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A group of people in colorful winter gear stand on a vast expanse of snow and ice, looking towards a large orange icebreaker ship in the distance

Felicity Jenkins, Expeditioners form a line on the sea ice off Davis Station to farewell the Aurora Australis and wintering expeditioners returning home, Antarctica, 1998, nla.obj-144071241

What's On in October 2026 at the National Library
22 Sep 2026

We’re asking big questions this month at the Library as our spring program gets into full swing.
 

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A woman singing on stage is pictured on the left, the right shows a painting of yellow wattle

(L) Wallabindi; (R) Ellis Rowan, Acacia pycnantha Benth., family Fabaceae [detail], c. 1880s, nla.obj-138743765

What's On in September 2026 at the National Library
25 Aug 2026

September in Canberra signals the return of Floriade, and the Library is delighted to be a part of the Floriade About Town celebrations. 
 

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A wide-angle view inside an exhibition gallery. The walls feature illustrations and photographs with descriptive text.

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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A promotional graphic for National Science Week 2026, featuring a white lightbulb logo and the event dates (15-23 August) on a dark green background with colorful abstract shapes.
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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Black and white image of recording equipment and microphone on desk, with a pair of hands in the background
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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A man in a blue shirt leaning over a desk with papers and books

Dr Matthew Lamb, 2026 National Library of Australia Fellow

A ramble through the mind of an adolescent
28 May 2026

Learn about National Library of Australia Fellow Dr Matthew Lamb’s research into the life and juvenilia of legendary Australian writer Frank Moorhouse.

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An illustration of black pen on green paper of a snake wrapped around a boom box. This is pictured beside an exhibition sign in a gallery.

(L) Kulata Dennis Nelson and Papunya Literature Production Centre, Pijkatj anta rikulta [The snake and the recorder], 1990, nla.obj-3286603500; (R) Wangka Wakanutja exhibition signage at the entrance to the Library's gallery

What's On in June 2026 at the National Library
19 May 2026

June kicks off with free Reconciliation Day events at the Library including guided exhibition tours and an introduction to our First Nations family history resources. Later in the month library and film lovers can join us for a free screening, plus we have plenty of insightful talks and ideas on offer.
 

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A man wearing an orange jumper while holding photographs in his hands in the Library's Special Collections Reading Room

Dr Samuel White, 2025 National Library of Australia Fellow

Keeping the Peace of the Realm
13 May 2026

Learn about 2025 National Library of Australia Fellow Dr Samuel White's research into the historical use of military call-outs and the decision-making processes behind deploying troops in Australia.

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Two women are seated at a table covered in red cloth and laid with vintage lamps, stationery and typewriters
What's On in May 2026 at the National Library
21 Apr 2026

We’ve got you covered for Mother’s Day at the Library this month with a range of events and author talks. 

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A painting of two stockman riding horses and holding whips high in the air, capturing a bull

The Queenslander, ‘Cutting Out’ A Fat Beast, from Notes on Queensland, April 1894. Colour digital version by Warren Fahey.

What's On in April 2026 at the National Library
24 Mar 2026

A major exhibition, curator-led tours, online learning sessions, school holiday activities and author talks all feature in a packed month of events this April.

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A woman stands in a classroom gesturing at piles of readers laid out on the tables in the classroom.

Vivien Johnson, Charlotte Phillipus in the Papunya School’s Luritja Piipa in May 2010, courtesy of the photographer.

New book, Wangka Wakaṉutja: The Story of the Papunya Literature Production Centre
16 Mar 2026

Explore the remarkable achievements of the Papunya community to record and teach their language and culture.

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Side by side images of Patricia Clarke, on the left she is seated facing a microphone. On the right she is using a typewriter.

(L) Dr Clarke being interviewed at her home in 2022 for the Bold Types podcast; (R) Dr Clarke working for the News and Information Bureau c.1955

Vale Dr Patricia Clarke
11 Mar 2026

The National Library of Australia notes the recent passing of Dr Patricia Clarke – writer, historian, editor and trailblazing journalist.

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