A lively evening of discussion and debate exploring the power of sport to bring us together or push us apart.

Dr Alice Garner presented a lecture on her 2023 National Library Fellowship research on the life of Mavis Robertson.

**Due to unforeseen circumstances this event was cancelled.**

A conversation about the experiences of women in Australian sport with cricket rising star Holly Ferling, former Matildas player Michelle Heyman, paralympic gold medallist Vanessa Low and facilitated by sports journalist Anthea Moodie.

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

Dr Gwyn McClelland presented a lecture on his 2022 National Library Fellowship research that considers one of the four cultural World Heritage sites of ‘Hidden Christianity’ of the Gotō Archipelago region, drawing on an oral history, and the Library's Japanese historical records.

Dr Burcu Cevik-Compiegne presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into uncovering different forms of life writing produced in Australia following the Labour Migration Scheme between Turkey and Australia in 1967.

The Library celebrated the launch of Vintage Crochet from NLA Publishing with a week long program of creative connections. 

It's hip to be granny square! This hands-on crochet crafting session explored vintage designs and techniques.

It's hip to be granny square! This was a hands-on crochet crafting session exploring vintage designs and techniques. Whether you're a crochet beginner or an expert, there's something for everyone to learn and enjoy in this interactive activity.