Dr Georgia Pike-Rowney presented a participatory musical lecture on her 2020 National Library Fellowship research about community singing in interwar Australia.

Jelena Dokic was in conversation with Kathryn Favelle, Director of Reader Services at the National Library of Australia.

ArtsNational Canberra and Tessa Boase present a lecture uncovering the intriguing story of women’s love affair with feathers and the brave eco‑feminists who fought to protect the birds.

Dr Kate Flaherty, senior Lecturer in English and Drama at ANU, and actors from Bell Shakespeare uncovered one of the most amusing and successful literary hoaxes of all time.

Canberra Cyber Hub and 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg presented a special In Conversation event about the modern space industry, and Australia's growing role within it.

Dr David McDonald presented a lecture on his 2024 National Library Fellowship research into better understanding the lives and experiences of Forgotten Australians and Child Migrants in institutional care.

An exhibition preview event for Hopes & Fears: Australian Migration Stories.

Friends of the Library enjoyed a lecture on the exhibition highlights with curator Dr Guy Hansen, and explored the gallery while getting to know other Friends members.

We invited you to experience our 2026 Enlighten projection, The Page Turner by local artists Eleanor and Giovanni.

Artists Eleanor and Giovanni in conversation with Enlighten Creative Director Adam Deuisen, as they discussed their artistic practice and inspirations.