Where are the women in the story of Australia? Our partnership with She Shapes History brings an exciting event series exploring the often-under-recognised women’s stories in Australia’s history. 

This award-winning documentary tells the story of two tenacious Nairobi women who decide to transform what used to be a whites-only library into a vibrant cultural hub. 

Which novels have had a universal impact on our world? Author and leading literary authority Susannah Fullerton delivered this engaging lecture presented by the Friends of the Library.

Letters are for life. World-famous Ms Constance Spry's Letter Writing Service ran a creative workshop in celebration of the humble art of correspondence.

Letters are for life. World-famous Ms Constance Spry's Letter Writing Service ran a creative workshop in celebration of the humble art of correspondence.

This was an opportunity to learn more about the Community Heritage Grants program and ask specific questions about your proposal.

We learnt about the Future Library (2014-2114) project—a hundred-year literary artwork and one of the most internationally acclaimed long-term cultural projects of our time. Curator and producer Anne Beate Hovind appeared in conversation with Kathryn Favelle.

We learnt from experts who have brought the Wangka Wakanutja exhibition to life.

This was an opportunity to learn all about the Library's treasures through a special tour held as part of the Canberra & Region Heritage Festival.

This event was an opportunity to learn all about the Library's treasures through a special tour held as part of the Canberra & Region Heritage Festival.