A workshop inspired by the Library's Viewfinder exhibition and the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival theme of Sharing Stories.

500 years have now passed since Ferdinand Magellan’s famous voyage, the most audacious in maritime history. In his new book East by West, Allen Mawer closely examines the historical sources, charts and eyewitness records, considering afresh what we know of Magellan and the details of his voyage.

Our Research Librarians delved into our collections and uncover the histories of Australian women in leadership.

2023 Canberra Day Oration by Ken Heffernan: Canberra's heritage in transition: A place for engagement and thought.

Celebrate WorldPride and Enlighten Festival's Pride Weekend with story time at the National Library!

A conversation of First Nations photographers with Uncle Mervyn Bishop, Prof. Wayne Quilliam, Aunty Barbara McGrady, Tiffany Garvie, Michael Jalaru Torres, and Tamati Smith.

The Friends of the National Library of Australia were pleased to host an online discussion with critically acclaimed writer and multiple award winner, Dervla McTiernan.

Australian Women’s Archives Program

Yule pick up a bargain this year at our Bookshop Christmas shopping evening!

Poetry Lounge was back by popular demand! In celebration of UNESCO World Poetry Day and Women's History Month, we held an informal, online poetry evening honouring our wonderful Australian women poets.