John Shortis presented his 2024 National Folk Fellowship research into Australian protest songs.

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.

The Library and Story Dogs presented a family day to celebrate the launch of the National Library’s latest picture book, Dog Beach.

The Canberra Writers Festival was back for another year with a weekend of all things books and writing.

A fascinating panel discussion that explored the issues faced by Australian women with Indian heritage.

Professor Robin Gerster presented a lecture on his research into the life of historian Harold S. Williams and Williams' historical research in Japan.

The Friends of the National Library of Australia will present their annual collection viewing event formerly known as White Gloves.

Editor Esther Anatolitis was in the National Library Bookshop for a conversation and readings with contributors from Australia’s leading journal of writing and ideas to launch Meanjin’s Spring 2024 edition.

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

The Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand (BSANZ) held their annual two-day conference at the National Library in 2024.