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What's On in March 2026 at the National Library

19 Feb 2026

Our March event program brings science, history, biography and art to the Library, along with a healthy sprinkle of Shakespeare.

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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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Dr Tets Kimura smiling and sitting at a table in the Special Collections Reading Room with material relating to Japanese fashion spread out in front of him

2023 National Library of Australia Fellow, Dr Tets Kimura

Fellowships 2026: Explore, question, discover and share

17 Mar 2025

Applications for 2026 National Library of Australia Fellowships and Creative Arts Fellowships open on 17 March 2025.

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Man, Professor Robin Gerster, smiling and sitting at a table in the Special Collections Reading Room with manuscipt material in front of him

2024 National Library of Australia Fellow Professor Robin Gerster

Working with HS Williams

23 Oct 2025

Learn about National Library Fellow Professor Robin Gerster's research into the life of historian Harold S. Williams and Williams' historical research in Japan.

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A stack of books showing the spines of selected titles shortlisted for the 2025 Prime Minister's Literary Awards

A selection of titles shortlisted for the 2025 Prime Minister's Literary Awards

What’s On in September 2025 at the National Library

26 Aug 2025

September is a month for reflection and learning at the Library.

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What’s On in October 2024 at the National Library

24 Sep 2024

Broaden your horizons with this month’s events. Learn about astrophysics (and Dungeons & Dragons!) with Karlie Noon, discover artists’ books in our collection, get great advice from Kasey Chambers and immerse your kids in nature journalling at our school holiday workshops.

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Cover detail from the front cover of the book 'Dog Beach' showing dogs playing on a beach

What’s on in November 2024 at the National Library

22 Oct 2024

Rare instruments, a creative love story and celebrating dogs – there really is something for everyone at the Library this month!

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Two images on a teal background. On the left a black and white photo of a lady sitting on a picnic rug with her German Shepherd. On the right is an image of the book cover for Australia's Dogs.

Images, left to right: Swimmer Bonnie Mealing with a German Shepherd Dog, 1930s, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-162211775; the front cover of the Australia's Dogs book.

What’s on in May 2023 at the National Library

26 Apr 2023

Expand your mind at the National Library this May!

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The National Library of Australia building at dusk, lit up with colourful projections.

The Library building lit up during Enlighten Festival 2023

What’s on in March 2024 at the National Library

22 Feb 2024

Be illuminated at the National Library this March.

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What’s on in July 2024 at the National Library

24 Jun 2024

Escape the chilly weather this July at the National Library.

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Lots of children's books on bookshelves and displayed on a table.

A display of children's books

What’s on in July 2023 at the National Library

29 Jun 2023

Go for gold at the National Library this July!

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A black and white photograph of a family dressed in late 1800s style fashion. The are standing in a clearing in a forest and are standing in front of a tent.

William Henry Corkhill, Jim Stephens, Steven Marsden, Charlie Marsden, his wife Rebecca and their children Millie and Stephen outside their tent, Mt Dromedary, ca.1899, nla.gov.au/nla.obj-140334789

What’s on in August 2024 at the National Library

29 Jul 2024

There's lots to see and do this August at the National Library.

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