In this workshop, Writing the Book Only You Can Write, participants will be introduced to a unique and accessible approach to writing their personal story. 

The National Library is proud to participate in Reconciliation Day. Join us for an introduction to the First Nations family history resources we offer.

The National Library is proud to participate in Reconciliation Day. Join one of our expert curators for a free guided tour of our major exhibition Wangka Wakanutja.

A little-known chapter of Australia’s past is that the convict settlement at Port Jackson became the first British port in the Pacific. Following his 2025 lecture at the Library, maritime historian Chris Maxworthy returns to expand on his research.

Where are the women in the story of Australia? Our new partnership with She Shapes History brings an exciting event series exploring the often-under-recognised women’s stories in Australia’s history. 

This award-winning documentary tells the story of two tenacious Nairobi women who decide to transform what used to be a whites-only library into a vibrant cultural hub. 

Which novels have had a universal impact on our world? Author and leading literary authority Susannah Fullerton delivers this engaging lecture presented by the Friends of the Library.

Letters are for life. World-famous Ms Constance Spry's Letter Writing Service ran a creative workshop in celebration of the humble art of correspondence.

Letters are for life. World-famous Ms Constance Spry's Letter Writing Service ran a creative workshop in celebration of the humble art of correspondence.

This was an opportunity to learn more about the Community Heritage Grants program and ask specific questions about your proposal.