The film and theatre legend Jim Sharman – the renowned director of more than 70 productions including The Rocky Horror Picture Show – reflects on his incredible career, his legacy and the future of the arts.

Join 2025 National Library of Australia Fellow, Dr Sanjiao Tang, to discuss his recent Fellowship research focused on the history of the Chinese Communist Party and its new regime.

Why does cycling remain one of the world’s most popular and enjoyable methods of travel, and how does it continue to evolve?

The Friends of the Library delve into the craft of historical fiction writing with authors Alison Goodman and Sue Williams.

2025 National Library of Australia Fellow, Dr Alexis Bergantz shares his Fellowship research on the history of the South Pacific Commission.

Examining the arrival and early practice of photography in the Australian colonies.

Join us for a live webinar where we'll discuss items in the 1975: Living in the Seventies exhibition with the Library's Exhibitions team.

Through musical performance and conversation, we explore the Library's collection of works by acclaimed composer Luke Styles.

Renowned historian Mark McKenna sits down with Frank Bongiorno to discuss Mark's new book and how it came together.

The Friends of the Library present their annual collection viewing event.