has become a key service of the library.

The current board was highly praised for its dedication and contributions to the development of the library, and a unanimous resolution was passed for their reappointment. Deep gratitude was also extended to the library’s team of volunteers for their selfless service.