The National Library incorporates major works of art that have become closely associated with the building.

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Discover the origins of Australia Day and guide students to consider what it means  to different people using promotional material from our collection.

Dr Nicholas Ferns presented a lecture on his 2024 National Library Fellowship research into the history of the relationship between Australia and the World Bank, with a particular focus on the connections between international finance and national development.

Michael Winkler discussed his latest book Grimmish with local Canberra author Beejay Silcox.

Dr Adam Sundberg talks about his experience studying the environmental effects of marine bioinvasions through the study of ballast water.

Inga Simpson discussed her latest book Willowman with Holly Ferling.

Fiona Crawford discussed her latest book The Matilda Effect with former Matilda's soccer star Grace Gill.

Journalist Tom McIlroy discussed his book 'Blue Poles'.

Christabel Blackman and Jeremy Thomas discussed Christabel's book, Charles & Barbara Blackman: A Decade of Art and Love.

A celebration of Margaret Tucker's life and work