Dr Tets Kimura presented a lecture on his 2023 National Library Fellowship research into how grief was experienced during the Asia-Pacific War in two different nations, Australia and Japan, and how it is identifiable in art and fashion.

Dr Jo Langdon presented a lecture on research into the lives and records of Australian women pilots.

Dr Liz Allen delivered her presentation 'From accommodating to accommodated: How can Australia best support people from disadvantaged backgrounds?'

End the financial year with a smile by picking up some Australian literature and unique gifts at reduced prices.

Inga Simpson discussed her latest book Willowman with Holly Ferling.

School holidays creative writing workshop with author Sarah Luke.

The Friends of the National Library presented two of Australia’s preeminent crime writers in conversation with crime fiction reviewer Anna Steele.

We celebrated the launch of a new board game from Joey Games.

American cartographic expert Emeritus Professor Dennis Reinhartz discussed the exploration and charting of the Americas and the Pacific undertaken by the Spanish from the 15th to the 18th centuries with map collector, curator and author Emeritus Professor Robert Clancy.

A celebration of Margaret Tucker's life and work