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A screenshot from the virtual walkthrough of Wangka Wakanutja: The Story of the Papunya Literature Production Centre. 

Virtual exhibition connects community to Canberra
06 Aug 2026

Explore the Library's Wangka Wakaṉutja exhibition via the virtual exhibition online now.

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National Library celebrates curiosity and discovery during National Science Week
03 Aug 2026

We will join organisations across the country this August to celebrate National Science Week, Australia’s annual festival of science, technology and innovation.

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Members of the Special Collections Research & Support team in the Main Reading Room

Unlocking our oral history collections for family history research
01 Aug 2026

Learn about some of our key oral history collections that you can use for family history research.

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The Memory Tapes podcast: A gateway to Australia’s oral history
30 Jul 2026

New podcast showcases Australia's most significant oral history collection, held right here at the National Library.

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What's On in August 2026 at the National Library
21 Jul 2026

Be a part of Australia’s living memory this August, with a rich program of events, learning opportunities and new content celebrating the power of oral history and storytelling.
 

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What's on

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Wangka Wakaṉutja: The Story of the Papunya Literature Production Centre
04 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2027

Explore the decades-long, remarkable efforts of the Papunya community to record language and culture and keep it alive. 

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Exhibition Gallery
Online
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Quiet hours 9:00am - 11:00am
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2026 Kenneth Myer Lecture Melbourne: Ronni Kahn AO
06 Aug 2026

The 2026 Kenneth Myer Lecture will be delivered by Ronni Kahn AO, founder of leading food rescue charity, OzHarvest.

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Talks and ideas
Flagship lecture
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Oral History Pod: Capture your memories
11 - 28 Aug 2026

The Library's pop-up Oral History Pod is a cosy and private space created for you to record a special conversation. 

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Education/learning
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Catherine DeVrye

Author talk: Beyond Timbuktu with Catherine DeVrye
13 Aug 2026

Join bestselling Australian author Catherine DeVrye for a special presentation focused on her new book Beyond Timbuktu: Journeys of Hope and Humanity.

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Books and authors
Author talk
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