The Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand (BSANZ) conference keynote talk from Michael Visontay about Gabriel Wells, a New York bookseller who committed a crime against history.

The Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand (BSANZ) conference keynote talk with retired Australian and New Zealand rare books curators reflecting on their careers. 

Explore our events held in 2022, captured by the Australian Web Archive.

Explore our events held in 2021, captured by the Australian Web Archive.

The Friends of the National Library invited Dianna Nixon of Music Theatre Projects Ltd to share her 9 year journey uncovering the life and work of the playwright, Millicent Armstrong.

Tim Ross discussed the telling images he uncovered from public libraries that reveal a multi-decade story of Australian homes and home ownership.

Dr Caren Florance presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into artists' books (books made by artists as art).

The Friends of the National Library invited biographer Matthew Lamb to discuss young Frank Moorhouse's life.

Sonia Di Mezza, CEO of the Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARSS) in Canberra, discussed how Australia was and is strengthened by migrants, and how important cultural diversity and inclusion is to modern day Australia.

Yule pick up a bargain this year at our Late night Christmas shopping at the National Library Bookshop!