Join us on the last Sunday of each month for a paw-sitive reading experience with the Story Dogs program.

Straight from the Strait is a Torres Strait Island musical about the breaking of a world record. 

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Explore the excitement and wonder of the First Fleet as they encountered Australia’s unique flora and fauna for the first time. 

Dr Caren Florance presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into artists' books (books made by artists as art).

David Hartley and Kirsty Murray. Illustrated by Dub Leffler

This strategic vision outlines how the National Library of Australia will make it possible for all Australians to connect with their rich national heritage.

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

About 280 paintings and drawings by William Strutt dating from 1837-1900, produced in France, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and England, as well as 2 typescripts of stories by Strutt.

Learn about one of our largest manuscripts collections.

108 oral history interviews recorded by Sturgess between 1976 and 1986 while writing his two books and working on various ABC productions.